Who Should I Start? Ashton Jeanty or Omarion Hampton

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
16.4	64.9	0.5	3.5	24.4	0.2

Ashton Jeanty News

Ashton Jeanty in Better Shape Ahead of Year 2

Thursday, July 30, 5:49 AM

In speaking with Bryant McFadden of NFL on CBS, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty shared that he's cut candy and sugar from his diet while working to build up his cardio ahead of his second season. The 2025 first-round pick told McFadden, "I didn't feel like I was in good enough shape last year." As a rookie, Jeanty handled an impressive 86.6% of the Raiders' running back rush share, having to fight for every inch behind a porous offensive line that allowed first contact after only 1.6 yards on average. Again expected to handle the bulk of the team's running back workload, now with an upgraded and healthier offensive line in front of him, an improved diet and better cardio could pay immense dividends, and Jeanty is potentially undervalued as RotoBaller's RB7.

Omarion Hampton - Los Angeles (RB)

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Week 1 Projections

Fant. Pts.	Rush. Yds.	Rush TD	Rec.	Rec. Yds.	Rec TD
15.1	61.0	0.5	3.0	21.3	0.1

Omarion Hampton News

Omarion Hampton Is a Breakout Bet, Not a Bargain

Friday, July 24, 11:32 AM

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton turned nine rookie games into 737 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns, enough to keep the breakout buzz alive after two ankle injuries disrupted his season. He averaged 4.4 yards per carry and caught 32 passes, so the appeal is not tied only to early-down volume. The runway also looks cleaner in Year 2. Keaton Mitchell and Kimani Vidal are the main backs behind him, while Mike McDaniel is moving the offense toward an outside-zone scheme. The fit is exciting. The price has already caught up. RotoBaller ranks Hampton 21st overall in dynasty and 19th in PPR redraft, where he is the RB11. Managers are paying for a healthy season and a larger workload, not finding a hidden sleeper. The ankle history keeps him from being risk-free, but Round 2 remains a fair place to bet on the breakout.

Ashton Jeanty vs. Omarion Hampton

Still trying to decide between Jeanty and Hampton? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Ashton Jeanty is projected to score 16.4 points this week while Omarion Hampton is projected to score 15.1 points.