Quinshon Judkins vs Saquon Barkley: Who Should You Start?
Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Quinshon Judkins (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 10.5 fantasy points per game in 15 games. Saquon Barkley (Philadelphia Eagles) came in at 13.4 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Saquon Barkley carries a 2.9-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Quinshon Judkins ran for 827 yards and 7 touchdowns; Saquon Barkley posted 1140 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: Quinshon Judkins is off Week 10 and Saquon Barkley Week 5. 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.
