De'Von Achane vs Omarion Hampton
Who should you start in Week 4? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 4
This week is a coin flip. The model leans De'Von Achane by 0.1 projected points (11.6 vs 11.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
De'Von Achane faces MIN, the 31st-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Omarion Hampton faces SEA, the 29th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes De'Von Achane: a clear but modest edge of 8.9 points of value over replacement (89.4 vs 80.5).
The draft market agrees: De'Von Achane goes first at ADP 9.7 vs 22.2 for Omarion Hampton.
Health note: De'Von Achane carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| De'Von AchaneMIA | Omarion HamptonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 opponent | MIN | SEA | |
| Projected Week 4 points | 11.6 | 11.5 | Achane +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #31 | #29 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 226.0 | 217.1 | Achane +8.9 pts |
| Points per game | 13.3 | 12.8 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 89.4 | 80.5 | Achane +8.9 |
| Overall rank | #17 | #20 | Achane by 3 |
| Position rank | RB11 | RB13 | |
| Market ADP | 9.7 | 22.2 | Hampton +12.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 1 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start De'Von Achane or Omarion Hampton in Week 4?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans De'Von Achane by 0.1 projected points (11.6 vs 11.5), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft De'Von Achane or Omarion Hampton in 2026 fantasy football?
De'Von Achane. He projects 226.0 fantasy points with 89.4 value over replacement, vs 217.1 points and 80.5 for Omarion Hampton (RB, PPR).