Seahawks-Chargers could feature 2 young RBs who need a turnaround

The upcoming Week 4 game between the Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Chargers may showcase two young running backs who are struggling to meet expectations. Rookie RB Jadarian Price from Seattle and sophomore RB Omarion Hampton from Chargers have not lived up to early-season projections. It could make for an intriguing storyline on Sunday.

Price was marked down to DID NOT PARTICIPATE during Thursday's practice after practicing less extensively on Wednesday. It remains uncertain if he will take the field. If he does, he urgently requires a resurgence. As a rookie, Price has fumbled twice in a row. Following a costly mistake against the Washington Commanders in Week 3, he was substituted out of the lineup. The Seahawks' rushing attack has been dismal, tallying only 44 yards, the second-lowest total since Macdonald became head coach.

Price is tied for the league's top spot with Hampton in terms of lost fumbles. The only other back to lose two fumbles this season is Hampton. Hampton has compiled 193 rushing yards and two touchdowns across three games that have left the team winless. He is averaging a lackluster 3.9 yards per carry. While Price's 4.3 yards per carry is preferable, he has yet to score a touchdown.

Both Price and Hampton have been disappointing running backs entering the midpoint of the 2026 NFL season. We will see if either one can turn things around in Sunday's matchup.