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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Omarion Hampton vs Zonovan KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.3 PPG to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Omarion Hampton is the better fantasy play this season.

Omarion Hampton is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 13.3 PPG and 737 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Zonovan Knight (6.8 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Omarion Hampton as the starter and Zonovan Knight as depth.

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

RBArizona Cardinals#99

Zonovan Knight

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Omarion Hampton

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

13.3 PPG6.8 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Omarion Hampton: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #15 at the position). Zonovan Knight: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Omarion Hampton is producing at 60% of elite pace and Zonovan Knight at 31%. That ranking gap means Omarion Hampton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Omarion Hampton vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

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 Zonovan Knight managed 6.8 across 12 games with the Arizona Cardinals. A 6.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

A 6.5-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; Zonovan Knight posted 269 and 4. 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 7 while Zonovan Knight is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Omarion Hampton at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Zonovan Knight is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Omarion Hampton (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Omarion Hampton outscored Zonovan Knight by a projected 111 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zonovan Knight played 12 games in 2025 compared to Omarion Hampton's 9. That durability gap means Zonovan Knight 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.
•Omarion Hampton caught 32 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Omarion Hampton vs Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Omarion Hampton	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.3	6.8
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	120	82
Rushing Yards	545	269
Rush Yds/Game	60.6	22.4
Rushing TDs	4	4
Receptions	32	22
Receiving Yards	192	160
Targets	35	31
Total TDs	5	5
Age	23	25
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

Summary

Omarion Hampton outscored Zonovan Knight by 6.5 PPG in 2025 (13.3 to 6.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Omarion Hampton or Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Omarion Hampton has the edge at 13.3 PPG compared to Zonovan Knight's 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight average in 2025?▾

Omarion Hampton averaged 13.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

When are Omarion Hampton and Zonovan Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Omarion Hampton (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Zonovan Knight (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Omarion Hampton or Zonovan Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Omarion Hampton outscored Zonovan Knight by 6.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.