Quinshon Judkins vs Kyle Monangai
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Kyle Monangai this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (12.1 vs 11.0).
Kyle Monangai faces ATL, the 5th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Quinshon Judkins faces BAL, the 25th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
Season-long, the model still ranks Quinshon Judkins ahead. This is a matchup call for Week 6, not a change of heart about the rest of the year.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Quinshon Judkins by 4.1 points of value over replacement (38.8 vs 34.7), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Quinshon Judkins goes first at ADP 48.7 vs 108.8 for Kyle Monangai.
Health note: Quinshon Judkins carries an injury flag of Questionable (Lower Leg), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Kyle Monangai carries an injury flag of Questionable (Toe), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Quinshon JudkinsCLE | Kyle MonangaiCHI | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | BAL | ATL | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 11.0 | 12.1 | Monangai +1.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #25 | #5 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 196.5 | 192.4 | Judkins +4.1 pts |
| Points per game | 11.6 | 11.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 38.8 | 34.7 | Judkins +4.1 |
| Overall rank | #40 | #45 | Judkins by 5 |
| Position rank | RB23 | RB24 | |
| Market ADP | 48.7 | 108.8 | Monangai +60.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 9 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 10 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | Questionable |
Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Kyle Monangai in Week 6?
Start Kyle Monangai this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.1 projected points (12.1 vs 11.0).
Should I draft Quinshon Judkins or Kyle Monangai in 2026 fantasy football?
Quinshon Judkins. He projects 196.5 fantasy points with 38.8 value over replacement, vs 192.4 points and 34.7 for Kyle Monangai (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.