Omarion Hampton

Chargers RB Omarion Hampton (ankle) was limited in Thursday's practice. He wore a yellow no-contact jersey, according to ESPN's Kris Rhim. We're currently projecting Hampton to return for Monday night's game vs. the Eagles, but it's certainly not a lock. We'll keep you updated on his status over the next few days.

Hampton (ankle) was limited at practice Thursday.

Hampton's limited participation is encouraging. The Chargers' starting running back had his 21-day practice window opened on November 25th, though, so the team still has a way to go before they have to make an official decision on his status. Hampton has a chance to play this week. Hopefully, we will have word by the end of the day on Saturday regarding his Week 14 availability.

When asked Wednesday about the potential return of Hampton (ankle) for Monday night's game against the Eagles, coach Jim Harbaugh said "that question will be answered as the week unfolds...but what can I tell you, he's on track and looking good," Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.

Harbaugh did not go as far as to say that Hampton will play this week, but it certainly sounds like he is on the right side of questionable. Fantasy managers, of course, will need to stay locked into this situation heading into the final week of the fantasy football regular season. Hampton would return for an RB2 ranking versus an Eagles defense that was just carved up by the Bears on the ground. If he is held out another week, Kimani Vidal would force his way to the top of the RB2 ranks.