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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall vs Jaleel McLaughlinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Breece Hall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.9 PPG to Jaleel McLaughlin's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Breece Hall is the better fantasy play this season.

Breece Hall is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 11.9 PPG and 1,419 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jaleel McLaughlin (6.9 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Breece Hall as the starter and Jaleel McLaughlin as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

RBDenver Broncos#99

Jaleel McLaughlin

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

382

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

168

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Breece Hall

Jaleel McLaughlin

Head to Head

11.9 PPG6.9 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Jaleel McLaughlin: 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 Jaleel McLaughlin at 31%. That ranking gap means Breece Hall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Breece Hall vs Jaleel McLaughlin: The Full Breakdown

Breece Hall and Jaleel McLaughlin are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Breece Hall averaged 11.9 PPG across 16 games with the New York Jets, while Jaleel McLaughlin posted 6.9 PPG in 15 appearances for the Denver Broncos.

A 5.0-PPG gap gives Breece Hall the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Breece Hall ran for 1065 yards and 4 touchdowns; Jaleel McLaughlin posted 382 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Breece Hall is off Week 13 and Jaleel McLaughlin Week 14. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Breece Hall at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jaleel McLaughlin 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. Jaleel McLaughlin (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Breece Hall outscored Jaleel McLaughlin by a projected 85 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Breece Hall played 16 games in 2025 compared to Jaleel McLaughlin's 15. 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 Jaleel McLaughlin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Breece Hall	Jaleel McLaughlin
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.9	6.9
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	190	104
Rushing Yards	1,065	382
Rush Yds/Game	66.6	25.5
Rushing TDs	4	2
Receptions	36	22
Receiving Yards	350	168
Targets	48	0
Total TDs	6	3
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 14

Summary

Breece Hall outscored Jaleel McLaughlin by 5.0 PPG in 2025 (11.9 to 6.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Breece Hall or Jaleel McLaughlin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Breece Hall has the edge at 11.9 PPG compared to Jaleel McLaughlin's 6.9 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 Jaleel McLaughlin average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jaleel McLaughlin averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.0 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and Jaleel McLaughlin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Jaleel McLaughlin (DEN) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Breece Hall or Jaleel McLaughlin a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Breece Hall outscored Jaleel McLaughlin by 5.0 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.