The New York Jets will host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Breece Hall.
Is Breece Hall Playing in Week 1?
Hall is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Jets’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Breece Hall in Week 1?
How often has a running back received 20 or more touches in a game started by Justin Fields? Across 44 such games, it has happened 15 times. While many want to lower expectations for Breece Hall’s volume, history suggests that he will get enough opportunities to approach RB1 status if he is productive.
However, that is a larger conversation for the entire season. For this specific game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, his numbers will likely be in the low-end RB2 range. The Steelers have ranked as a top-12 defense for two consecutive seasons, and their offense is expected to control the clock, limiting the total number of possessions. Hall averaged just over 13 carries per game in 2024-25, a reasonable expectation for this matchup.
His involvement in the passing game could boost his final ranking this week, but relying on that is a risk in an offense with a newly defined structure. For those playing the long game, Hall is a potential buy-low candidate after his Week 6 game against the Denver Broncos in London.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Breece Hall’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Hall is projected to score 13.4 points in PPR formats. This includes 49.5 rushing yards, 0.3 rushing touchdowns, 3 receptions for 26.5 receiving yards, and 0.2 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact:Â Jets vs Steelers
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 73 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 9 mph.
