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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jawhar Jordan vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Quinshon Judkins has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.6-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 6.6), and Quinshon Judkins's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jawhar Jordan 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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RBHouston Texans#50

Jawhar Jordan

PPG

6.6

Games

Rush Yds

193

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

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

Jawhar Jordan

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

6.6 PPG11.2 PPG

4 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jawhar Jordan: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #50 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jawhar Jordan is producing at 30% 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.

Jawhar Jordan vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Jawhar Jordan and Quinshon Judkins are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 PPG across 4 games with the Houston Texans, while Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 4.6-PPG gap gives Quinshon Judkins the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jawhar Jordan ran for 193 yards and undefined 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.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Jawhar Jordan sits Week 8 while Quinshon Judkins is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Quinshon Judkins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jawhar Jordan is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jawhar Jordan (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?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Jawhar Jordan by a projected 78 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quinshon Judkins played 14 games in 2025 compared to Jawhar Jordan's 4. That durability gap means Quinshon Judkins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Quinshon Judkins is 4 years younger than Jawhar Jordan (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jawhar Jordan vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jawhar Jordan	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.6	11.2
Games Played	4	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	26	157
Rushing Yards	193	827
Rush Yds/Game	48.3	59.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	7	26
Receiving Yards	34	171
Targets	7	36
Total TDs	0	7
Age	26	22
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Quinshon Judkins outscored Jawhar Jordan by 4.6 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 6.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jawhar Jordan or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Jawhar Jordan's 6.6 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 Jawhar Jordan and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Jawhar Jordan averaged 6.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 4.6 points per game.

When are Jawhar Jordan and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jawhar Jordan (HOU) has a bye in Week 8, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jawhar Jordan or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins outscored Jawhar Jordan by 4.6 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.