Quinshon Judkins vs Rachaad White: Who Should You Start?
Quinshon Judkins and Rachaad White are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Quinshon Judkins averaged 10.5 PPG across 15 games with the Cleveland Browns, while Rachaad White posted 7.2 PPG in 17 appearances for the Washington Commanders.
A 3.3-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.
Rachaad White is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 40 targets into 218 yards, while Quinshon Judkins profiles as a more traditional rusher with 827 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Rachaad White carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Quinshon Judkins sits Week 10 while Rachaad White is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
