Quinshon Judkins vs Tony Pollard
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start Quinshon Judkins this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.4 projected points (11.0 vs 9.6).
Quinshon Judkins faces BAL, the 25th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Tony Pollard faces IND, the 27th-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: 20.6 points of value over replacement separate them (38.8 vs 18.2).
The draft market agrees: Quinshon Judkins goes first at ADP 48.7 vs 69.7 for Tony Pollard.
Health note: Quinshon Judkins carries an injury flag of Questionable (Lower Leg), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Quinshon JudkinsCLE | Tony PollardTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | BAL | IND | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 11.0 | 9.6 | Judkins +1.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #25 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 196.5 | 175.9 | Judkins +20.6 pts |
| Points per game | 11.6 | 10.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 38.8 | 18.2 | Judkins +20.6 |
| Overall rank | #40 | #54 | Judkins by 14 |
| Position rank | RB23 | RB26 | |
| Market ADP | 48.7 | 69.7 | Pollard +21.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 6 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 9 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I start Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard in Week 6?
Start Quinshon Judkins this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.4 projected points (11.0 vs 9.6).
Should I draft Quinshon Judkins or Tony Pollard in 2026 fantasy football?
Quinshon Judkins. He projects 196.5 fantasy points with 38.8 value over replacement, vs 175.9 points and 18.2 for Tony Pollard (RB, PPR).