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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyle Monangai vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 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 3.1-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 8.1), and Quinshon Judkins's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Kyle Monangai 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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RBChicago Bears#38

Kyle Monangai

PPG

8.1

Games

Rush Yds

783

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

164

Bye

Week 10

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

Kyle Monangai

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

8.1 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kyle Monangai: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #38 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyle Monangai is producing at 37% 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.

Kyle Monangai vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Kyle Monangai and Quinshon Judkins are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 PPG across 17 games with the Chicago Bears, while Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 3.1-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. Kyle Monangai ran for 783 yards and 5 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: Kyle Monangai is off Week 10 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

If you can acquire Quinshon Judkins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Kyle Monangai is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Kyle Monangai (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Kyle Monangai by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyle Monangai played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Kyle Monangai 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyle Monangai vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyle Monangai	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.1	11.2
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	138	157
Rushing Yards	783	827
Rush Yds/Game	46.1	59.1
Rushing TDs	5	7
Receptions	18	26
Receiving Yards	164	171
Targets	30	36
Total TDs	5	7
Age	23	22
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 11

Summary

Quinshon Judkins outscored Kyle Monangai by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (11.2 to 8.1). 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 Kyle Monangai or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Kyle Monangai's 8.1 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 Kyle Monangai and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Kyle Monangai averaged 8.1 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 3.1 points per game.

When are Kyle Monangai and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Kyle Monangai (CHI) has a bye in Week 10, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Kyle Monangai or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins outscored Kyle Monangai by 3.1 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.