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Justice Hill vs Tyjae SpearsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyjae Spears is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.9 PPG to Justice Hill's 6.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyjae Spears is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tyjae Spears and Justice Hill are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-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#53
Justice Hill
PPG
6.1
Games
9
Rush Yds
93
Rush TDs
2
Rec
21
Rec Yds
169
Bye
Week 13
RBTennessee Titans#48PPG LEADER
Tyjae Spears
PPG
6.9
Games
13
Rush Yds
283
Rush TDs
2
Rec
45
Rec Yds
264
Bye
Week 9

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Justice Hill
Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

6.1 PPG6.9 PPG
9 GP13 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Justice Hill is producing at 28% of elite pace and Tyjae Spears at 31%. That ranking gap means Tyjae Spears carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justice Hill vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Justice Hill and Tyjae Spears is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 0.8 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 Tyjae Spears posted 6.9 with the Tennessee Titans in 13.

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.

Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Justice Hill profiles as a more traditional rusher with 93 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Justice Hill has his bye in Week 13, and Tyjae Spears rests in Week 9. 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. Tyjae Spears (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Tyjae Spears outscored Justice Hill by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tyjae Spears played 13 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Tyjae Spears 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.
  • Tyjae Spears caught 45 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
  • Tyjae Spears is 4 years younger than Justice Hill (24 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justice Hill vs Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJustice HillTyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)6.16.9
Games Played913
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)5590
Rushing Yards93283
Rush Yds/Game10.321.8
Rushing TDs22
Receptions2145
Receiving Yards169264
Targets2750
Total TDs32
Age2824
Experience6 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 9

Summary

6.9 PPG for Tyjae Spears versus 6.1 for Justice Hill in 2025. The baseline favors Tyjae Spears, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justice Hill or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyjae Spears has the edge at 6.9 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.

How many fantasy points did Justice Hill and Tyjae Spears average in 2025?

Justice Hill averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Justice Hill and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?

Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justice Hill or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Tyjae Spears outscored Justice Hill by 0.8 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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