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Antonio Gibson vs Justice HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Antonio Gibson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.9 PPG to Justice Hill's 6.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Antonio Gibson is the better fantasy play this season.

Antonio Gibson has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.8-PPG advantage is real (7.9 to 6.1), and Antonio Gibson's 4 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.

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

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RBNew England Patriots#99PPG LEADER
Antonio Gibson
PPG
7.9
Games
15
Rush Yds
548
Rush TDs
3
Rec
24
Rec Yds
195
Bye
Week 14
RBBaltimore Ravens#53
Justice Hill
PPG
6.1
Games
9
Rush Yds
93
Rush TDs
2
Rec
21
Rec Yds
169
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Antonio Gibson
Justice Hill

Head to Head

7.9 PPG6.1 PPG
15 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Antonio Gibson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Justice Hill: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #53 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Antonio Gibson is producing at 36% of elite pace and Justice Hill at 28%. That ranking gap means Justice Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Antonio Gibson vs Justice Hill: The Full Breakdown

Antonio Gibson and Justice Hill are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 PPG across 15 games with the New England Patriots, while Justice Hill posted 6.1 PPG in 9 appearances for the Baltimore Ravens.

A 1.8-PPG gap gives Antonio Gibson 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. Antonio Gibson ran for 548 yards and 3 touchdowns; Justice Hill posted 93 and 2. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One scheduling note: Antonio Gibson is off Week 14 and Justice Hill Week 13. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Antonio Gibson (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Justice Hill (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Antonio Gibson outscored Justice Hill by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Antonio Gibson played 15 games in 2025 compared to Justice Hill's 9. That durability gap means Antonio Gibson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Antonio Gibson scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Antonio Gibson vs Justice Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatAntonio GibsonJustice Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)7.96.1
Games Played159
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)11955
Rushing Yards54893
Rush Yds/Game36.510.3
Rushing TDs32
Receptions2421
Receiving Yards195169
Targets027
Total TDs43
Age-28
Experience-6 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 13

Summary

Antonio Gibson outscored Justice Hill by 1.8 PPG in 2025 (7.9 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 Antonio Gibson or Justice Hill in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Antonio Gibson has the edge at 7.9 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 Antonio Gibson and Justice Hill average in 2025?

Antonio Gibson averaged 7.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Justice Hill averaged 6.1 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Antonio Gibson and Justice Hill's bye weeks in 2026?

Antonio Gibson (NE) has a bye in Week 14, and Justice Hill (BAL) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Antonio Gibson or Justice Hill a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Antonio Gibson outscored Justice Hill by 1.8 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.