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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Justice Hill vs Khalil HerbertWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justice Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.1 PPG to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justice Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Justice Hill and Khalil Herbert are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-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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RBBaltimore Ravens#53PPG LEADER

Justice Hill

PPG

6.1

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

169

Bye

Week 13

RBCincinnati Bengals#99

Khalil Herbert

PPG

5.8

Games

Rush Yds

248

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Justice Hill

Khalil Herbert

Head to Head

6.1 PPG5.8 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Khalil Herbert: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Justice Hill is producing at 28% of elite pace and Khalil Herbert at 26%. That ranking gap means Justice Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justice Hill vs Khalil Herbert: The Full Breakdown

This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Justice Hill finished the 2025 season at 6.1 PPG over 9 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while Khalil Herbert clocked in at 5.8 across 12 appearances for the Cincinnati Bengals. A 0.3-point gap means any given week could go either way.

With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Justice Hill ran for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns; Khalil Herbert posted 248 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: Justice Hill is off Week 13 and Khalil Herbert Week 12. 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

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: Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Khalil Herbert (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Justice Hill outscored Khalil Herbert by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Khalil Herbert played 12 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Khalil Herbert 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

Justice Hill vs Khalil Herbert: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justice Hill	Khalil Herbert
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.1	5.8
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	55	70
Rushing Yards	93	248
Rush Yds/Game	10.3	20.7
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	21	12
Receiving Yards	169	85
Targets	27	0
Total TDs	3	2
Age	28	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 12

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Justice Hill at 6.1 PPG, 0.3 points per game above Khalil Herbert's 5.8. 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 Justice Hill or Khalil Herbert in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Justice Hill has the edge at 6.1 PPG compared to Khalil Herbert's 5.8 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 Justice Hill and Khalil Herbert average in 2025?▾

Justice Hill averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Khalil Herbert averaged 5.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

When are Justice Hill and Khalil Herbert's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Khalil Herbert (CIN) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justice Hill or Khalil Herbert a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Justice Hill outscored Khalil Herbert by 0.3 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.