Omarion Hampton's NFL debut against Kansas City featured a costly rookie misstep late in the first half. A third-and-16 rush gained eight yards, but he stepped out of bounds, wasting precious clock and giving KC a window for a late field-goal attempt with no timeouts. Harrison Butker drilled a 59-yard kick as time expired, swinging momentum to the Chiefs. The moment underscored the learning curve for rookies behind Austin Ekeler.

On the Chargers’ sideline, Marshawn Lynch offered veteran RB guidance to Hampton, while Cameron Dicker had earlier delivered a 36-yard field goal. Hampton will likely see more carries as he grows into his role, turning this hiccup into a catalyst for development in a high-leverage environment.