The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Kansas City Chiefs in São Paulo, Brazil, in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Omarion Hampton.
Is Omarion Hampton Playing in Week 1?
Hampton is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Chargers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Omarion Hampton in Week 1?
It has been an interesting ride for Omarion Hampton’s supporters. After being drafted 22nd overall, there was cautious optimism. He impressed at North Carolina with over 1,700 yards of offense in consecutive seasons, but he was entering a system that seemed built for Najee Harris, a player the Chargers signed a month before the draft.
Then, on July 4, Harris suffered an eye injury, and Hampton’s value went up. That was followed by August 7, when Rashawn Slater’s season ended with a torn patellar tendon, and Hampton’s value dropped.
Los Angeles showed its hand by spending significant draft capital on him, and it would appear that Hampton is one of the five running backs most likely to clear 250 rushing attempts this season. His profile includes versatility, making him a rare rookie who comes with a “safe” label attached to his profile.
The Slater injury is a bummer and will require some reshuffling on the offensive line, but it happened with a month to prepare, which is important. There is talent on this line, and with time to adjust, it is possible that the Harris injury, while less severe, impacts Hampton’s 2025 outlook more than the loss of Slater.
Only time will tell how efficient the rookie can be, but there should be no hesitation in assuming a Tier 1 role from a high-pedigree player, an equation that should land him in lineups across the board.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Start-Sit Advice Cheat Sheet for every fantasy-relevant player in every game.
Omarion Hampton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Hampton is projected to score 13.9 points in PPR formats. This includes 67.9 rushing yards and 0.1 touchdowns. It also includes 1.5 receptions for 15.0 receiving yards and 0.1 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Chiefs vs. Chargers
The weather forecast for the Chiefs vs. Chargers matchup in São Paulo calls for cloudy conditions and a kickoff temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are forecasted to blow southeast at 9 MPH with an 8% chance of rain. These are good conditions for fantasy football and will have minimal impact on the game.
