Bijan Robinson vs Omarion Hampton

“Robinson is viewed as a clear extension priority for the Falcons, who are poised to take the interesting step of firing a GM but extending his first three first-round picks.”

“Allgeier is familiar with backing up an elite running back prospect, as he shared time with Bijan Robinson in Atlanta for three seasons.”

“Robinson has been a fantasy star since entering the NFL, posting a top-12 non-PPR finish every year of his career. Furthermore, the former Texas star finished as the RB4 in 2024 and the RB3 last season despite totaling only seven rushing touchdowns. Yet, the superstar had 366 touches for 2,298 scrimmage yards despite splitting work with Tyler Allgeier.”

“Many executives around the league believe Atlanta's former coaching staff under Raheem Morris "tamped down the production" of Robinson. Executives think the running back will get an extension before Week 1, with one anonymous executive stating: "If you tagged Pitts and you extended London, that tells me Bijan is next. He's the best football player on that roster."”

“Bijan Robinson is the top taken player according to Yahoo's mock auction data. He is projected to have a value of $62, meaning Yahoo thinks $62 is a spot-on price for what his stats are projected to be. But Bijan is going for an average auction value of $71.4. That's over 15% higher than his projection!”

“He also appeared on 18.5% of champion teams, according to FantasyPros' league sync tool. That was the highest percentage of any player.”

“Where Robinson can take the leap is simple — touchdowns. Robinson scored only seven rushing touchdowns, which resulted in the lowest touchdown rate (2.4%) among the top seven running backs in fantasy.”

“Last year's PPR RB2 in fantasy points per game, and now free from Tyler Allgeier, Bijan Robinson feels primed to take a big step forward in 2026. Robinson led the league in missed tackles forced (75), with 27 more than any other player, while also ranking in the top five in rushing yards, explosive run rate and yards per carry, while topping the league in yards after contact per attempt (3.06).”

“Gainwell ranked fourth among all backs in receptions in 2025, trailing only the dual-threat elites of Christian McCaffrey, Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs.”

“Bijan Robinson got the nod at 1.01 here. Worm pointed directly to Atlanta's new play caller and Robinson's elite talent profile as the deciding factors. Even in a three-receiver league where someone like Ja'Marr Chase could easily justify the top spot, Robinson's combination of workload and explosiveness ultimately won out.”

“Atlanta's coaching changes could finally unlock the every-down role fantasy managers have been waiting for. Robinson has already produced elite numbers despite sharing goal-line work in previous seasons. If that usage shifts fully in his favor, he could challenge for the overall RB1 finish in fantasy football.”

“If you have him and Bijan Robinson on opposite sides, those are two guys that can house it from anywhere on the field.”

“Omarion Hampton was the RB13 on a points-per-game basis.”

“If you had a tier of running backs with Jonathan Taylor and Omarion Hampton, but you can get Hampton cheaper, you'll then need to determine whether the difference moves you more toward targeting someone like Hampton or if the cost justifies taking Taylor.”

“The addition of Mike McDaniel as offensive coordinator was viewed as another major boost, particularly because of McDaniel's history of heavily involving running backs in the passing game. Hampton's target upside and expanded workload projection led the analysts to view him as a player worth drafting aggressively near the end of Round 1.”

“The hosts praised Hampton's rookie-year flashes despite difficult circumstances that included offensive line injuries and inconsistent quarterback health. They highlighted his three-down skill set, pass-catching ability, and efficiency metrics as signs of a major second-year breakout.”

“Fitzmaurice highlighted Hampton's upside in a run-heavy offense built around strong offensive line play. The belief is that Hampton could emerge as a true centerpiece back if the Chargers fully commit to him in Year 2.”

“The second year running back will likely dominate the workload again, this time behind a healthy offensive line and with a coordinator who churns out RB1 seasons on an annual basis.”

“Hampton created the 11th-most yards per touch and finished 11th in yards after contact per attempt while handling a bell-cow role with 17.3 touches per game. His PFF rushing grade of 84.8 was the eighth-best mark in the league, and he now teams up with Mike McDaniel, who has a history of elite running back production.”

“The Chargers faced an astonishing number of injuries last season, including an Omarion Hampton ankle injury that kept him sidelined for eight weeks. When he was healthy, Hampton faced an uphill battle running behind a depleted offensive line. Still, he finished the season as the RB12 in points per game with 15.1.”

“He played four games with a 79% plus snap share, averaging 17.5 PPG. The former UNC product received bell-cow level usage, averaging 17.3 touches per game (tied for top-12 at the position). Also played four games with five or more catches (7.th in receptions per game at 3.6).”

“Omarion Hampton finished his rookie season as RB16 in PPG in 9 games played, but he suffered from a tough situation. The rookie RB dealt with his own injuries as well. But Hampton flashed enough upside to be worth buying into as a fantasy RB1 behind a healthy OL in 2026.”