Chargers RB Omarion Hampton set to return against Eagles after missing last seven games with ankle injury

The Los Angeles Chargers have a Week 14 showdown with the reigning Super Bowl champions on Monday night, and they are expected to have an important piece of their offense back for it. Chargers rookie running back Omarion Hampton is set to return to the field against the Philadelphia Eagles after missing the last seven games due to an ankle injury, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz. 

Hampton landed on injured reserve in early October after the Week 5 loss to the Washington Commanders. Hampton entered Week 5 leading all rookies in scrimmage yards with 380, and had his first 100-yard rushing game in Week 4. In five games played, the No. 22 overall pick rushed 66 times for 314 yards and two touchdowns, and caught 20 passes for 136 yards.

Kimani Vidal stepped up as the lead back for the Chargers after Hampton went down. In the past seven games, he rushed for 525 yards and three touchdowns. The former sixth-round pick out of Troy cleared 115 yards rushing in three games, including Sunday's 126-yard outing against the Las Vegas Raiders.

While Hampton will be back on the field for this primetime matchup, it's still unclear if quarterback Justin Herbert will start after undergoing surgery to stabilize a fracture in his left, non-throwing hand on Monday. Herbert was a limited participant in practice on Thursday and Friday, though he told reporters he was preparing to play while coach Jim Harbaugh said he was "optimistic" about his QB's chances. If Herbert cannot go, Trey Lance makes his first start for the Chargers. 

The 8-4 Chargers reside in second place in the AFC West behind the 10-2 Denver Broncos, and hold the top wild-card spot in the conference. Los Angeles has a 9.5% chance of winning the division, but a 64% chance of making the playoffs, according to SportsLine data expert Stephen Oh.