The Chargers need to make Omarion Hampton the focal point of their running game. With the season slipping away, now is the time to give the young running back a larger workload and see if he can become their bell cow.

Omarion Hampton and these three players are worth dropping in fantasy football before Week 9 kicks off.

Los Angeles Rams RB Omarion Hampton has quiet Week 8

The Chargers are facing the Rams in a battle for Sofi, and Omarion Hampton could be the guy who finally steps up.

For Fantasy managers in need of a running back, one of these options is a clear start, while the other should stay on the bench.

Should you start or sit Omarion Hampton in Week 8 fantasy football? The Los Angeles Chargers running back has struggled to deliver consistent production, raising questions about his fantasy value against the Los Angeles Rams. PFN's Kyle Soppe examines Hampton's declining rushing efficiency, recent workload, and the challenges facing the Chargers' offense. Hampton has totaled just 51 rushing yards on 21 carries over his last two games, while the Chargers continue to search for offensive consistency. Could the bye week help Hampton regain his early-season fantasy expectations, or will the Rams present another difficult challenge? Soppe breaks down Hampton's workload, matchup, and Week 8 fantasy outlook. Are you trusting Omarion Hampton in your lineup? Let us know in the comments! Use PFN's FREE Start/Sit Optimizer → Hit subscribe → MORE FREE PFN TOOLS Trade Analyzer → NFL Playoff Predictor → NFL Mock Draft Simulator → #OmarionHampton #FantasyFootball #StartSit #Week8 #Chargers #PFN

Yahoo Fantasy’s Matt Harmon and Nate Tice explain why it may be a lost fantasy season for the Chargers running back. Check out the full conversation on the “Yahoo Fantasy Forecast” podcast - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen. 

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Chargers running back Omarion Hampton hasn't been as productive as some expected, but he may still have potential.