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Quinshon Judkins vs Raheim SandersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Quinshon Judkins outscored Raheim Sanders by 6.5 PPG in 2025 with 7 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Quinshon Judkins is the clear pick. Raheim Sanders profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBCleveland Browns#23PPG LEADER
Quinshon Judkins
PPG
11.2
Games
14
Rush Yds
827
Rush TDs
7
Rec
26
Rec Yds
171
Bye
Week 11
RBCleveland Browns#99
Raheim Sanders
PPG
4.7
Games
4
Rush Yds
92
Rush TDs
1
Rec
3
Rec Yds
21
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Quinshon Judkins
Raheim Sanders

Head to Head

11.2 PPG4.7 PPG
14 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Raheim Sanders: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Quinshon Judkins is producing at 51% of elite pace and Raheim Sanders at 21%. That ranking gap means Quinshon Judkins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Quinshon Judkins vs Raheim Sanders: The Full Breakdown

Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders are at different tiers heading into 2026. The Cleveland Browns running back averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025, a full 6.5 points per game ahead of Raheim Sanders's 4.7 with the Cleveland Browns. That kind of gap doesn't close on matchup alone.

That 6.5-point weekly advantage for Quinshon Judkins is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Quinshon Judkins ran for 827 yards and 7 touchdowns; Raheim Sanders posted 92 and 1. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Quinshon Judkins has his bye in Week 11, and Raheim Sanders rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Quinshon Judkins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Raheim Sanders is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Raheim Sanders (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

  • Quinshon Judkins outscored Raheim Sanders by a projected 110 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Quinshon Judkins played 14 games in 2025 compared to Raheim Sanders'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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Quinshon Judkins vs Raheim Sanders: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatQuinshon JudkinsRaheim Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)11.24.7
Games Played144
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)15719
Rushing Yards82792
Rush Yds/Game59.123.0
Rushing TDs71
Receptions263
Receiving Yards17121
Targets364
Total TDs71
Age2223
Experience-1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 10

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Quinshon Judkins at 11.2 PPG, 6.5 points per game above Raheim Sanders's 4.7. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Raheim Sanders in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Raheim Sanders's 4.7 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 Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders average in 2025?

Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Raheim Sanders averaged 4.7 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

When are Quinshon Judkins and Raheim Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?

Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Raheim Sanders (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Quinshon Judkins or Raheim Sanders a better fantasy running back in 2026?

Quinshon Judkins outscored Raheim Sanders by 6.5 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.