Fantasy Football Happy Hour with Matthew Berry Week 3 Takeaways: Omarion Hampton, Jalen Hurts + CeeDee Lamb, James Conner injuries
Sep 22, 2025
Omarion Hampton makes a striking comeback while the Chargers' receiving duo shines with Keenan Allen and Quentin Johnston. Jalen Hurts impresses with three touchdown passes, but the Bengals struggle in a disastrous showing. Notable injuries concern fantasy players, including CeeDee Lamb and James Conner. The crew discusses promising waiver-wire targets like Marcus Mariota and highlights the weekend's underperformers. Finally, they dive into betting insights for the upcoming Lions vs. Ravens game, including player prop picks.
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Hampton Is A Legit RB1
- Omarion Hampton emerged as a true lead back after a 25-touch, high-usage Week 3 performance.
- The Chargers showed comfort using him in the passing game and at goal line work, increasing his RB1 outlook.
Chargers Passing Roles Are Rebalancing
- Chargers passing depth reshuffled with Keenan Allen consistent and Quinton Johnston providing a big-play threat.
- Ladd McConkie's target share is falling but he retains high upside and should still be rostered.
Start Hampton While Volume Lasts
- Ride Omarion Hampton while his workload and goal-line snaps remain high and Najee Harris is injured.
- Expect sustained volume in favorable upcoming matchups and treat him as an RB1 when healthy.