Hampton sprained his ankle in Week 5 vs Washington and was seen in a walking boot, raising the possibility of missing time. His status drives the Chargers to consider upgrades to the backfield.

Rookie back Hampton exited late against Washington and was seen wearing a walking boot, creating uncertainty about his Week 6 availability and elevating backup options behind a shallow Chargers backfield.

Hampton, the No. 1 running back, logged 44 yards on 12 carries before exiting with an injury and wearing a walking boot postgame. His status injects uncertainty into the Chargers’ backfield, as backup and committee roles could surge to fill the void, impacting fantasy value for early-season RBs.

Hampton, rookie running back for Los Angeles, exited the game with an ankle injury and was seen in a walking boot. Video chatter suggests the issue may not be long-term, but the Chargers’ already thin offensive line could magnify any absence. If Hampton misses time, Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal and Amar Johnson become the primary backs, elevating the need for outside help.

Hampton enters Week 5 with the rookie spark, posting 370 scrimmage yards to date and standing as the Chargers’ strongest rookie yardage threat since LT’s 2001 burst.