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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Najee Harris (12.8 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tyreek Hill (10.8 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.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

WRMiami Dolphins#20

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

12.8 PPG10.8 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 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 5 (Deep League) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR in most league formats.

Najee Harris vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Najee Harris (RB, Pittsburgh Steelers) against Tyreek Hill (WR, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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.

Najee Harris has his bye in Week 9, 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: Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Tyreek Hill by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	10.8
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	43
Rushing Yards	1,010	0
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	0.0
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	30	21
Receiving Yards	225	265
Targets	0	29
Total TDs	7	1
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 6

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 10.8 for Tyreek Hill in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, 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 Najee Harris or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 PPG compared to Tyreek Hill's 10.8 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 Najee Harris and Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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 2.0 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.