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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Isiah Pacheco vs Justice HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justice Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.1 PPG to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justice Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Justice Hill and Isiah Pacheco are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBKansas City Chiefs#54

Isiah Pacheco

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

462

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

101

Bye

Week 5

RBBaltimore Ravens#53PPG LEADER

Justice Hill

PPG

6.1

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

169

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Isiah Pacheco

Justice Hill

Head to Head

6.0 PPG6.1 PPG

13 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Isiah Pacheco: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Isiah Pacheco is producing at 27% of elite pace and Justice Hill at 28%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Isiah Pacheco vs Justice Hill: The Full Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco (6.0 PPG) and Justice Hill (6.1 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two running backs are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Isiah Pacheco played 13 games for the Kansas City Chiefs; Justice Hill suited up 9 times for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 0.1-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Isiah Pacheco sits Week 5 while Justice Hill is off Week 13. 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Isiah Pacheco (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Justice Hill outscored Isiah Pacheco by a projected 2 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Isiah Pacheco played 13 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Isiah Pacheco contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Justice Hill scored 3 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco vs Justice Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isiah Pacheco	Justice Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	6.1
Games Played	13	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	55
Rushing Yards	462	93
Rush Yds/Game	35.5	10.3
Rushing TDs	1	2
Receptions	19	21
Receiving Yards	101	169
Targets	26	27
Total TDs	2	3
Age	27	28
Experience	3 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Justice Hill at 6.1 PPG, 0.1 points per game above Isiah Pacheco's 6.0. 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 Isiah Pacheco or Justice Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justice Hill has the edge at 6.1 PPG compared to Isiah Pacheco's 6.0 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 Isiah Pacheco and Justice Hill average in 2025?▾

Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Justice Hill averaged 6.1 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 0.1 points per game.

When are Isiah Pacheco and Justice Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isiah Pacheco or Justice Hill a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Justice Hill outscored Isiah Pacheco by 0.1 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.