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RB Omarion Hampton, LAC (3 Viewers)

Omarion Hampton rushed 15 times for 48 yards in the Chargers’ Week 1 win over the Chiefs, adding two receptions for 13 yards.

The good news is that the first-round rookie drew the start over Najee Harris and out-carried him 15-1. Harris was only targeted once and totaled 10 yards from scrimmage. The bad news is that Kansas City bottled up Hampton with ease, limiting him to 3.2 yards per carry with a long of 11. The Chargers were also stunningly pass-heavy in this game despite their offseason investments at running back. Justin Herbert attempted 34 passes compared to just 22 total rush attempts for the team after removing three Herbert kneel-downs. Hampton’s dominance of the backfield touches will keep him in the RB1 ranks for his Week 2 matchup with Las Vegas, but another pass-first plan from Jim Harbaugh could keep a true breakout from the rookie at bay.
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I wasn't overly impressed by Hampton tonight. He looked quicker than I expected but also didn't break as many tackles as I had hoped.

He is still in line for a big season but he might start off slower than owners want.
 
RaidersAreOne said:
I wasn't overly impressed by Hampton tonight. He looked quicker than I expected but also didn't break as many tackles as I had hoped.

He is still in line for a big season but he might start off slower than owners want.
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Chiefs run D is legit. IMO Chargers hammered the pass for that reason.

When Hampton saw daylight he got yards. I will agree that he didn’t get much more than the blockers gave him, but he looked quick and decisive. I like his style out there.

But KC’s LB corps flies at the run. Credit where due. Tough division for a RB with Denver & even LVR having decent run defense, too.

Would have liked to see them get him in space with a pass or 2. I wish I had a dynasty share or 2 of Hampton regardless.
 
Da Franchise said:
To my eyes, he looked like a guy that’s too slow to supposed to be fast, and not imposing enough to be a guy that’s supposed to play strong.
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He just looked like a rookie that was probably in his own head too much. Made a brutal mistake at the end of the half, and I don’t think he got on track after that. Also missed some holes. In that environment/context it would be silly to draw any significant conclusions.

As an LAC fan I do think it would be better for them to pull back a little and let him get used to the game. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Harris get a little more work and share the load some so that he can be stronger at the end of the season.
 
Omarion looked okay. He passed the eye test for me but the run blocking struggled a bit out of the gate and I think they might've been missing Slater. KC is not easy to run on either. Seems like LAC will be able to lean on the passing game while the rookie figures things out. Herbert sure looked good - wish I'd bought more shares of him and those WRs.
 
Harjiran said:
Omarion looked okay. He passed the eye test for me but the run blocking struggled a bit out of the gate and I think they might've been missing Slater. KC is not easy to run on either. Seems like LAC will be able to lean on the passing game while the rookie figures things out. Herbert sure looked good - wish I'd bought more shares of him and those WRs.
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Chiefs were a solid run D last couple of years. Likely still solid that way. I'm sure that played a role. because the run D is better than the pass D, I think the game plan was to throw the ball a bit more than they normally would like.

its also possible the coach didnt want to overload the rookie in his first start. I do think better days are ahead. it just may take a few games to get there.
 
Takeaway for me was usage. That Chiefs run D was excellent last year, maybe deserves even more credit. If Harbaugh thought Hampton was the problem, he wouldn't have given him a whopping 80% snap share, and would have given another RB more than one carry.
 
These posts echo what I saw meaning I'm not sure what I saw...he definitely did not look as big as I was expecting but seemed to have a quickness/zip to his game...his run blocking was aggressive but I didn't think he did much after contact when running...that being said KC is a very good D and were all over him on many carries...in a very big game I thought Harbaugh trusted him...I'm going to call this game a push and look forward to seeing him next week against the Raiders which is far different than opening up with the Chiefs in Brazil.
 
Da Franchise said:
To my eyes, he looked like a guy that’s too slow to supposed to be fast, and not imposing enough to be a guy that’s supposed to play strong.
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I think Waldman’s assessment has been spot on—very overrated
Chardo1 said:
Takeaway for me was usage. That Chiefs run D was excellent last year, maybe deserves even more credit. If Harbaugh thought Hampton was the problem, he wouldn't have given him a whopping 80% snap share, and would have given another RB more than one carry.
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I don’t love Harris, but he’s still getting up to speed and I expect this split to be closer to 50/50 once he’s ready to handle more of the load
 
Looked fine to me. I think KC EXPECTED a run heavy Chargers gameplan and was ready for it. There weren't many running lanes for Hampton and he was very often met solidly at or behind the line. Better days will come now that LAC have established they can and will go pass heavy if teams wanna sell out to stop Hampton
 
Jail said:
Da Franchise said:
To my eyes, he looked like a guy that’s too slow to supposed to be fast, and not imposing enough to be a guy that’s supposed to play strong.
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He just looked like a rookie that was probably in his own head too much. Made a brutal mistake at the end of the half, and I don’t think he got on track after that. Also missed some holes. In that environment/context it would be silly to draw any significant conclusions.

As an LAC fan I do think it would be better for them to pull back a little and let him get used to the game. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Harris get a little more work and share the load some so that he can be stronger at the end of the season.
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What was the mistake he made?

