Omarion Hampton bottled up by Rams in Week 8

Los Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton rushed nine times for 20 yards and caught two passes for seven yards in a 24-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8. SOURCE: USAToday.com Why it Matters: The already struggling running game seems to be headed in the wrong direction, and Hampton has finished

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Angeles Chargers RB Omarion Hampton rushed nine times for 20 yards and caught two passes for seven yards in a 24-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 8.

SOURCE: USAToday.com

Why it Matters: The already struggling running game seems to be headed in the wrong direction, and Hampton has finished with under 50 rushing yards in four straight games while appearing to fall into a committee with Kimani Vidal. Even if Vidal were out of the mix, it is tough to see Hampton being more than a flex option unless the Chargers' offense turns a corner.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Omarion Hampton bottled up by Rams in Week 8