Quinshon Judkins vs Tyjae Spears: 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. Tyjae Spears (Tennessee Titans) came in at 6.9 PPG over 13 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Quinshon Judkins carries a 3.6-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.
Tyjae Spears is the receiving back in this matchup, turning 45 targets into 264 yards, while Quinshon Judkins profiles as a more traditional rusher with 827 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns. In PPR and half-PPR formats Tyjae Spears carries the higher weekly floor. In standard leagues the gap tightens considerably.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Quinshon Judkins sits Week 10 while Tyjae Spears is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
