Travis Etienne vs Quinshon Judkins
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
Start Travis Etienne this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.4 projected points (11.5 vs 9.0).
Travis Etienne faces LV, the 12th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Quinshon Judkins faces CAR, the 30th-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 Travis Etienne, and it isn't close: 16.3 points of value over replacement separate them (54.1 vs 37.8).
The draft market agrees: Travis Etienne goes first at ADP 36.3 vs 48.7 for Quinshon Judkins.
| Travis EtienneNOR | Quinshon JudkinsCLE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | LV | CAR | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 11.5 | 9.0 | Etienne +2.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #12 | #30 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 190.6 | 174.3 | Etienne +16.3 pts |
| Points per game | 11.2 | 10.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 54.1 | 37.8 | Etienne +16.3 |
| Overall rank | #33 | #41 | Etienne by 8 |
| Position rank | RB18 | RB21 | |
| Market ADP | 36.3 | 48.7 | Judkins +12.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 3 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 |
Should I start Travis Etienne or Quinshon Judkins in Week 3?
Start Travis Etienne this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.4 projected points (11.5 vs 9.0).
Should I draft Travis Etienne or Quinshon Judkins in 2026 fantasy football?
Travis Etienne. He projects 190.6 fantasy points with 54.1 value over replacement, vs 174.3 points and 37.8 for Quinshon Judkins (RB, PPR).