Saquon Barkley vs Omarion Hampton
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Saquon Barkley this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.9 projected points (14.5 vs 11.6).
Saquon Barkley faces CAR, the 4th-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 Saquon Barkley: a clear but modest edge of 10.3 points of value over replacement (93.1 vs 82.8).
The draft market agrees: Saquon Barkley goes first at ADP 18.3 vs 22.2 for Omarion Hampton.
Health note: Saquon Barkley carries an injury flag of Questionable (Hamstring), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Saquon BarkleyPHI | Omarion HamptonLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | CAR | KC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 14.5 | 11.6 | Barkley +2.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #4 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 229.7 | 219.4 | Barkley +10.3 pts |
| Points per game | 13.5 | 12.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 93.1 | 82.8 | Barkley +10.3 |
| Overall rank | #15 | #19 | Barkley by 4 |
| Position rank | RB9 | RB12 | |
| Market ADP | 18.3 | 22.2 | Hampton +3.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Saquon Barkley or Omarion Hampton in Week 6?
Start Saquon Barkley this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.9 projected points (14.5 vs 11.6).
Should I draft Saquon Barkley or Omarion Hampton in 2026 fantasy football?
Saquon Barkley. He projects 229.7 fantasy points with 93.1 value over replacement, vs 219.4 points and 82.8 for Omarion Hampton (RB, PPR).