Jonathan Taylor vs Justice Hill: Who Should You Start?
Jonathan Taylor and Justice Hill are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Indianapolis Colts running back averaged 20.0 PPG in 2025, a full 14.5 points per game ahead of Justice Hill's 5.5 with the Baltimore Ravens. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.
A 14.5-PPG gap gives Jonathan Taylor 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.
Jonathan Taylor is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 46 targets into 378 yards, while Justice Hill profiles as a more traditional rusher with 93 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jonathan Taylor carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
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.
