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Justice Hill vs Raheim SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justice Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.1 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Justice Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Justice Hill edges Raheim Sanders by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Justice Hill goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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
9
Rush Yds
93
Rush TDs
2
Rec
21
Rec Yds
169
Bye
Week 13
RBCleveland Browns#99
Raheim Sanders
PPG
4.7
Games
4
Rush Yds
92
Rush TDs
1
Rec
3
Rec Yds
21
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Justice Hill
Raheim Sanders

Head to Head

6.1 PPG4.7 PPG
9 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Raheim Sanders: 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 Raheim Sanders at 21%. That ranking gap means Justice Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justice Hill vs Raheim Sanders: The Full Breakdown

Justice Hill (6.1 PPG) and Raheim Sanders (4.7 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. Justice Hill played 9 games for the Baltimore Ravens; Raheim Sanders suited up 4 times for the Cleveland Browns.

A 1.4-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. Justice Hill ran for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns; Raheim Sanders posted 92 and 1. 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: Justice Hill sits Week 13 while Raheim Sanders is off Week 10. 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: Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Justice Hill outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Justice Hill played 9 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders's 4. That durability gap means Justice Hill 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.
  • Raheim Sanders is 5 years younger than Justice Hill (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justice Hill vs Raheim Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJustice HillRaheim Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)6.14.7
Games Played94
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5519
Rushing Yards9392
Rush Yds/Game10.323.0
Rushing TDs21
Receptions213
Receiving Yards16921
Targets274
Total TDs31
Age2823
Experience6 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 10

Summary

Justice Hill outscored Raheim Sanders by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (6.1 to 4.7). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justice Hill or Raheim Sanders in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Justice Hill has the edge at 6.1 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Raheim Sanders average in 2025?

Justice Hill averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Justice Hill and Raheim Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Justice Hill or Raheim Sanders a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Justice Hill outscored Raheim Sanders by 1.4 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.

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