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Quinshon Judkins vs Tetairoa McMillanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Quinshon Judkins (11.2 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Tetairoa McMillan (10.5 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

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

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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
WRCarolina Panthers#26
Tetairoa McMillan
PPG
10.5
Games
17
Rec
70
Rec Yds
1,014
Rec TDs
7
Targets
122
Bye
Week 5

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Quinshon Judkins
Tetairoa McMillan

Head to Head

11.2 PPG10.5 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Tetairoa McMillan: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #26 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR in most league formats.

Quinshon Judkins vs Tetairoa McMillan: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Quinshon Judkins (RB, Cleveland Browns) against Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Tetairoa McMillan posted 10.5 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Quinshon Judkins has his bye in Week 11, Tetairoa McMillan in Week 5. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

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: Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tetairoa McMillan (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Quinshon Judkins outscored Tetairoa McMillan by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Tetairoa McMillan played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Tetairoa McMillan 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.
  • Tetairoa McMillan caught 70 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Quinshon Judkins vs Tetairoa McMillan: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatQuinshon JudkinsTetairoa McMillan
PPG (Half-PPR)11.210.5
Games Played1417
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)157179
Rushing Yards8270
Rush Yds/Game59.10.0
Rushing TDs70
Receptions2670
Receiving Yards1711,014
Targets36122
Total TDs77
Age2223
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 5

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Quinshon Judkins at 11.2 PPG, 0.7 points per game above Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5. 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 Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.5 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?

Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

When are Quinshon Judkins and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?

Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Tetairoa McMillan (CAR) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.