Who Should I Start? Najee Harris or Cam Skattebo

Monday, April 28, 11:53 PM

While nothing is set in stone right now, Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh said that the team plans to deploy a booming 1-2 punch with rookie running back Omarion Hampton and Najee Harris in 2025. True to the Harbaugh mentality, the Bolts plan to line up and run the ball with Hampton and Harris, who are both big and powerful backs. Harbaugh raved about Hampton's ability to break tackles -- According to Pro Football Focus, 2,505 of his career rushing yards at North Carolina came after contact. At No. 22 overall in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft last Thursday, Hampton was a "unanimous" decision for the Chargers. Hampton averaged 5.9 yards per carry in each of his last two seasons with the Tar Heels and was a true workhorse. While his fantasy upside will be limited while sharing the backfield with Harris in 2025, Hampton's long-term fantasy upside in Harbaugh's system has to excite those in dynasty formats.

Wednesday, May 7, 11:15 PM

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports that the New York Giants are expected to use rookie fourth-round running back Cam Skattebo as a pass-catcher and a runner. They like the Arizona State's ability to track the ball out of the backfield. The 23-year-old came alive for the Sun Devils in 2024 with 1,711 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns on 293 carries while adding 45 receptions for 605 yards and another three scores through the air. The 23-year-old might be a weakness in pass protection, which could cost him as he looks to get involved alongside Tyrone Tracy and Devin Singletary, but his physicality and versatility in the backfield makes him an intriguing dynasty/keeper prospect heading into his rookie season. At the very least, Skattebo could be in consideration for a bench spot in deep PPR fantasy leagues in 2025. His addition certainly isn't great news for Tracy.