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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Quinshon Judkins vs Samaje PerineWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Samaje Perine's 6.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Quinshon Judkins is the better play on a neutral week. 11.2 PPG with 998 yards gives a reliable baseline. Samaje Perine at 6.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Quinshon Judkins higher, but do not fade Samaje Perine entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBCleveland Browns#23PPG LEADER

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

RBKansas City Chiefs#99

Samaje Perine

PPG

6.5

Games

Rush Yds

285

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

182

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Quinshon Judkins

Samaje Perine

Head to Head

11.2 PPG6.5 PPG

14 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Samaje Perine: 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 Samaje Perine at 30%. That ranking gap means Quinshon Judkins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Quinshon Judkins vs Samaje Perine: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Quinshon Judkins and Samaje Perine for your lineup, you are not alone. Quinshon Judkins finished the 2025 season at 11.2 PPG for the Cleveland Browns (14 games), and Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 for the Kansas City Chiefs (15 games).

That 4.7-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; Samaje Perine posted 285 and 2. 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: Quinshon Judkins is off Week 11 and Samaje Perine Week 6. 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

Quinshon Judkins is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Samaje Perine 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. Samaje Perine (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Samaje Perine by a projected 80 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Samaje Perine played 15 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Samaje Perine 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 Samaje Perine: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Quinshon Judkins	Samaje Perine
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	6.5
Games Played	14	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	157	98
Rushing Yards	827	285
Rush Yds/Game	59.1	19.0
Rushing TDs	7	2
Receptions	26	24
Receiving Yards	171	182
Targets	36	0
Total TDs	7	3
Age	22	-
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Quinshon Judkins at 11.2 PPG, 4.7 points per game above Samaje Perine's 6.5. 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 Samaje Perine in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Samaje Perine's 6.5 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 Samaje Perine average in 2025?▾

Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Samaje Perine averaged 6.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.7 points per game.

When are Quinshon Judkins and Samaje Perine's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Samaje Perine (KC) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Quinshon Judkins or Samaje Perine a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins outscored Samaje Perine by 4.7 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.