Najee Harris is out, and Omarion Hampton is on IR, leaving the Los Angeles Chargers with Hassan Haskins as the lead back and Kimani Vidal as the immediate understudy. Early usage favored Haskins, especially in the first half of Week 5, setting up a plausible lead role even after Hampton’s injury. The dynamic behind Lance’s emergence adds a wrinkle to the backfield’s ceiling and floor.

Haskins’ Michigan pedigree and the Harbaugh tie could smooth the transition into the Chargers’ system, boosting trust and early-down work. Vidal offers a backup path with pass-catching and change-of-pace potential, making the duo worth monitoring weekly for fantasy implications as the offense evolves with Lance at the controls.

Omarion Hampton hits IR, out at least four games, forcing the Chargers into a committee backfield led by Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal and Amar Johnson as Justin Herbert carries a heavier burden.

A 27-10 loss to Washington and a Week 4 128-yard eruption by Hampton illustrate the backfield ceiling; upcoming trip to Miami tests the run game and pass protection, while fantasy leaguers chase the clear-cut touches.

Chargers backfield chaos deepens as Omarion Hampton lands on IR with an ankle injury, leaving Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal and Amar Johnson as the remaining healthy backs. Hampton had emerged as LA’s No. 1 rookie and a fantasy standout through four weeks; Najee Harris is out with a season-ending Achilles, further thinning the depth.

With a Sunday clash against the Dolphins approaching, Los Angeles must chase a run-game fix via trades or free agents. Kamara, Sanders are clear targets, while Zack Moss, Gus Edwards, Jamaal Williams, Trey Sermon, and Damien Martinez offer additional avenues. Hampton’s return in Week 10 could reshape the late-season fantasy outlook.

Omarion Hampton lands on IR with an ankle injury, sidelining him for at least four games after Week 5's loss to Washington. The rookie had a Week 4 128-yard rushing day and posted a 12-44-6 line with 26 receiving yards in Week 5, showing the versatility fantasy managers crave. The Chargers now lean on a committee in a battered backfield, a turn that could shift Herbert’s game plan.

With Hampton out and Najee Harris already done for the year, Hassan Haskins and Kimani Vidal will split carries, while Amar Johnson provides practice-squad depth. The upcoming Miami clash will test the depth and tempo, potentially boosting volume in quarterback-driven plays and demanding smarter streaming adjustments for fantasy rosters.