Omarion Hampton vs Jeremiyah Love
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jeremiyah Love by 0.4 projected points (12.6 vs 12.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jeremiyah Love faces DET, the 23rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Omarion Hampton faces DEN, the 27th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Omarion Hampton ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 5, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Omarion Hampton by 0.1 points of value over replacement (82.8 vs 82.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Omarion Hampton goes first at ADP 22.2 vs 28.3 for Jeremiyah Love.
| Omarion HamptonLAC | Jeremiyah LoveARI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DEN | DET | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 12.1 | 12.6 | Love +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #27 | #23 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 219.4 | 219.3 | Hampton +0.1 pts |
| Points per game | 12.9 | 12.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 82.8 | 82.7 | Hampton +0.1 |
| Overall rank | #19 | #20 | Hampton by 1 |
| Position rank | RB12 | RB13 | |
| Market ADP | 22.2 | 28.3 | Love +6.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 14 |
Should I start Omarion Hampton or Jeremiyah Love in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jeremiyah Love by 0.4 projected points (12.6 vs 12.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Omarion Hampton or Jeremiyah Love in 2026 fantasy football?
Omarion Hampton. He projects 219.4 fantasy points with 82.8 value over replacement, vs 219.3 points and 82.7 for Jeremiyah Love (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.