The Los Angeles Chargers will host the Houston Texans in Week 17. 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 17?
Hampton is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to 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 Hampton in Week 17?
Omarion Hampton had maybe his best game as a pro on the ground (56.3% of his carries gained at least five yards, topping his previous top rate of 50% from Week 4) and looks the part of a true star in this league.
This is obviously a tough matchup, but we did just see a rookie dismantle them (31.8 PPR points for Ashton Jeanty on Sunday), and Kimani Vidal’s status is up in the air. I’ve got the rookie ranked as a top 20 RB this week (31% snap share when he returned in Week 14, 37.1% in Week 15, and 53.2% last week) and if this offense develops over the next eight months as we’d expect (10 red zone touches over his past three games), I’m optimistic that he hits RB1 status when I release my 2026 rankings.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Hampton’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 17
Hampton is projected to score 13.9 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Hampton to rush for 68 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 2 receptions for 15 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 17 Weather Impact: Texans at Chargers
The forecast for kickoff is 60 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.