Jonathan Taylor vs Omarion Hampton

“Jonathan Taylor was absolutely dominant for the first half of last season. According to teams synced with our FantasyPros tools, the Colts back led all players in playoff advance rate at 66.8%. Simply drafting Taylor gave you a two-in-three chance of making the playoffs.”

“Jonathan Taylor led the NFL in snap share last season (89%) and ranked second in opportunity share (84%). Without an injury, he isn't coming off the field.”

“Taylor is heading into a contract year, likely his last massive one, after turning 27 this offseason. He'll be motivated, have his quarterback returning, who might need to lean on the run game more, and once again has virtually no competition for touches.”

“Jonathan Taylor was absolutely dominant for the first half of last season, leading all players in playoff advance rate at 66.8%. However, from Week 12 onwards, he was the RB21, with an explosive run rate of 0.7% (41st).”

“Taylor is heading into a contract year, likely his last massive one, after turning 27 this offseason. He'll be motivated, have his quarterback returning, who might need to lean on the run game more, and once again has virtually no competition for touches. There's a very real world where Taylor is a top-two back this season.”

“Jonathan Taylor was absolutely dominant for the first half of last season. Had Daniel Jones not gotten injured, Taylor most likely could have stayed effective throughout the whole season.”

“Of course, much of this inefficiency was due to quarterback turmoil as Daniel Jones got beaten up and eventually tore his Achilles. If you're that vulnerable to poor quarterback play, you do not deserve to be drafted with the third overall pick.”

“Taylor was the fantasy RB4 in points per game, but from Week 12 onwards, he was the RB21, with an explosive run rate of 0.7% (41st) and ranking 36th in yards after contact, with just three rushing touchdowns.”

“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.”

“They noted how dramatically his fantasy production shifted depending on the health and effectiveness of the Colts' offense, and questions about Daniel Jones' health, the passing game, and Taylor's long-term durability all contributed to skepticism about drafting him as a top-three running back.”

“While Jonathan Taylor still sits near the top of fantasy RB rankings, the conversation highlighted growing concerns surrounding his current draft cost. The hosts pointed to Taylor's heavy workload and dependence on quarterback play as reasons for caution.”

“Jonathan Taylor rushing yards Under 1225.5 CZR -115 (1 unit)”

“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.”