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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Quinshon Judkins vs Tyjae SpearsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy play this season.

Quinshon Judkins has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 4.3-PPG advantage is real (11.2 to 6.9), and Quinshon Judkins's 7 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyjae Spears is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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RBCleveland Browns#23PPG LEADER

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

RBTennessee Titans#48

Tyjae Spears

PPG

6.9

Games

Rush Yds

283

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

264

Bye

Week 9

The Edge Chart

Quinshon Judkins

Tyjae Spears

Head to Head

11.2 PPG6.9 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 9

Fantasy Tiers

Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Tyjae Spears: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #48 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Quinshon Judkins is producing at 51% of elite pace and Tyjae Spears at 31%. That ranking gap means Quinshon Judkins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Quinshon Judkins vs Tyjae Spears: The Full Breakdown

Two running backs who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Quinshon Judkins (Cleveland Browns) finished the 2025 season averaging 11.2 fantasy points per game in 14 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 4.3-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 11 while Tyjae Spears is off Week 9. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Quinshon Judkins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Tyjae Spears is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Quinshon Judkins (age 22) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Tyjae Spears (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Tyjae Spears by a projected 73 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quinshon Judkins played 14 games in 2025 compared to Tyjae Spears's 13. That durability gap means Quinshon Judkins 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.
•Tyjae Spears caught 45 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 Tyjae Spears: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Quinshon Judkins	Tyjae Spears
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	6.9
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	157	90
Rushing Yards	827	283
Rush Yds/Game	59.1	21.8
Rushing TDs	7	2
Receptions	26	45
Receiving Yards	171	264
Targets	36	50
Total TDs	7	2
Age	22	24
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 9

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Quinshon Judkins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Tyjae Spears in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Tyjae Spears's 6.9 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 Tyjae Spears average in 2025?▾

Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Tyjae Spears averaged 6.9 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 4.3 points per game.

When are Quinshon Judkins and Tyjae Spears's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Tyjae Spears (TEN) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Quinshon Judkins or Tyjae Spears a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins outscored Tyjae Spears by 4.3 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.