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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall vs Jonathan TaylorWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 20.0 PPG to Breece Hall's 11.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jonathan Taylor is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Jonathan Taylor outscored Breece Hall by 8.1 PPG in 2025 with 20 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Jonathan Taylor is the clear pick. Breece Hall profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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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

RBIndianapolis Colts#2PPG LEADER

Jonathan Taylor

PPG

20.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,585

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

378

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Breece Hall

Jonathan Taylor

Head to Head

11.9 PPG20.0 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Jonathan Taylor: Tier 1 (Elite) RB (ranked #2 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Breece Hall is producing at 54% of elite pace and Jonathan Taylor at 91%. That ranking gap means Jonathan Taylor carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Breece Hall vs Jonathan Taylor: The Full Breakdown

Jonathan Taylor and Breece Hall are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Indianapolis Colts running back averaged 20.0 PPG in 2025, a full 8.1 points per game ahead of Breece Hall's 11.9 with the New York Jets. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

The per-game difference of 8.1 points favors Jonathan Taylor, 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.

Jonathan Taylor is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 46 targets into 378 yards, while Breece Hall profiles as a more traditional rusher with 1065 rushing yards and 4 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jonathan Taylor carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Both share a Week 13 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Jonathan Taylor is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Breece Hall is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Breece Hall (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Jonathan Taylor (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Jonathan Taylor outscored Breece Hall by a projected 138 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonathan Taylor played 17 games in 2025 compared to Breece Hall's 16. That durability gap means Jonathan Taylor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jonathan Taylor scored 20 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.2 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jonathan Taylor caught 46 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 13 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Breece Hall vs Jonathan Taylor: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Breece Hall	Jonathan Taylor
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.9	20.0
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	190	340
Rushing Yards	1,065	1,585
Rush Yds/Game	66.6	93.2
Rushing TDs	4	18
Receptions	36	46
Receiving Yards	350	378
Targets	48	55
Total TDs	6	20
Age	25	27
Experience	3 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 13

Summary

20.0 PPG for Jonathan Taylor versus 11.9 for Breece Hall in 2025. The baseline favors Jonathan Taylor, 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 Breece Hall or Jonathan Taylor in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jonathan Taylor has the edge at 20.0 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 Jonathan Taylor average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jonathan Taylor averaged 20.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

Do Breece Hall and Jonathan Taylor share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Breece Hall and Jonathan Taylor share a Week 13 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Breece Hall or Jonathan Taylor a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jonathan Taylor outscored Breece Hall by 8.1 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.