I didn’t get to watch the game, but own a couple shares.
 
renesauz said:
Looked fine to me. I think KC EXPECTED a run heavy Chargers gameplan and was ready for it. There weren't many running lanes for Hampton and he was very often met solidly at or behind the line. Better days will come now that LAC have established they can and will go pass heavy if teams wanna sell out to stop Hampton
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I don’t think teams are game planning to shut down Hampton—kid is an unproven rookie RB. They took what the defense was giving them, and it’s easier to beat KC through the air than it is on the ground. Hampton certainly didn’t pop off the screen/stand out, but that’s expected for someone in their first NFL game. Overall, I think this passing performance bodes well for both Hampton/Harris moving forward—a balanced O will create cleaner rushing lanes and both guys could have nice years. I wonder what the timeshare will look like when Harris is in game shape and ready to handle more. Time will tell.
 
Chardo1 said:
Takeaway for me was usage. That Chiefs run D was excellent last year, maybe deserves even more credit. If Harbaugh thought Hampton was the problem, he wouldn't have given him a whopping 80% snap share, and would have given another RB more than one carry.
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I agree, I’ll give him a pass with a full load week 1, I am sure you are thinking put there rather than reacting

Now he has 10 days refine and revise, totally happy to own him
 
VikingFrog said:
Jail said:
Da Franchise said:
To my eyes, he looked like a guy that’s too slow to supposed to be fast, and not imposing enough to be a guy that’s supposed to play strong.
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He just looked like a rookie that was probably in his own head too much. Made a brutal mistake at the end of the half, and I don’t think he got on track after that. Also missed some holes. In that environment/context it would be silly to draw any significant conclusions.

As an LAC fan I do think it would be better for them to pull back a little and let him get used to the game. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Harris get a little more work and share the load some so that he can be stronger at the end of the season.
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What was the mistake he made?

I didn’t get to watch the game, but own a couple shares.
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Ran out of bounds instead of hitting the deck, leaving 40+ seconds on the clock right at the end of the first half and that led to Mahomes inevitably getting in FG range for that Butker FG.
 
So far he looked like JAG. Just like the negative scouting reports. Runs hard, good burst, but runs into blockers, great with a gaping hole but not great at getting extra yards if there is not. Rarely falls forward if he's not up to full speed (through a big hole). Obviously has pass protection issues. He's a rookie, so that can improve. The sideline run was just dumb. Didn't expect that out of him. I'd be worried if I was a dynasty or redraft backer. Najee's workload can only grow if this type of play continues.
 
I thought he was "OK" last night. There were knocks on his vision coming into the NFL and I saw some of that last night. He missed a couple cutback holes and wasn't running into the line with his helmet up. He seemed to being going where he was told to and then rely on his raw athleticism to do the rest. It was only one game against a stout defense but the vision stuff looks real to me.
 
Banger said:
Tough crowd. Played the top team of the last few years in another country in his first game. THEY WON THE GAME against Goliath which Harbaugh cares about more than anything. He’ll be fine and the offense looked good.
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Yep. His first game in league being in another country is a weird factor in this. NFL players are so routine orientated. Offense looked great. Other then the lapse where he ran out of bounds I thought for a first game it went well. He still checks most of my boxes on a future rb1 in fantasy circles.
 
massraider said:

Every touch last night. 2nd carry looks like he went right, when he shoulda went left.

If someone can point out which other holes he missed, because from this thread there were apparently SEVERAL, I would be much obliged.
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Yeah, I thought he looked good for a rookie in his first game. 🤷‍♂️

Chiefs are tough to run on, and rewatching every play just now what jumped out most is how little room he had to run. Not stellar blocking……
 
I thought he did an excellent job with pass protection. That's what often keeps rookies on the sideline. Najee, the experienced vet, allowed a sack on their final drive. If Hampton continues to pick up blitzes, he could solidify a three down role and relegate Najee to breather duty, like yesterday.
 
Chardo1 said:
I thought he did an excellent job with pass protection. That's what often keeps rookies on the sideline. Najee, the experienced vet, allowed a sack on their final drive
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Yep - popped in to mention this. Pass pro was solid. Herbert only got manhandled when Najee came in.

Also, FWIW, Najee looked kinda small out there - he clearly lost some weight during his layoff.
 
Hot Sauce Guy said:
massraider said:
Alex P Keaton said:
Chiefs are tough to run on, and rewatching every play just now what jumped out most is how little room he had to run. Not stellar blocking……
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Agreed.

Raiders next week, if they don't look better vs that run defense, I think mild panic is in order
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Raiders run D should be a little improved, no? Koonce is back, and I like their LB corps.
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Statistically the Raiders had the #13 run defense last year. That was with Koonce missing the year as you said and Maxx Crosby about a 3rd of the season. Plus they added Carroll and his coaching staff. Not an easy matchup but possibly better than the Chiefs who were ranked 8th in run defense last year.
 
Buckna said:
Hot Sauce Guy said:
massraider said:
Alex P Keaton said:
Chiefs are tough to run on, and rewatching every play just now what jumped out most is how little room he had to run. Not stellar blocking……
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Agreed.

Raiders next week, if they don't look better vs that run defense, I think mild panic is in order
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Raiders run D should be a little improved, no? Koonce is back, and I like their LB corps.
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Statistically the Raiders had the #13 run defense last year. That was with Koonce missing the year as you said and Maxx Crosby about a 3rd of the season. Plus they added Carroll and his coaching staff. Not an easy matchup but possibly better than the Chiefs who were ranked 8th in run defense last year.
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Yeah, and the Broncos in the division too. That’s potentially 8 brutal matchups (attrition happens, but viewing them all at full strength for this context)
 
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