Kenneth Walker III vs Omarion Hampton
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Kenneth Walker III this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (13.5 vs 11.6).
Kenneth Walker III faces LAC, the 23rd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Omarion Hampton faces KC, the 28th-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 Kenneth Walker III, and it isn't close: 18.0 points of value over replacement separate them (100.8 vs 82.8).
The draft market agrees: Kenneth Walker III goes first at ADP 21.1 vs 22.2 for Omarion Hampton.
| Kenneth Walker IIIKAN | Omarion HamptonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | LAC | KC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 13.5 | 11.6 | III +1.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #23 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 237.3 | 219.4 | III +18.0 pts |
| Points per game | 14.0 | 12.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 100.8 | 82.8 | III +18.0 |
| Overall rank | #14 | #19 | III by 5 |
| Position rank | RB9 | RB12 | |
| Market ADP | 21.1 | 22.2 | Hampton +1.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 5 | 7 |
Should I start Kenneth Walker III or Omarion Hampton in Week 6?
Start Kenneth Walker III this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (13.5 vs 11.6).
Should I draft Kenneth Walker III or Omarion Hampton in 2026 fantasy football?
Kenneth Walker III. He projects 237.3 fantasy points with 100.8 value over replacement, vs 219.4 points and 82.8 for Omarion Hampton (RB, PPR).