Quinshon Judkins vs Jadarian Price
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Quinshon Judkins by 0.9 projected points (10.2 vs 9.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Quinshon Judkins faces NYJ, the 19th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jadarian Price faces SF, the 12th-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, and it isn't close: 19.4 points of value over replacement separate them (37.8 vs 18.3).
The draft market agrees: Quinshon Judkins goes first at ADP 48.7 vs 63.5 for Jadarian Price.
Health note: Jadarian Price carries an injury flag of IR (Chest), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Quinshon JudkinsCLE | Jadarian PriceSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NYJ | SF | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 10.2 | 9.3 | Judkins +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #19 | #12 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 174.3 | 154.9 | Judkins +19.4 pts |
| Points per game | 10.3 | 9.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 37.8 | 18.3 | Judkins +19.4 |
| Overall rank | #41 | #54 | Judkins by 13 |
| Position rank | RB21 | RB24 | |
| Market ADP | 48.7 | 63.5 | Price +14.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Jadarian Price in Week 5?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Quinshon Judkins by 0.9 projected points (10.2 vs 9.3), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Quinshon Judkins or Jadarian Price in 2026 fantasy football?
Quinshon Judkins. He projects 174.3 fantasy points with 37.8 value over replacement, vs 154.9 points and 18.3 for Jadarian Price (RB, PPR).