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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

Malik Nabers or Quinshon JudkinsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

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Start Malik Nabers over Quinshon Judkins in 2026.

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2, a 0.8 point per game edge. Nabers posted that edge in only 4 games, so the per-game ceiling is real but watch his availability. Malik Nabers is Tier 3 among wide receivers, Quinshon Judkins is Tier 5 among running backs.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Malik Nabers (12.0 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Quinshon Judkins (11.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRNew York Giants#14PPG LEADER

Malik Nabers

PPG

12.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

271

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

RBCleveland Browns#23

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Malik Nabers

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

12.0 PPG11.2 PPG

4 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Malik Nabers: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #14 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 5 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 5 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

Malik Nabers vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) against Quinshon Judkins (RB, Cleveland Browns) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 4 games, while Quinshon Judkins posted 11.2 PPG across 14 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Malik Nabers has his bye in Week 8, Quinshon Judkins in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Malik Nabers (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Malik Nabers outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quinshon Judkins played 14 games in 2025 compared to Malik Nabers's 4. That durability gap means Quinshon Judkins 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.
•Quinshon Judkins saw 36 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Malik Nabers vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Malik Nabers	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.0	11.2
Games Played	4	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	48	157
Rushing Yards	0	827
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	59.1
Rushing TDs	0	7
Receptions	18	26
Receiving Yards	271	171
Targets	35	36
Total TDs	2	7
Age	23	22
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Malik Nabers holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 12.0 points per game. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Malik Nabers has the edge at 12.0 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.

Should I draft Malik Nabers or Quinshon Judkins in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh Malik Nabers's 12.0 fantasy points per game against Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 and what your roster still needs at RB. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did Malik Nabers and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Malik Nabers and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.