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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Quinshon Judkins vs Trey McBrideWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Trey McBride is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.9 PPG to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Trey McBride is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, Trey McBride (14.9 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Quinshon Judkins (11.2 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.

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

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RBCleveland Browns#23

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

TEArizona Cardinals#1PPG LEADER

Trey McBride

PPG

14.9

Games

Rec

126

Rec Yds

1,239

Rec TDs

Targets

169

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Quinshon Judkins

Trey McBride

Head to Head

11.2 PPG14.9 PPG

14 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Trey McBride: Tier 1 (Elite) TE (ranked #1 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 1 (Elite) TE in most league formats.

Quinshon Judkins vs Trey McBride: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Quinshon Judkins (RB, Cleveland Browns) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 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, Trey McBride in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Trey McBride is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Quinshon Judkins 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. Trey McBride (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Trey McBride outscored Quinshon Judkins by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Trey McBride played 17 games in 2025 compared to Quinshon Judkins's 14. That durability gap means Trey McBride contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Trey McBride scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•Trey McBride caught 126 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Quinshon Judkins is 4 years younger than Trey McBride (22 vs 26), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Quinshon Judkins vs Trey McBride: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Quinshon Judkins	Trey McBride
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	14.9
Games Played	14	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	157	253
Rushing Yards	827	0
Rush Yds/Game	59.1	0.0
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	26	126
Receiving Yards	171	1,239
Targets	36	169
Total TDs	7	11
Age	22	26
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 14

Summary

14.9 PPG for Trey McBride versus 11.2 for Quinshon Judkins in 2025. The baseline favors Trey McBride, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Trey McBride in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Quinshon Judkins's 11.2 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 Trey McBride average in 2025?▾

Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Quinshon Judkins and Trey McBride's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Trey McBride (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.