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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kenneth Walker III vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Kenneth Walker III's 10.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Tyreek Hill (10.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Kenneth Walker III (10.4 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBSeattle Seahawks#29

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

10.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,027

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Kenneth Walker III

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

10.4 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Kenneth Walker III: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB (ranked #29 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Kenneth Walker III vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Kenneth Walker III (RB, Seattle Seahawks) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tyreek Hill posted 10.8 PPG across 4 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Kenneth Walker III has his bye in Week 11, Tyreek Hill in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Kenneth Walker III (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Kenneth Walker III by a projected 7 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kenneth Walker III played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Kenneth Walker III contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kenneth Walker III scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kenneth Walker III caught 31 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Kenneth Walker III is 7 years younger than Tyreek Hill (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kenneth Walker III vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kenneth Walker III	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	10.8
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	177	43
Rushing Yards	1,027	0
Rush Yds/Game	60.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	5	0
Receptions	31	21
Receiving Yards	282	265
Targets	36	29
Total TDs	5	1
Age	25	32
Experience	3 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Tyreek Hill versus 10.4 for Kenneth Walker III in 2025. The baseline favors Tyreek Hill, 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 Kenneth Walker III or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 PPG compared to Kenneth Walker III's 10.4 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 Kenneth Walker III and Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Kenneth Walker III averaged 10.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.4 points per game.

When are Kenneth Walker III and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kenneth Walker III (SEA) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.