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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jonnu Smith vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quinshon Judkins (11.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jonnu Smith (8.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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TEMiami Dolphins#99

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

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

Jonnu Smith

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

8.2 PPG11.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Jonnu Smith: Tier 5 (Deep League) TE (ranked #99 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 5 (Deep League) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Jonnu Smith vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Jonnu Smith (TE, Miami Dolphins) against Quinshon Judkins (RB, Cleveland Browns) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 PPG across 14 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Jonnu Smith has his bye in Week 6, Quinshon Judkins in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Quinshon Judkins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jonnu Smith is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jonnu Smith played 15 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Jonnu Smith 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.
•Jonnu Smith saw 68 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jonnu Smith vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jonnu Smith	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	11.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	123	157
Rushing Yards	0	827
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	52	26
Receiving Yards	562	171
Targets	68	36
Total TDs	4	7
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

Quinshon Judkins outscored Jonnu Smith by 3.0 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 8.2). 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 Jonnu Smith or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 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 Jonnu Smith and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Jonnu Smith and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.