Quinshon Judkins vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Quinshon Judkins by 0.1 projected points (10.1 vs 10.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Quinshon Judkins faces TEN, the 25th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Alvin Kamara faces PIT, the 22nd-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Quinshon Judkins: a clear but modest edge of 6.9 points of value over replacement (25.8 vs 18.9).
The draft market agrees: Quinshon Judkins goes first at ADP 48.7 vs 148.7 for Alvin Kamara.
Health note: Quinshon Judkins carries an injury flag of Questionable (Ankle), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Alvin Kamara carries an injury flag of Questionable (Back), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Quinshon JudkinsCLE | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | TEN | PIT | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 10.1 | 10.1 | Judkins +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #25 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 184.8 | 177.9 | Judkins +6.9 pts |
| Points per game | 10.9 | 10.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 25.8 | 18.9 | Judkins +6.9 |
| Overall rank | #44 | #52 | Judkins by 8 |
| Position rank | RB23 | RB25 | |
| Market ADP | 48.7 | 148.7 | Kamara +100.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Questionable |
Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Alvin Kamara in Week 7?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Quinshon Judkins by 0.1 projected points (10.1 vs 10.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Quinshon Judkins or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Quinshon Judkins. He projects 184.8 fantasy points with 25.8 value over replacement, vs 177.9 points and 18.9 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR).