Who Should I Start? Josh Jacobs or Omarion Hampton

Monday, December 15, 12:24 AM

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been a touchdown machine this season, and that continued in Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos. He handled 12 carries for 73 yards and a touchdown to go with two receptions (three targets) for 19 yards and his first receiving touchdown of the season. Jacobs entered the game as a game-time decision with a knee injury, but he showed no signs of being affected by it. He recorded just the second receiving touchdown of his career, and it came on an impressive contested catch in the corner of the end zone. The 27-year-old running back notched his fourth game with multiple touchdowns and seventh since joining the Packers last season. Jacobs remains one of the most steady workhorses in fantasy football and projects as a strong RB1 next week against the division-rival Chicago Bears.

Saturday, December 13, 12:03 AM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton returned from IR last week after missing seven games with a fractured ankle. He carried the ball 13 times for 56 yards (4.3 YPC) and scored a receiving touchdown in the team's overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The carries were split almost evenly with Kimani Vidal, and it's uncertain if this division will continue or if the Chargers are still gradually reintegrating Hampton into his starting role. OC Greg Roman recently said he prefers a hot-hand approach, but right now is "seeing two guys with the hot hand," which is "a good problem to have." Hampton faces the Kansas City Chiefs, who are among the top teams in rushing yards allowed. Chiefs DC Steve Spagnuolo will aim to shut down the run and force the injured Justin Herbert to pass. Considering Herbert's recent limitations and the team's reliance on the ground game, Hampton will be a crucial part of the offense. RotoBaller ranks him as RB27 this week. Hampton is a strong, albeit volume-limited, high-end RB3 with touchdown potential in a run-heavy game plan.