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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Najee Harris vs Quinshon JudkinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Najee Harris is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.8 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Najee Harris is the better fantasy play this season.

Najee Harris is the better play on a neutral week. 12.8 PPG with 1,235 yards gives a reliable baseline. Quinshon Judkins at 11.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Najee Harris higher, but do not fade Quinshon Judkins entirely.

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

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RBPittsburgh Steelers#99PPG LEADER

Najee Harris

PPG

12.8

Games

Rush Yds

1,010

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

225

Bye

Week 9

RBCleveland Browns#23

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Najee Harris

Quinshon Judkins

Head to Head

12.8 PPG11.2 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Najee Harris: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Najee Harris is producing at 58% 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.

Najee Harris vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Najee Harris and Quinshon Judkins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Pittsburgh Steelers running back put up 12.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Quinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns averaged 11.2 in 14. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Najee Harris, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Najee Harris ran for 1010 yards and 6 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: Najee Harris is off Week 9 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

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: Najee Harris (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open. Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Najee Harris outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Najee Harris played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Najee Harris contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Najee Harris scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Najee Harris vs Quinshon Judkins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Najee Harris	Quinshon Judkins
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.8	11.2
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	218	157
Rushing Yards	1,010	827
Rush Yds/Game	59.4	59.1
Rushing TDs	6	7
Receptions	30	26
Receiving Yards	225	171
Targets	0	36
Total TDs	7	7
Age	-	22
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 11

Summary

12.8 PPG for Najee Harris versus 11.2 for Quinshon Judkins in 2025. The baseline favors Najee Harris, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Najee Harris or Quinshon Judkins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Najee Harris has the edge at 12.8 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 Najee Harris and Quinshon Judkins average in 2025?▾

Najee Harris averaged 12.8 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 1.6 points per game.

When are Najee Harris and Quinshon Judkins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Najee Harris (PIT) has a bye in Week 9, and Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Najee Harris or Quinshon Judkins a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Najee Harris outscored Quinshon Judkins by 1.6 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.