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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Kyren Williams vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Kyren Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Kyren Williams has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.2-PPG advantage is real (14.4 to 11.2), and Kyren Williams's 13 touchdowns show scoring upside. Quinshon Judkins 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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RBLos Angeles Rams#11PPG LEADER

Kyren Williams

PPG

14.4

Games

Rush Yds

1,252

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

281

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

Kyren Williams

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

14.4 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Kyren Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #11 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Kyren Williams is producing at 65% of elite pace and Quinshon Judkins at 51%. That ranking gap means Kyren Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Kyren Williams vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Kyren Williams and Quinshon Judkins are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 PPG across 17 games with the Los Angeles Rams, while Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 PPG in 14 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.

A 3.2-PPG gap gives Kyren Williams 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. Kyren Williams ran for 1252 yards and 10 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 thing to note: both players share a Week 11 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Kyren Williams at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Quinshon Judkins is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Kyren Williams (age 25) 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?

•Kyren Williams outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Kyren Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Kyren Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Kyren Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Kyren Williams caught 36 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Both players share a Week 11 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Kyren Williams vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Kyren Williams	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	11.2
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	157
Rushing Yards	1,252	827
Rush Yds/Game	73.6	59.1
Rushing TDs	10	7
Receptions	36	26
Receiving Yards	281	171
Targets	50	36
Total TDs	13	7
Age	25	22
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 11

Summary

Kyren Williams outscored Quinshon Judkins by 3.2 PPG in 2025 (14.4 to 11.2). 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 Kyren Williams or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Kyren Williams has the edge at 14.4 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 Kyren Williams and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Kyren Williams averaged 14.4 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.

Do Kyren Williams and Quinshon Judkins share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Kyren Williams 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 Kyren Williams or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Kyren Williams outscored Quinshon Judkins 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.