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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Omarion Hampton vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Omarion Hampton (13.3 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Zach Ertz (7.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBLos Angeles Chargers#15PPG LEADER

Omarion Hampton

PPG

13.3

Games

Rush Yds

545

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

192

Bye

Week 7

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Omarion Hampton

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

13.3 PPG7.8 PPG

9 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Omarion Hampton vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Omarion Hampton (RB, Los Angeles Chargers) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 PPG in 2025 over 9 games, while Zach Ertz posted 7.8 PPG across 13 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Omarion Hampton is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Zach Ertz is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Omarion Hampton outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 94 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zach Ertz played 13 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. That durability gap means Zach Ertz contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Omarion Hampton scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Zach Ertz caught 50 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Omarion Hampton is 12 years younger than Zach Ertz (23 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Omarion Hampton vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Omarion Hampton	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.3	7.8
Games Played	9	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	120	101
Rushing Yards	545	0
Rush Yds/Game	60.6	0.0
Rushing TDs	4	0
Receptions	32	50
Receiving Yards	192	504
Targets	35	72
Total TDs	5	4
Age	23	35
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Omarion Hampton at 13.3 PPG, 5.5 points per game above Zach Ertz's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Omarion Hampton or Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Omarion Hampton and Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 5.5 points per game.

Do Omarion Hampton and Zach Ertz share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Omarion Hampton and Zach Ertz share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.