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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kareem Hunt vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Quinshon Judkins is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 998 yards gives a reliable baseline. Kareem Hunt at 8.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Quinshon Judkins higher, but do not fade Kareem Hunt entirely.

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

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RBKansas City Chiefs#39

Kareem Hunt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

611

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

143

Bye

Week 5

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

Kareem Hunt

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

8.0 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kareem Hunt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #39 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kareem Hunt is producing at 36% 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.

Kareem Hunt vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Kareem Hunt and Quinshon Judkins for your lineup, you are not alone. Kareem Hunt finished the 2025 season at 8.0 PPG for the Kansas City Chiefs (17 games), and Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 for the Cleveland Browns (14 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for Quinshon Judkins is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Kareem Hunt ran for 611 yards and 8 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: Kareem Hunt is off Week 5 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

Quinshon Judkins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Kareem Hunt is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Kareem Hunt (age 30, 8 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?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Kareem Hunt by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kareem Hunt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Kareem Hunt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kareem Hunt scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Quinshon Judkins is 8 years younger than Kareem Hunt (22 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kareem Hunt vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kareem Hunt	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	11.2
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	157
Rushing Yards	611	827
Rush Yds/Game	35.9	59.1
Rushing TDs	8	7
Receptions	18	26
Receiving Yards	143	171
Targets	25	36
Total TDs	9	7
Age	30	22
Experience	8 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Quinshon Judkins at 11.2 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Kareem Hunt's 8.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Kareem Hunt or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Kareem Hunt's 8.0 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 Kareem Hunt and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Kareem Hunt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Kareem Hunt and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kareem Hunt (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kareem Hunt or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins outscored Kareem Hunt by 3.2 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.