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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Quinshon Judkins vs Zach ErtzWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Quinshon Judkins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.2 PPG to Zach Ertz's 7.8 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. Zach Ertz (7.8 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#23PPG LEADER

Quinshon Judkins

PPG

11.2

Games

Rush Yds

827

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

171

Bye

Week 11

TEWashington Commanders#20

Zach Ertz

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

504

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Quinshon Judkins

Zach Ertz

Head to Head

11.2 PPG7.8 PPG

14 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Quinshon Judkins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #23 at the position). Zach Ertz: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #20 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 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

Quinshon Judkins vs Zach Ertz: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Quinshon Judkins (RB, Cleveland Browns) against Zach Ertz (TE, Washington Commanders) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while Zach Ertz posted 7.8 PPG across 13 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, Zach Ertz in Week 7. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Quinshon Judkins at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Zach Ertz 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. Zach Ertz (age 35) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Quinshon Judkins outscored Zach Ertz by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Quinshon Judkins played 14 games in 2025 compared to Zach Ertz'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.
•Zach Ertz caught 50 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.
•Quinshon Judkins is 13 years younger than Zach Ertz (22 vs 35), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Quinshon Judkins vs Zach Ertz: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Quinshon Judkins	Zach Ertz
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.2	7.8
Games Played	14	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	157	101
Rushing Yards	827	0
Rush Yds/Game	59.1	0.0
Rushing TDs	7	0
Receptions	26	50
Receiving Yards	171	504
Targets	36	72
Total TDs	7	4
Age	22	35
Experience	-	12 yrs
Bye Week	Week 11	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Quinshon Judkins holds the PPG edge with serviceable output at 11.2 points per game. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 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 Zach Ertz in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Quinshon Judkins has the edge at 11.2 PPG compared to Zach Ertz's 7.8 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 Zach Ertz average in 2025?▾

Quinshon Judkins averaged 11.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Zach Ertz averaged 7.8 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are Quinshon Judkins and Zach Ertz's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Quinshon Judkins (CLE) has a bye in Week 11, and Zach Ertz (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.