Quinshon Judkins vs Trey Benson: Who Should You Start?
Quinshon Judkins and Trey Benson 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 Trey Benson posted 7.2 PPG in 4 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals.
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.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Quinshon Judkins ran for 827 yards and 7 touchdowns; Trey Benson posted 160 and undefined. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Quinshon Judkins sits Week 10 while Trey Benson is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.