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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Justice Hill vs Zonovan KnightWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Zonovan Knight is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 6.8 PPG to Justice Hill's 6.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Zonovan Knight is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Zonovan Knight edges Justice Hill by 0.7 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, Zonovan Knight 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

RBArizona Cardinals#99PPG LEADER

Zonovan Knight

PPG

6.8

Games

Rush Yds

269

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

160

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Justice Hill

Zonovan Knight

Head to Head

6.1 PPG6.8 PPG

9 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Zonovan Knight: 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 Zonovan Knight at 31%. That ranking gap means Justice Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Justice Hill vs Zonovan Knight: The Full Breakdown

Justice Hill (6.1 PPG) and Zonovan Knight (6.8 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; Zonovan Knight suited up 12 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.7-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; Zonovan Knight posted 269 and 4. 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 Zonovan Knight 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

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. Zonovan Knight (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Zonovan Knight outscored Justice Hill by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Zonovan Knight played 12 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Zonovan Knight contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Zonovan Knight scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justice Hill vs Zonovan Knight: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justice Hill	Zonovan Knight
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.1	6.8
Games Played	9	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	55	82
Rushing Yards	93	269
Rush Yds/Game	10.3	22.4
Rushing TDs	2	4
Receptions	21	22
Receiving Yards	169	160
Targets	27	31
Total TDs	3	5
Age	28	25
Experience	6 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Zonovan Knight holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 6.8 points per game. Justice Hill averaged 6.1 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 Zonovan Knight in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Zonovan Knight has the edge at 6.8 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 Zonovan Knight average in 2025?▾

Justice Hill averaged 6.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Zonovan Knight averaged 6.8 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Justice Hill and Zonovan Knight's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Justice Hill or Zonovan Knight a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Zonovan Knight outscored Justice Hill by 0.7 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.