Omarion Hampton vs Chase Brown
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Omarion Hampton by 3.7 points of value over replacement (96.7 vs 93.0), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Chase Brown first (ADP 13.3 vs 23.4). If the model is right, Omarion Hampton is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
| Omarion HamptonLAC | Chase BrownCIN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 226.4 | 222.7 | Hampton +3.7 pts |
| Points per game | 13.3 | 13.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 96.7 | 93.0 | Hampton +3.7 |
| Overall rank | #15 | #16 | Hampton by 1 |
| Position rank | RB10 | RB11 | |
| Market ADP | 23.4 | 13.3 | Hampton +10.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
Should I draft Omarion Hampton or Chase Brown in 2026 fantasy football?
Omarion Hampton. He projects 226.4 fantasy points with 96.7 value over replacement, vs 222.7 points and 93.0 for Chase Brown (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.