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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Justice Hill or Samaje PerineWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

It is nearly a coin flip, but lean Samaje Perine over Justice Hill in 2026.

Samaje Perine (6.5 PPG) and Justice Hill (6.1) finished 2025 separated by under a point per game. Perine also stayed healthier, playing 15 games to 9, which steadies his weekly floor.

The Bottom Line

This one is genuinely close. Samaje Perine edges Justice Hill by 0.4 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, Samaje Perine 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#53

Justice Hill

PPG

6.1

Games

Rush Yds

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

169

Bye

Week 13

RBKansas City ChiefsPPG LEADER

Samaje Perine

PPG

6.5

Games

Rush Yds

285

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

182

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Justice Hill

Samaje Perine

Head to Head

6.1 PPG6.5 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Justice Hill: Tier 6 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Samaje Perine: Unranked RB. Among the top 50 running backs this season, Justice Hill is producing at 28% of elite pace and Samaje Perine at 30%. Their per-game production is close enough that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Justice Hill vs Samaje Perine: The Full Breakdown

Justice Hill (6.1 PPG) and Samaje Perine (6.5 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; Samaje Perine suited up 15 times for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 0.4-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; Samaje Perine posted 285 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: Justice Hill sits Week 13 while Samaje Perine is off Week 6. 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. Samaje Perine (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Samaje Perine outscored Justice Hill by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Samaje Perine played 15 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Samaje Perine 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 Samaje Perine: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justice Hill	Samaje Perine
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.1	6.5
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	55	98
Rushing Yards	93	285
Rush Yds/Game	10.3	19.0
Rushing TDs	2	2
Receptions	21	24
Receiving Yards	169	182
Targets	27	0
Total TDs	3	3
Age	28	-
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 6

Summary

Samaje Perine outscored Justice Hill by 0.4 PPG in 2025 (6.5 to 6.1). 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 Samaje Perine in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Samaje Perine has the edge at 6.5 PPG compared to Justice Hill's 6.1 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.

Should I draft Justice Hill or Samaje Perine in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Samaje Perine and Justice Hill come off the board in the same range, so take whichever fits your roster build. Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 fantasy points per game in 2025 to Justice Hill's 6.1, a gap of under a point. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Justice Hill and Samaje Perine average in 2025?▾

Justice Hill averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Justice Hill and Samaje Perine's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justice Hill or Samaje Perine a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Samaje Perine outscored Justice Hill by 0.4 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.