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Justice Hill vs Ty JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Justice Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.1 PPG to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ty Johnson by 0.9 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
RBBuffalo Bills#99
Ty Johnson
PPG
5.2
Games
17
Rush Yds
200
Rush TDs
3
Rec
24
Rec Yds
263
Bye
Week 12

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Justice Hill
Ty Johnson

Head to Head

6.1 PPG5.2 PPG
9 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Ty Johnson: 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 Ty Johnson at 24%. That ranking gap means Justice Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justice Hill vs Ty Johnson: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Justice Hill and Ty Johnson is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.9 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Justice Hill averaged 6.1 PPG with the Baltimore Ravens across 9 games, and Ty Johnson posted 5.2 with the Buffalo Bills in 17.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Justice Hill ran for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns; Ty Johnson posted 200 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Justice Hill has his bye in Week 13, and Ty Johnson rests in Week 12. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

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. Ty Johnson (age 28, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Justice Hill outscored Ty Johnson by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Ty Johnson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Ty Johnson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Ty Johnson scored 5 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 Ty Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJustice HillTy Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)6.15.2
Games Played917
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5588
Rushing Yards93200
Rush Yds/Game10.311.8
Rushing TDs23
Receptions2124
Receiving Yards169263
Targets2733
Total TDs35
Age2828
Experience6 yrs7 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 12

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Justice Hill holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.1 points per game. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justice Hill or Ty Johnson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Justice Hill has the edge at 6.1 PPG compared to Ty Johnson's 5.2 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 Ty Johnson average in 2025?

Justice Hill averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Ty Johnson averaged 5.2 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Justice Hill and Ty Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?

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

Is Justice Hill or Ty Johnson a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Justice Hill outscored Ty Johnson by 0.9 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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