Aaron Jones vs Omarion Hampton
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Aaron Jones this week: Omarion Hampton is on bye in Week 7.
Aaron Jones gets IND, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 12.6 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Aaron Jones: a clear but modest edge of 13.4 points of value over replacement (52.2 vs 38.9).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Omarion Hampton first (ADP 22.2 vs 101.6). If the model is right, Aaron Jones is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Aaron JonesMIN | Omarion HamptonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | IND | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 12.6 | 0.0 | Jones +12.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #15 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 211.2 | 197.8 | Jones +13.4 pts |
| Points per game | 12.4 | 11.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 52.2 | 38.9 | Jones +13.4 |
| Overall rank | #26 | #35 | Jones by 9 |
| Position rank | RB17 | RB20 | |
| Market ADP | 101.6 | 22.2 | Jones +79.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 7 |
Should I start Aaron Jones or Omarion Hampton in Week 7?
Start Aaron Jones this week: Omarion Hampton is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Aaron Jones or Omarion Hampton in 2026 fantasy football?
Aaron Jones. He projects 211.2 fantasy points with 52.2 value over replacement, vs 197.8 points and 38.9 for Omarion Hampton (RB, PPR).