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Justice Hill vs Zach CharbonnetWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Justice Hill's 6.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zach Charbonnet is the better fantasy play this season.

Zach Charbonnet has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (10.7 to 6.1), and Zach Charbonnet's 12 touchdowns show scoring upside. Justice Hill is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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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
RBSeattle Seahawks#28PPG LEADER
Zach Charbonnet
PPG
10.7
Games
16
Rush Yds
730
Rush TDs
12
Rec
20
Rec Yds
144
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Justice Hill
Zach Charbonnet

Head to Head

6.1 PPG10.7 PPG
9 GP16 GP
Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Zach Charbonnet: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #28 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Justice Hill is producing at 28% of elite pace and Zach Charbonnet at 49%. That ranking gap means Zach Charbonnet carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justice Hill vs Zach Charbonnet: The Full Breakdown

Justice Hill and Zach Charbonnet are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Justice Hill averaged 6.1 PPG across 9 games with the Baltimore Ravens, while Zach Charbonnet posted 10.7 PPG in 16 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Zach Charbonnet the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Justice Hill ran for 93 yards and 2 touchdowns; Zach Charbonnet posted 730 and 12. 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 Zach Charbonnet is off Week 11. 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

If you can acquire Zach Charbonnet at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Justice Hill is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Zach Charbonnet (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Zach Charbonnet outscored Justice Hill by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Zach Charbonnet played 16 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Zach Charbonnet contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Zach Charbonnet scored 12 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justice Hill vs Zach Charbonnet: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJustice HillZach Charbonnet
PPG (Half-PPR)6.110.7
Games Played916
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)55171
Rushing Yards93730
Rush Yds/Game10.345.6
Rushing TDs212
Receptions2120
Receiving Yards169144
Targets2724
Total TDs312
Age2825
Experience6 yrs2 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 13Week 11

Summary

Zach Charbonnet outscored Justice Hill by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (10.7 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 Zach Charbonnet in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Zach Charbonnet has the edge at 10.7 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 Zach Charbonnet average in 2025?

Justice Hill averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Zach Charbonnet averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Justice Hill and Zach Charbonnet's bye weeks in 2026?

Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Zach Charbonnet (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Justice Hill or Zach Charbonnet a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Zach Charbonnet outscored Justice Hill by 4.6 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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