Ezekiel Elliott vs Quinshon Judkins: The Full Breakdown
Deciding between Ezekiel Elliott and Quinshon Judkins is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys running back put up 7.2 PPG in 2025 over 14 games; Quinshon Judkins of the Cleveland Browns averaged 11.2 in 14. A 4.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 4.0 points favors Quinshon Judkins, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Ezekiel Elliott ran for 452 yards and 3 touchdowns; Quinshon Judkins posted 827 and 7. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Ezekiel Elliott has his bye in Week 7, and Quinshon Judkins rests in Week 11. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.
