Start 'Em Sit 'Em considerations include Braelon Allen and Omarion Hampton
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026
Ahead of Week 6 in the NFL, fantasy football managers are debating whether to start Braelon Allen of the Jets or Omarion Hampton of the Chargers. Allen, facing a tough Patriots defense, is projected for 16.9 carries and 68.2 rushing yards, while Hampton is expected to have 19.4 carries and 78.2 rushing yards against the Chiefs. Both players have similar touchdown probabilities but different levels of volume, leading analysts to lean towards starting Hampton despite the Chargers' struggles this season. Matchups could significantly impact their performances this week.
- •Braelon Allen's workload likely includes red-zone chances against the Patriots.
- •Omarion Hampton expected to have the 10th-most touches among running backs.
- •Both players face challenging defenses in Week 6.
- •Volume and red-zone scoring potential may impact start decisions.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Fantasy Football Running Back Start 'Em Sit 'Em: Braelon Allen or Omarion Hampton?
"Week 6 offers many debates, including whether to start or sit Braelon Allen or Omarion Hampton in fantasy football.
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