Omarion Hampton or Kimani Vidal: Who should I start for Fantasy Football Week 15?

Omarion Hampton's return was a day that Kimani Vidal fantasy football managers dreaded for much of the season. However, now that the other shoe has dropped and the clarity of the backfield has gone, managers are faced with the question of whether they can continue to use Vidal. Luckily, Sportskeeda is here to help shed light on the situation.

Here's a look at Hampton, Vidal and a recommendation heading into Week 15's battle against Kansas City.

Is Omarion Hampton a good fantasy pick in Week 15?

Hampton at Philadelphia Eagles at Los Angeles Chargers - Source: Imagn

According to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool, Omarion Hampton is in for a decent day. Expect him to rush for about 61 yards with a 50% chance of a touchdown. He is also expected to get some work done in the receiving game, but not much.

Hampton is projected to earn about one catch for 13.4 yards with a 10% chance of a touchdown. Overall, if Hampton was your only choice, he is a solid option in Week 15 as a low-grade RB2/flex. How does he compare to Kimani Vidal, however? Let's continue.

Is Kimani Vidal a good fantasy pick in Week 15?

Kimani Vidal at Philadelphia Eagles v Los Angeles Chargers - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Kimani Vidal is expected to get his own significant workload against the Kansas City Chiefs. Vidal is projected to earn 44.2 yards on the ground, but isn't expected to get into the end zone on the ground.

Still, the back has a chance to score a touchdown through the air, according to Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool. Vidal is projected to earn about one catch for 17.7 yards with a 30% chance of scoring a receiving touchdown. Overall, Vidal is usable in fantasy football this week in a backup-level role. Should he be used over his rookie counterpart? Let's get to the bottom of it.

Should I start Omarion Hampton or Kimani Vidal in Week 15 fantasy football?

Hampton vs Vidal - Sportskeeda's Who Should I Start Tool

Omarion Hampton gets the nod for Week 15. The rookie back is projected to earn 12.5 points compared to Kimani Vidal. Hampton is expected to finish with an additional 3.2 points, making the choice relatively simple.

Hampton earned a greater yards per carry average against the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, so Jim Harbaugh has little reason to go with Vidal over Hampton, especially now that it's clear he can make it through a game with no problems.