D'Andre Swift vs Quinshon Judkins
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start D'Andre Swift this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.1 projected points (12.2 vs 10.2).
D'Andre Swift faces GB, the 4th-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 D'Andre Swift, and it isn't close: 17.4 points of value over replacement separate them (55.2 vs 37.8).
The draft market agrees: D'Andre Swift goes first at ADP 42.4 vs 48.7 for Quinshon Judkins.
| D'Andre SwiftCHI | Quinshon JudkinsCLE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | GB | NYJ | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 12.2 | 10.2 | Swift +2.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #4 | #19 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 191.7 | 174.3 | Swift +17.4 pts |
| Points per game | 11.3 | 10.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 55.2 | 37.8 | Swift +17.4 |
| Overall rank | #33 | #41 | Swift by 8 |
| Position rank | RB18 | RB21 | |
| Market ADP | 42.4 | 48.7 | Judkins +6.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 11 |
Should I start D'Andre Swift or Quinshon Judkins in Week 5?
Start D'Andre Swift this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.1 projected points (12.2 vs 10.2).
Should I draft D'Andre Swift or Quinshon Judkins in 2026 fantasy football?
D'Andre Swift. He projects 191.7 fantasy points with 55.2 value over replacement, vs 174.3 points and 37.8 for Quinshon Judkins (RB, PPR).