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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

D'Andre Swift vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.2 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

D'Andre Swift is the better fantasy play this season.

D'Andre Swift is the better play on a neutral week. 13.2 PPG with 1,386 yards gives a reliable baseline. Quinshon Judkins at 11.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft D'Andre Swift higher, but do not fade Quinshon Judkins entirely.

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

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RBChicago Bears#16PPG LEADER

D'Andre Swift

PPG

13.2

Games

Rush Yds

1,087

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

299

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

D'Andre Swift

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

13.2 PPG11.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

D'Andre Swift: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #16 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, D'Andre Swift is producing at 60% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means D'Andre Swift carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

D'Andre Swift vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between D'Andre Swift and Quinshon Judkins for your lineup, you are not alone. D'Andre Swift finished the 2025 season at 13.2 PPG for the Chicago Bears (16 games), and Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 for the Cleveland Browns (14 games).

That 2.0-point weekly advantage for D'Andre Swift is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. D'Andre Swift ran for 1087 yards and 9 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.

D'Andre Swift has his bye in Week 10, 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

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: D'Andre Swift (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?

•D'Andre Swift outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•D'Andre Swift played 16 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means D'Andre Swift contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•D'Andre Swift scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•D'Andre Swift caught 34 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Quinshon Judkins is 5 years younger than D'Andre Swift (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

D'Andre Swift vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	D'Andre Swift	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	13.2	11.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	211	157
Rushing Yards	1,087	827
Rush Yds/Game	67.9	59.1
Rushing TDs	9	7
Receptions	34	26
Receiving Yards	299	171
Targets	48	36
Total TDs	10	7
Age	27	22
Experience	5 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor D'Andre Swift at 13.2 PPG, 2.0 points per game above Quinshon Judkins's 11.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start D'Andre Swift or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, D'Andre Swift has the edge at 13.2 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 D'Andre Swift and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

D'Andre Swift averaged 13.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are D'Andre Swift and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift (CHI) 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 D'Andre Swift or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

D'Andre Swift outscored Quinshon Judkins by 2.0 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.