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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Aaron Jones vs Breece HallWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Breece Hall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.9 PPG to Aaron Jones's 8.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Breece Hall is the better fantasy play this season.

Breece Hall is the better play on a neutral week. 11.9 PPG with 1,419 yards gives a reliable baseline. Aaron Jones at 8.7 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Breece Hall higher, but do not fade Aaron Jones entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#34

Aaron Jones

PPG

8.7

Games

Rush Yds

548

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

199

Bye

Week 6

RBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Breece Hall

PPG

11.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,065

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

350

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Aaron Jones

Breece Hall

Head to Head

8.7 PPG11.9 PPG

12 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Aaron Jones: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #34 at the position). Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Aaron Jones is producing at 40% of elite pace and Breece Hall at 54%. That ranking gap means Breece Hall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Aaron Jones vs Breece Hall: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Aaron Jones and Breece Hall for your lineup, you are not alone. Aaron Jones finished the 2025 season at 8.7 PPG for the Minnesota Vikings (12 games), and Breece Hall averaged 11.9 for the New York Jets (16 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for Breece Hall is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Aaron Jones ran for 548 yards and 2 touchdowns; Breece Hall posted 1065 and 4. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Aaron Jones sits Week 6 while Breece Hall is off Week 13. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Breece Hall is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Aaron Jones is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Aaron Jones (age 31, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Breece Hall (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Breece Hall outscored Aaron Jones by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Breece Hall played 16 games in 2025 compared to Aaron Jones's 12. That durability gap means Breece Hall contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Breece Hall scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Breece Hall caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Breece Hall is 6 years younger than Aaron Jones (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Aaron Jones vs Breece Hall: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Aaron Jones	Breece Hall
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.7	11.9
Games Played	12	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	104	190
Rushing Yards	548	1,065
Rush Yds/Game	45.7	66.6
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	28	36
Receiving Yards	199	350
Targets	41	48
Total TDs	3	6
Age	31	25
Experience	8 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Breece Hall at 11.9 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Aaron Jones's 8.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Aaron Jones or Breece Hall in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Breece Hall has the edge at 11.9 PPG compared to Aaron Jones's 8.7 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Aaron Jones and Breece Hall average in 2025?▾

Aaron Jones averaged 8.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 12 games in 2025. Breece Hall averaged 11.9 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Aaron Jones and Breece Hall's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Aaron Jones (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Aaron Jones or Breece Hall a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Breece Hall outscored Aaron Jones by 3.2 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.