Omarion Hampton vs RJ Harvey: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Omarion Hampton and RJ Harvey is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Chargers running back put up 13.3 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; RJ Harvey of the Denver Broncos averaged 10.8 in 17. A 2.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.5 points favors Omarion Hampton, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
RJ Harvey is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 47 targets into 356 yards, while Omarion Hampton profiles as a more traditional rusher with 545 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats RJ Harvey carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
One scheduling note: Omarion Hampton is off Week 5 and RJ Harvey Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
