J.K. Dobbins vs Justice Hill: Who Should You Start?
J.K. Dobbins and Justice Hill are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. J.K. Dobbins averaged 11.0 PPG across 10 games with the Denver Broncos, while Justice Hill posted 5.5 PPG in 10 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.
A 5.5-PPG gap gives J.K. Dobbins 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. J.K. Dobbins ran for 772 yards and 4 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 14 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.
