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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Isiah Pacheco vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Isiah Pacheco'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. Isiah Pacheco (6.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Quinshon Judkins as the starter and Isiah Pacheco as depth.

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

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RBKansas City Chiefs#54

Isiah Pacheco

PPG

6.0

Games

Rush Yds

462

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

101

Bye

Week 5

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

Isiah Pacheco

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

6.0 PPG11.2 PPG

13 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Isiah Pacheco: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #54 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Isiah Pacheco 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.

Isiah Pacheco vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 13 games. Quinshon Judkins (Cleveland Browns) came in at 11.2 PPG over 14 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Quinshon Judkins carries a 5.2-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Isiah Pacheco ran for 462 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.

Isiah Pacheco has his bye in Week 5, 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. Isiah Pacheco is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Isiah Pacheco (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 Isiah Pacheco by a projected 88 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quinshon Judkins played 14 games in 2025 compared to Isiah Pacheco'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.
•Quinshon Judkins is 5 years younger than Isiah Pacheco (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Isiah Pacheco vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Isiah Pacheco	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	11.2
Games Played	13	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	78	157
Rushing Yards	462	827
Rush Yds/Game	35.5	59.1
Rushing TDs	1	7
Receptions	19	26
Receiving Yards	101	171
Targets	26	36
Total TDs	2	7
Age	27	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Quinshon Judkins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Isiah Pacheco averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Isiah Pacheco or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Isiah Pacheco'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 Isiah Pacheco and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Isiah Pacheco 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 Isiah Pacheco and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Isiah Pacheco (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Isiah Pacheco or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins outscored Isiah Pacheco 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.