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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall vs Bucky IrvingWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Breece Hall's 11.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Bucky Irving edges Breece Hall by 0.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Bucky Irving goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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RBNew York Jets#20

Breece Hall

PPG

11.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,065

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

350

Bye

Week 13

RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Breece Hall

Bucky Irving

Head to Head

11.9 PPG12.3 PPG

16 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Breece Hall is producing at 54% of elite pace and Bucky Irving at 56%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Breece Hall vs Bucky Irving: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Breece Hall and Bucky Irving is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.4 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Breece Hall averaged 11.9 PPG with the New York Jets across 16 games, and Bucky Irving posted 12.3 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 10.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Breece Hall ran for 1065 yards and 4 touchdowns; Bucky Irving posted 588 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Breece Hall has his bye in Week 13, and Bucky Irving rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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: Breece Hall (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Breece Hall by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Breece Hall played 16 games in 2025 compared to Bucky Irving's 10. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Breece Hall vs Bucky Irving: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Breece Hall	Bucky Irving
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.9	12.3
Games Played	16	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	190	123
Rushing Yards	1,065	588
Rush Yds/Game	66.6	58.8
Rushing TDs	4	1
Receptions	36	30
Receiving Yards	350	277
Targets	48	35
Total TDs	6	4
Age	25	23
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Bucky Irving holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.3 points per game. Breece Hall averaged 11.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Breece Hall or Bucky Irving in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Breece Hall's 11.9 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 Breece Hall and Bucky Irving average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and Bucky Irving's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Breece Hall or Bucky Irving a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Breece Hall by 0.4 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.