Omarion Hampton vs Ty Johnson: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Omarion Hampton put up 13.3 fantasy points per game for the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025, while Ty Johnson managed 5.2 across 17 games with the Buffalo Bills. A 8.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 8.1-PPG gap gives Omarion Hampton the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Omarion Hampton ran for 545 yards and 4 touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Omarion Hampton sits Week 5 while Ty Johnson is off Week 12. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
