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Article2026 NFL betting preview, odds: 3 betting trends to know for every AFC teamCaptured August 1, 2026
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Injuries limited running back Omarion Hampton to just 545 rushing yards in nine games (six starts) during his rookie campaign in 2025-26. This year, BetMGM projects Hampton for 925.5 rushing yards — which brings this NFL betting trend into play: No Charger has topped 915 ground yards since Melvin Gordon a decade ago (997 yards in 2016).

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Hampton's 925.5-yard projection marks first 900+ yard Charger back since Melvin Gordon.

Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton was limited to 545 rushing yards in nine games (six starts) during his rookie campaign in 2025-26, but BetMGM projects him for 925.5 rushing yards in 2026-27; this projection is notable because no Charger has topped 915 ground yards since Melvin Gordon a decade ago (997 yards in 2016), suggesting significant expected improvement and increased role.

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