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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Josh Jacobs vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.6 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Josh Jacobs is the better fantasy play this season.

Josh Jacobs is the better play on a neutral week. 14.6 PPG with 1,211 yards gives a reliable baseline. Quinshon Judkins at 11.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Josh Jacobs higher, but do not fade Quinshon Judkins entirely.

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

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RBGreen Bay Packers#8PPG LEADER

Josh Jacobs

PPG

14.6

Games

Rush Yds

929

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

282

Bye

Week 11

RBCleveland Browns#23

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Josh Jacobs

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

14.6 PPG11.2 PPG

15 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Josh Jacobs: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #8 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Josh Jacobs is producing at 66% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means Josh Jacobs carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Josh Jacobs vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Josh Jacobs and Quinshon Judkins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Green Bay Packers running back put up 14.6 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Quinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns averaged 11.2 in 14. A 3.4-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.4 points favors Josh Jacobs, 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. Josh Jacobs ran for 929 yards and 13 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.

Both share a Week 11 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Josh Jacobs is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Quinshon Judkins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Josh Jacobs (age 28, 6 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Josh Jacobs outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Josh Jacobs played 15 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Josh Jacobs contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Josh Jacobs scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.9 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Josh Jacobs caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Quinshon Judkins is 6 years younger than Josh Jacobs (22 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Jacobs vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Jacobs	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.6	11.2
Games Played	15	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	219	157
Rushing Yards	929	827
Rush Yds/Game	61.9	59.1
Rushing TDs	13	7
Receptions	36	26
Receiving Yards	282	171
Targets	44	36
Total TDs	14	7
Age	28	22
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

14.6 PPG for Josh Jacobs versus 11.2 for Quinshon Judkins in 2025. The baseline favors Josh Jacobs, 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 Josh Jacobs or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Josh Jacobs has the edge at 14.6 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 Josh Jacobs and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Josh Jacobs averaged 14.6 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 3.4 points per game.

Do Josh Jacobs and Quinshon Judkins share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Josh Jacobs and Quinshon Judkins share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Josh Jacobs or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Josh Jacobs outscored Quinshon Judkins by 3.4 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.