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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bucky Irving vs Justice HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Justice Hill's 6.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Bucky Irving outscored Justice Hill by 6.2 PPG in 2025 with 4 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Bucky Irving is the clear pick. Justice Hill 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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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

RBBaltimore Ravens#53

Justice Hill

PPG

6.1

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

169

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Bucky Irving

Justice Hill

Head to Head

12.3 PPG6.1 PPG

10 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bucky Irving is producing at 56% of elite pace and Justice Hill at 28%. That ranking gap means Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bucky Irving vs Justice Hill: The Full Breakdown

There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Bucky Irving (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) averaged 12.3 PPG over 10 games in 2025, outscoring Justice Hill (Baltimore Ravens, 6.1 PPG) by 6.2 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.

The per-game difference of 6.2 points favors Bucky Irving, 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.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 touchdowns; Justice Hill posted 93 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: Bucky Irving is off Week 10 and Justice Hill Week 13. 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

Bucky Irving is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Justice Hill is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Justice Hill by a projected 105 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Bucky Irving played 10 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Bucky Irving contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Bucky Irving scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Bucky Irving is 5 years younger than Justice Hill (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Justice Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Justice Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	6.1
Games Played	10	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	55
Rushing Yards	588	93
Rush Yds/Game	58.8	10.3
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	30	21
Receiving Yards	277	169
Targets	35	27
Total TDs	4	3
Age	23	28
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 13

Summary

12.3 PPG for Bucky Irving versus 6.1 for Justice Hill in 2025. The baseline favors Bucky Irving, 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 Bucky Irving or Justice Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Justice Hill's 6.1 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 Bucky Irving and Justice Hill average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Justice Hill averaged 6.1 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Justice Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Bucky Irving or Justice Hill a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Justice Hill by 6.2 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.