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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bucky Irving vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Bucky Irving is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Bucky Irving edges Quinshon Judkins by 1.1 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, Bucky Irving 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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RBTampa Bay Buccaneers#19PPG LEADER

Bucky Irving

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

588

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

277

Bye

Week 10

RBCleveland Browns#23

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Bucky Irving

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

12.3 PPG11.2 PPG

10 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Bucky Irving: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #19 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bucky Irving is producing at 56% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means Bucky Irving carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bucky Irving vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Bucky Irving (12.3 PPG) and Quinshon Judkins (11.2 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. Bucky Irving played 10 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; Quinshon Judkins suited up 14 times for the Cleveland Browns.

A 1.1-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. Bucky Irving ran for 588 yards and 1 touchdowns; Quinshon Judkins posted 827 and 7. 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: Bucky Irving sits Week 10 while Quinshon Judkins 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: Bucky Irving (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Bucky Irving outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quinshon Judkins played 14 games in 2025 compared to Bucky Irving's 10. That durability gap means Quinshon Judkins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quinshon Judkins scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bucky Irving vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bucky Irving	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	11.2
Games Played	10	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	157
Rushing Yards	588	827
Rush Yds/Game	58.8	59.1
Rushing TDs	1	7
Receptions	30	26
Receiving Yards	277	171
Targets	35	36
Total TDs	4	7
Age	23	22
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Bucky Irving outscored Quinshon Judkins by 1.1 PPG in 2025 (12.3 to 11.2). 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 Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Bucky Irving has the edge at 12.3 PPG compared to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 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 Bucky Irving and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Bucky Irving averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 10 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.1 points per game.

When are Bucky Irving and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving (TB) has a bye in Week 10, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Bucky Irving outscored Quinshon Judkins by 1.1 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.