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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall vs Gus EdwardsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Breece Hall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.9 PPG to Gus Edwards's 7.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Breece Hall is the better fantasy play this season.

Breece Hall has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.9-PPG advantage is real (11.9 to 7.0), and Breece Hall's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Gus Edwards is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBNew York Jets#20PPG LEADER

Breece Hall

PPG

11.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,065

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

350

Bye

Week 13

RBLos Angeles Chargers#99

Gus Edwards

PPG

7.0

Games

Rush Yds

468

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Breece Hall

Gus Edwards

Head to Head

11.9 PPG7.0 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Gus Edwards: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Breece Hall is producing at 54% of elite pace and Gus Edwards at 32%. That ranking gap means Breece Hall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Breece Hall vs Gus Edwards: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Breece Hall (New York Jets) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.9 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Gus Edwards (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 7.0 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Breece Hall carries a 4.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Breece Hall ran for 1065 yards and 4 touchdowns; Gus Edwards posted 468 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: Breece Hall sits Week 13 while Gus Edwards is off Week 5. 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

If you can acquire Breece Hall at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Gus Edwards is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Breece Hall (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Gus Edwards (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Breece Hall outscored Gus Edwards by a projected 83 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Breece Hall played 16 games in 2025 compared to Gus Edwards's 13. 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 Gus Edwards: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Breece Hall	Gus Edwards
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.9	7.0
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	190	91
Rushing Yards	1,065	468
Rush Yds/Game	66.6	36.0
Rushing TDs	4	4
Receptions	36	10
Receiving Yards	350	62
Targets	48	0
Total TDs	6	4
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Breece Hall holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.9 points per game. Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 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 Gus Edwards in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Breece Hall has the edge at 11.9 PPG compared to Gus Edwards's 7.0 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 Gus Edwards average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Gus Edwards averaged 7.0 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.9 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and Gus Edwards's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Gus Edwards (LAC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Breece Hall or Gus Edwards a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Breece Hall outscored Gus Edwards by 4.9 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.