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RedditChargers’ running back rotation: McDaniel said. “We see our RB room as a streng...
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9 carries Week 4; 45 yards, 1 TD; 23→15→9 carry trend; 5 YPC; 3.5 catches/game (2025) vs ~1/game (2026); first-round draft capital
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First-round pick (2025) won starting job in camp but carries collapsed: 23 (Week 2) → 15 (Week 3) → 9 (Week 4) vs Seattle. Rushed for 45 yards on 9 carries, 1 TD in Week 4. McDaniel claims rotation isn't punishment and Hampton remains part of equal-carry plan. Hampton needs 15+ touches/game to build rhythm and wear down defense; 5 YPC efficiency wasted on limited volume. Comments note he averaged 3.5 catches/game last year, now ~1/game. Drafted over Kenneth Walker III by many (Walker going late 1st/early 2nd, Hampton late 2nd/early 3rd in most leagues). Comparison to Derrick Henry suggests Hampton is power/downhill runner who requires carries to be effective, but Chargers' poor OL and sch...

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