Kyren Williams vs Quinshon Judkins: Who Should You Start?
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 10.5 PPG in 15 appearances for the Cleveland Browns.
A 3.9-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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Kyren Williams sits Week 6 while Quinshon Judkins is off Week 10. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
