Who Should I Start? TreVeyon Henderson or Omarion Hampton

Sunday, November 30, 7:34 AM

New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson cemented himself as the team's lead back while fending off Rhamondre Stevenson last Sunday, and in doing so, he also strengthened his position as a low-end RB1 in fantasy football. Henderson continues to find himself in the must-start range ahead of Monday Night Football against the New York Giants in Week 13. The rookie played 65% of the snaps last week, holding Stevenson to just seven touches for 10 yards. Meanwhile, Henderson had 18 carries for 66 rushing yards, plus three catches for an additional 15 receiving yards. The Ohio State product didn't find the end zone, but he did have five touchdowns over his previous two games. In four games since taking over as the Patriots' primary ball carrier, he is the third-highest-scoring running back in PPR leagues. He'll have a great chance to strengthen his fantasy value this week against the Giants, who have allowed the second-most fantasy points to opposing running backs in 2025. Henderson ranks as the overall RB9 in this week's RotoBaller fantasy football rankings.

Friday, December 5, 5:30 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie first-round running back Omarion Hampton (ankle) ditched his non-contact jersey on Friday and was upgraded to a full participant in practice, according to the team. Hampton returned to practice last week and put in four straight limited sessions (including Thursday) before being a full-go on Friday, which is a sign that he's on track to be activated from Injured Reserve in order to play on Monday night versus the Philadelphia Eagles. The 22-year-old former Tar Heel has not played since fracturing his ankle in Week 5. Hampton is feeling good and is trending toward a return in Week 14, but will he immediately have a workhorse role in the Bolts' backfield? The Chargers' coaching staff has hinted that he'll be in more of a timeshare with Kimani Vidal in his first game back, which would make him a more volatile RB3/flex in fantasy, especially against strong Eagles defense.