Bucky Irving vs Quinshon Judkins
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Bucky Irving this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (11.7 vs 10.2).
Bucky Irving faces DAL, the 5th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Quinshon Judkins faces NYJ, the 19th-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 Bucky Irving: a clear but modest edge of 11.1 points of value over replacement (48.8 vs 37.7).
The draft market agrees: Bucky Irving goes first at ADP 46.2 vs 48.7 for Quinshon Judkins.
Health note: Quinshon Judkins carries an injury flag of Questionable (Lower Leg), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Bucky IrvingTAM | Quinshon JudkinsCLE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | DAL | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 11.7 | 10.2 | Irving +1.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #5 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 185.4 | 174.3 | Irving +11.1 pts |
| Points per game | 10.9 | 10.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 48.8 | 37.7 | Irving +11.1 |
| Overall rank | #38 | #41 | Irving by 3 |
| Position rank | RB19 | RB21 | |
| Market ADP | 46.2 | 48.7 | Judkins +2.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | Questionable |
Should I start Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins in Week 5?
Start Bucky Irving this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.6 projected points (11.7 vs 10.2).
Should I draft Bucky Irving or Quinshon Judkins in 2026 fantasy football?
Bucky Irving. He projects 185.4 fantasy points with 48.8 value over replacement, vs 174.3 points and 37.7 for Quinshon Judkins (RB, PPR).