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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Derrick Henry vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 16.0 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Derrick Henry is the better fantasy play this season.

Derrick Henry is the better play on a neutral week. 16.0 PPG with 1,745 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 Derrick Henry 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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RBBaltimore Ravens#7PPG LEADER

Derrick Henry

PPG

16.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,595

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

150

Bye

Week 13

RBCleveland Browns#23

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Derrick Henry

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

16.0 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Derrick Henry: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #7 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Derrick Henry is producing at 73% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means Derrick Henry carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Derrick Henry vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Derrick Henry and Quinshon Judkins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Baltimore Ravens running back put up 16.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Quinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns averaged 11.2 in 14. A 4.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.8 points favors Derrick Henry, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Derrick Henry ran for 1595 yards and 16 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.

Derrick Henry has his bye in Week 13, 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

Derrick Henry is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Quinshon Judkins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Derrick Henry (age 32, 9 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Derrick Henry outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Derrick Henry played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Derrick Henry contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Derrick Henry scored 16 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Quinshon Judkins is 10 years younger than Derrick Henry (22 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	16.0	11.2
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	272	157
Rushing Yards	1,595	827
Rush Yds/Game	93.8	59.1
Rushing TDs	16	7
Receptions	15	26
Receiving Yards	150	171
Targets	21	36
Total TDs	16	7
Age	32	22
Experience	9 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 11

Summary

16.0 PPG for Derrick Henry versus 11.2 for Quinshon Judkins in 2025. The baseline favors Derrick Henry, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Derrick Henry has the edge at 16.0 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 Derrick Henry and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Derrick Henry or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry outscored Quinshon Judkins by 4.8 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.