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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Javonte Williams vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Javonte Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (14.1 to 11.2), and Javonte Williams's 13 touchdowns show scoring upside. Quinshon Judkins is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

RBCleveland Browns#23

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Javonte Williams

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

14.1 PPG11.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Javonte Williams is producing at 64% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Javonte Williams vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys) finished the 2025 season averaging 14.1 fantasy points per game in 16 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.

Javonte Williams carries a 2.9-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. Javonte Williams ran for 1201 yards and 11 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.

One scheduling note: Javonte Williams is off Week 14 and Quinshon Judkins Week 11. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Javonte Williams (age 26) 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?

•Javonte Williams outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Javonte Williams played 16 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Javonte Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Quinshon Judkins is 4 years younger than Javonte Williams (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Javonte Williams vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Javonte Williams	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.1	11.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	226	157
Rushing Yards	1,201	827
Rush Yds/Game	75.1	59.1
Rushing TDs	11	7
Receptions	35	26
Receiving Yards	137	171
Targets	51	36
Total TDs	13	7
Age	26	22
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Javonte Williams holds the PPG edge with solid output at 14.1 points per game. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 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 Javonte Williams or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 Javonte Williams and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 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 2.9 points per game.

When are Javonte Williams and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Javonte Williams or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored Quinshon Judkins by 2.9 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.