Start Hampton in Week 2 vs Raiders Despite Week 1 Fumble — SkimNews
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- Omarion Hampton struggled in Week 1 against the Cardinals, recording 12 carries for 43 yards and a touchdown while fumbling and receiving zero targets in the passing game.
- Hampton is still being started with confidence across all fantasy leagues in Week 2 against the Raiders, with the analyst projecting a rebound.
- Hampton's Week 2 upside hinges on expanded passing-game involvement, which could increase further if Chargers receiver Ladd McConkey (ribs) is unable to play.
- The Raiders defense limited Dolphins back De'Von Achane to 11 carries for 36 yards plus four catches for 30 yards on five targets in Week 1 — a stat the analyst used but ultimately dismissed as a reason for concern.
- The Chargers are projected to play significantly better in Week 2 than their Week 1 showing, with Hampton expected to lead the way offensively.
Why it matters: Fantasy managers across every league format face a Week 2 start-sit call on a rookie Chargers running back coming off a fumbling, zero-target outing. The bullish case rests on two attested factors: a Raiders defense that limited Achane to 36 rushing yards, and a Chargers passing game that could funnel more check-down work to Hampton if McConkey (ribs) sits.
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