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Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Quinshon Judkins is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 998 yards gives a reliable baseline. Jacory Croskey-Merritt at 8.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Quinshon Judkins higher, but do not fade Jacory Croskey-Merritt entirely.

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

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RBWashington Commanders#40
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
PPG
8.0
Games
17
Rush Yds
805
Rush TDs
8
Rec
9
Rec Yds
68
Bye
Week 7
RBCleveland Browns#23PPG LEADER
Quinshon Judkins
PPG
11.2
Games
14
Rush Yds
827
Rush TDs
7
Rec
26
Rec Yds
171
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

8.0 PPG11.2 PPG
17 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #40 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt is producing at 36% 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.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Quinshon Judkins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Washington Commanders running back put up 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Quinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns averaged 11.2 in 14. A 3.2-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.2 points favors Quinshon Judkins, 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. Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 805 yards and 8 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.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has his bye in Week 7, 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

Quinshon Judkins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (age 25) 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?

  • Quinshon Judkins outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJacory Croskey-MerrittQuinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)8.011.2
Games Played1714
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)136157
Rushing Yards805827
Rush Yds/Game47.459.1
Rushing TDs87
Receptions926
Receiving Yards68171
Targets1336
Total TDs87
Age2522
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

Summary

11.2 PPG for Quinshon Judkins versus 8.0 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2025. The baseline favors Quinshon Judkins, 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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 8.0 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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 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 3.2 points per game.

When are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Quinshon Judkins outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 3.2 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.