” data-medium-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Justin-Herbert-Omarion-Hampton.jpg” data-large-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=591,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Justin-Herbert-Omarion-Hampton.jpg”> The Philadelphia Eagles take on the New York Giants in the Week 6 edition of Thursday Night Football<\/em>, but in two weeks, the Minnesota Vikings will face the Los Angeles Chargers in the same forum \u2014 a team that won\u2019t have rookie running back Omarion Hampton<\/a> in the huddle.<\/p>\n In two weeks, the Minnesota Vikings will face the Los Angeles Chargers, and because of injury, one bullet has already been dodged for TNF.<\/strong><\/p>\n Los Angeles placed Hampton on injured reserve this week, cancelling his participation in the next four games at minimum. <\/p>\n The rookie tailback has an ankle injury. <\/p>\n ” data-medium-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Omarion-Hampton.jpg” data-large-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=613,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Omarion-Hampton.jpg” src=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Omarion-Hampton.jpg” alt=”Omarion Hampton reacts on the field before the Chargers\u2019 preseason game against the Saints.”> Due to Injury, Vikings Avoid Omarion Hampton<\/strong><\/p>\n Hampton is on the shelf, and he won\u2019t be back until November at the earliest.<\/p>\n The Chargers\u2019 communication team announced this week<\/a>, \u201cThe Los Angeles Chargers today placed running back Omarion Hampton on Reserve\/Injured. In a corresponding move, the team signed running back Kimani Vidal to the active roster from the practice squad. In addition, the Bolts signed running back Nyheim Hines to the practice squad.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cA sixth-round pick of the Chargers in 2024 (181st overall), Vidal saw action in 10 games for the Bolts in his rookie season. He was a standard elevation for the Chargers in Weeks 4 and 5, marking 12 games played for his career and adding a one-yard catch, four carries for 18 yards (4.5 avg.) and returning a kickoff for 25 yards.\u201d<\/p>\n The IR trip rules Hampton out for the showdown against Minnesota, a blow because Hampton was cooking as a rookie. <\/p>\n A Kimani Vidal & Hassan Haskins Duo Instead<\/strong><\/p>\n Once upon a time \u2014 like a month ago \u2014 the Los Angeles employed a formidable running back duo with Hampton and his counterpart, Najee Harris<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, both are on the shelf.<\/p>\n So, Kimani Vidal and Hassan Haskins will get the nod. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh recently said<\/a> about the pair, \u201cThey both played well in the game, and I think their time to shine.\u201d<\/p>\n Vidal is a load at 5\u20198\u2033 and 215 pounds, tabulating 217 yards from scrimmage as a rookie in 2024 (4.5 yards per touch). Los Angeles pulled him from Round 6 of last year\u2019s draft, and some considered him a deep fantasy sleeper, which has not come to fruition just yet.<\/p>\n Haskins is even bigger at 6\u20192\u2033 and 230 pounds, a Michigan alumnus \u2014 Harbaugh\u2019s previous employer \u2014 found by the Tennessee Titans in Round 4 of the 2022 NFL Draft. He\u2019s banked 195 rushing yards in four seasons, with a measly 3 yards per carry.<\/p>\n Possible Return of Aaron Jones on the Same Night<\/strong><\/p>\n Concurrently, Vikings running back Aaron Jones<\/a> will be eligible to return from injured reserve during the Los Angeles game after nursing a hamstring injury. It is unclear during the bye week whether Jones will be fully ready by Week 8, but based on the original prognosis, returning in or near Week 8 should be tentatively expected.<\/p>\n ” data-medium-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27086878.jpg” data-large-file=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1180,height=787,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27086878.jpg” src=”https:\/\/vikingsterritory.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788,height=444,fit=crop,quality=80,format=auto,onerror=redirect,metadata=none\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27086878.jpg” alt=”Aaron Jones Sr. pushes forward with the football during the Vikings\u2019 game against Atlanta.”> Without Jones, Minnesota has turned to upstart tailback Jordan Mason, who has filled in admirably as the primary RB1. <\/p>\n When Jones is back, Jones may take on the RB2 role.<\/p>\n The Chargers\u2019 Offense<\/strong><\/p>\n Behind Justin Herbert<\/a> and Hampton for about five weeks, the Chargers\u2019 offense ranks 19th in the NFL per DVOA<\/a>. The passing attack ranks 21st, with Hampton\u2019s efforts helping Los Angeles check in at No. 15.<\/p>\n EPA\/Play<\/a> confirms DVOA\u2019s suspension. That metric, which estimates the number of points added per play, places Harbaugh\u2019s offense at 24th.<\/p>\n While Los Angeles might have tricked some to start the season, mainly because Herbert is consistent and Hampton performed well, the Chargers\u2019 offense is not a juggernaut. Vikings fans should note that for two weeks from now.<\/p>\nFootball No Omarion Hampton for Chargers against Vikings<\/h2>\n
Aug 10, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) reacts before the game against the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.<\/p>\n
Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones Sr. (33) pushes forward with the football during first-half action on Sep 14, 2025, at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Jones tested Atlanta\u2019s defensive front early as Minnesota attempted to establish balance on offense in the Week 2 contest. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.<\/p>\n
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