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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cam Akers vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Cam Akers's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Quinshon Judkins is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 11.2 PPG and 998 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Cam Akers (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Quinshon Judkins as the starter and Cam Akers as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBMinnesota Vikings#99

Cam Akers

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

318

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 6

RBCleveland Browns#23PPG LEADER

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Cam Akers

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

6.0 PPG11.2 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Akers: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cam Akers is producing at 27% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means Quinshon Judkins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cam Akers vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Cam Akers and Quinshon Judkins are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Cam Akers averaged 6.0 PPG across 13 games with the Minnesota Vikings, while Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 5.2-PPG gap gives Quinshon Judkins 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. Cam Akers ran for 318 yards and 2 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.

Cam Akers has his bye in Week 6, and Quinshon Judkins rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Quinshon Judkins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Cam Akers is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cam Akers (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Cam Akers by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quinshon Judkins played 14 games in 2025 compared to Cam Akers's 13. 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

Cam Akers vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Akers	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	11.2
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	157
Rushing Yards	318	827
Rush Yds/Game	24.5	59.1
Rushing TDs	2	7
Receptions	14	26
Receiving Yards	98	171
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	2	7
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Quinshon Judkins outscored Cam Akers by 5.2 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 6.0). 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 Cam Akers or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Cam Akers's 6.0 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 Cam Akers and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Cam Akers averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

When are Cam Akers and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Akers (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cam Akers or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins outscored Cam Akers by 5.2 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.