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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jaylen Warren vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.3 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jaylen Warren is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Jaylen Warren and Quinshon Judkins are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.1-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#18PPG LEADER

Jaylen Warren

PPG

12.3

Games

Rush Yds

958

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

333

Bye

Week 9

RBCleveland Browns#23

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Jaylen Warren

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

12.3 PPG11.2 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jaylen Warren: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #18 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jaylen Warren is producing at 56% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means Jaylen Warren carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jaylen Warren vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

The gap between Jaylen Warren and Quinshon Judkins is smaller than most fantasy managers think. Separated by just 1.1 PPG in 2025, this is one of those running back decisions that comes down to context, not name recognition. Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 PPG with the Pittsburgh Steelers across 16 games, and Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 with the Cleveland Browns in 14.

When two running backs are separated by less than two points per game, the decision shifts to weekly context. Who has the softer defense? Who is trending up over the last month? Which team is projected for more total points? Those are the tiebreakers that actually matter.

Jaylen Warren is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 333 yards, while Quinshon Judkins profiles as a more traditional rusher with 827 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Jaylen Warren carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.

Jaylen Warren has his bye in Week 9, 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

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: Jaylen Warren (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?

•Jaylen Warren outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 19 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jaylen Warren played 16 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Jaylen Warren contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jaylen Warren scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Jaylen Warren caught 40 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Quinshon Judkins is 5 years younger than Jaylen Warren (22 vs 27), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Warren vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jaylen Warren	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.3	11.2
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	197	157
Rushing Yards	958	827
Rush Yds/Game	59.9	59.1
Rushing TDs	6	7
Receptions	40	26
Receiving Yards	333	171
Targets	45	36
Total TDs	8	7
Age	27	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

12.3 PPG for Jaylen Warren versus 11.2 for Quinshon Judkins in 2025. The baseline favors Jaylen Warren, 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 Jaylen Warren or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jaylen Warren has the edge at 12.3 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 Jaylen Warren and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Warren averaged 12.3 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 1.1 points per game.

When are Jaylen Warren and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jaylen Warren or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jaylen Warren outscored Quinshon Judkins by 1.1 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.