Omarion Hampton vs Kyren Williams
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Kyren Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (13.1 vs 12.1).
Kyren Williams faces BUF, the 9th-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
The model takes Omarion Hampton: a clear but modest edge of 6.2 points of value over replacement (82.8 vs 76.6).
The draft market agrees: Omarion Hampton goes first at ADP 22.2 vs 31.8 for Kyren Williams.
| Omarion HamptonLAC | Kyren WilliamsLAR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DEN | BUF | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 12.1 | 13.1 | Williams +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #27 | #9 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 219.4 | 213.2 | Hampton +6.2 pts |
| Points per game | 12.9 | 12.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 82.8 | 76.6 | Hampton +6.2 |
| Overall rank | #19 | #20 | Hampton by 1 |
| Position rank | RB12 | RB13 | |
| Market ADP | 22.2 | 31.8 | Williams +9.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 3 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Should I start Omarion Hampton or Kyren Williams in Week 5?
Start Kyren Williams this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.0 projected points (13.1 vs 12.1).
Should I draft Omarion Hampton or Kyren Williams in 2026 fantasy football?
Omarion Hampton. He projects 219.4 fantasy points with 82.8 value over replacement, vs 213.2 points and 76.6 for Kyren Williams (RB, PPR).