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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Alvin Kamara vs Justice HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Alvin Kamara is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.7 PPG to Justice Hill's 6.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Alvin Kamara is the better fantasy play this season.

Alvin Kamara is the better play on a neutral week. 7.7 PPG with 657 yards gives a reliable baseline. Justice Hill at 6.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Alvin Kamara higher, but do not fade Justice Hill entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBNew Orleans Saints#41PPG LEADER

Alvin Kamara

PPG

7.7

Games

Rush Yds

471

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

186

Bye

Week 8

RBBaltimore Ravens#53

Justice Hill

PPG

6.1

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

169

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Alvin Kamara

Justice Hill

Head to Head

7.7 PPG6.1 PPG

11 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Alvin Kamara: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #41 at the position). Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Alvin Kamara is producing at 35% of elite pace and Justice Hill at 28%. That ranking gap means Alvin Kamara carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Alvin Kamara vs Justice Hill: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Alvin Kamara and Justice Hill is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New Orleans Saints running back put up 7.7 PPG in 2025 over 11 games; Justice Hill of the Baltimore Ravens averaged 6.1 in 9. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Alvin Kamara, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Alvin Kamara ran for 471 yards and 1 touchdowns; Justice Hill posted 93 and 2. 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: Alvin Kamara sits Week 8 while Justice Hill 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Alvin Kamara (age 30, 8 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Alvin Kamara outscored Justice Hill by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Alvin Kamara played 11 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Alvin Kamara contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Justice Hill scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Alvin Kamara caught 33 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Alvin Kamara vs Justice Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Alvin Kamara	Justice Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.7	6.1
Games Played	11	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	85	55
Rushing Yards	471	93
Rush Yds/Game	42.8	10.3
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	33	21
Receiving Yards	186	169
Targets	39	27
Total TDs	1	3
Age	30	28
Experience	8 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

Summary

7.7 PPG for Alvin Kamara versus 6.1 for Justice Hill in 2025. The baseline favors Alvin Kamara, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Alvin Kamara or Justice Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Alvin Kamara has the edge at 7.7 PPG compared to Justice Hill's 6.1 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 Alvin Kamara and Justice Hill average in 2025?▾

Alvin Kamara averaged 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 11 games in 2025. Justice Hill averaged 6.1 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Alvin Kamara and Justice Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara (NO) has a bye in Week 8, and Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Alvin Kamara or Justice Hill a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Alvin Kamara outscored Justice Hill by 1.6 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.