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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Breece Hall vs Samaje PerineWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Breece Hall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.9 PPG to Samaje Perine's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Breece Hall is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Breece Hall outscored Samaje Perine by 5.4 PPG in 2025 with 6 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Breece Hall is the clear pick. Samaje Perine 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#20PPG LEADER

Breece Hall

PPG

11.9

Games

Rush Yds

1,065

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

350

Bye

Week 13

RBKansas City Chiefs#99

Samaje Perine

PPG

6.5

Games

Rush Yds

285

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

182

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Breece Hall

Samaje Perine

Head to Head

11.9 PPG6.5 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Breece Hall: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #20 at the position). Samaje Perine: 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 Samaje Perine at 30%. That ranking gap means Breece Hall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Breece Hall vs Samaje Perine: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Breece Hall and Samaje Perine for your lineup, you are not alone. Breece Hall finished the 2025 season at 11.9 PPG for the New York Jets (16 games), and Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 for the Kansas City Chiefs (15 games).

That 5.4-point weekly advantage for Breece Hall is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Breece Hall ran for 1065 yards and 4 touchdowns; Samaje Perine posted 285 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: Breece Hall sits Week 13 while Samaje Perine is off Week 6. 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

Breece Hall is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Samaje Perine 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. Samaje Perine (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Breece Hall outscored Samaje Perine by a projected 92 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Breece Hall played 16 games in 2025 compared to Samaje Perine'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 Samaje Perine: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Breece Hall	Samaje Perine
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.9	6.5
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	190	98
Rushing Yards	1,065	285
Rush Yds/Game	66.6	19.0
Rushing TDs	4	2
Receptions	36	24
Receiving Yards	350	182
Targets	48	0
Total TDs	6	3
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Breece Hall at 11.9 PPG, 5.4 points per game above Samaje Perine's 6.5. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Breece Hall or Samaje Perine in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Breece Hall has the edge at 11.9 PPG compared to Samaje Perine's 6.5 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 Samaje Perine average in 2025?▾

Breece Hall averaged 11.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 5.4 points per game.

When are Breece Hall and Samaje Perine's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Breece Hall (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Breece Hall or Samaje Perine a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Breece Hall outscored Samaje Perine by 5.4 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.