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Omarion Hampton's rookie mistake was so bad Marshawn Lynch ran over to give advice

Originally posted on Los Angeles Chargers on SI
By Andrew Parsaud | Last updated Sep 5, 2025 9:41 PM ET

The Los Angeles Chargers have featured their first-round rookie running back plenty so far in their Week 1 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. At halftime, Omarion Hampton had 31 rushes on eight carries, but one play stood out in particular.

With under one minute left to go in the first half, Hampton ran out of bounds to stop the clock and give the Chiefs the ball back before halftime. Kansas City would eventually drive down into field goal range, where Harrison Butker put it through from 59 yards out.

After a clear rookie mistake, legendary running back Marshawn Lynch, who now peruses NFL sidelines as a photographer, made sure to give the Chargers' rookie some advice on what to do next time.

Omarion Hampton ran out of bounds and stopped the clock, giving Mahomes time that leads to a FG before half

Marshawn saw it, and came over to coach him up pic.twitter.com/SXAKN68LaO
— B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) September 6, 2025

While it was clearly a mistake that put points on the board for the Chiefs, it's one Hampton won't make again. With a veteran like Lynch in his ear immediately after, the Chargers' rookie will never forget this moment.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Chargers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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