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Quinshon Judkins Has Good Matchup In Week 7 Return
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins has a good matchup in his return to the field in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans, who rank in the bottom third of the league in rushing defense. Judkins missed Week 6 with an ankle injury and has a nice matchup with Tennessee, which allows 122.5 rushing yards per game which ranks No. 21 in the NFL and has given up six rushing touchdowns. Judkins, the Ohio State product, has not had an overwhelming start to the season with just 3.0 yards per rush and one rushing touchdown on the season. But he has carried the ball at least 12 times in each game he has played, and he has at least two catches in the passing game in each game with a game-high of six receptions against Pittsburgh in Week 4. The likely return of Dylan Sampson (questionable) could mean that Judkins loses out on some carries, but his good matchup and his involvement in the passing game make him a solid start in Week 7.
Oct 23, 2026 3:36 PM EST
Quinshon Judkins Cleared to Play in Week 7
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) was removed from Friday's final injury report and will suit up in Sunday's Week 7 contest against the Tennessee Titans, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Meanwhile, running back Dylan Sampson (knee), who is still on Injured Reserve, is listed as questionable. The 22-year-old Judkins did not play in the team's Week 6 win over the division-rival Baltimore Ravens last Sunday due to an ankle injury, but he is good to go after a one-game absence and will be back on the RB2 radar despite his inefficient play so far this year. In his first five contests in his second year in the league, Judkins has carried the ball 73 times for 221 yards and one touchdown on the ground, averaging just 3.0 yards per carry after he averaged 3.6 yards per carry on 230 carries as a rookie in 2025. He has added 18 receptions on 20 targets for 102 yards and no scores as a pass-catcher in the Browns' offense. With Judkins returning this weekend, fantasy managers can drop Jaleel McLaughlin after he led Cleveland's backfield in Week 6.
Oct 23, 2026 11:03 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Limited Again in Thursday's Practice
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) was limited in practice again on Thursday for the second straight day, according to Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. An ankle injury caused Judkins to miss the Week 6 win over the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, but barring a setback in practice on Friday, the 22-year-old second-year back is on the right track to return this weekend when the Browns go on the road to take on the Tennessee Titans. In addition to Judkins, Dylan Sampson (knee) was limited for a second straight day and is on track to come off Injured Reserve to play on Sunday. It is good news for Cleveland's backfield after they were down to Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime in the upset win over the Ravens. Judkins has been inefficient so far in his sophomore season with 3.0 yards per carry, but he is trending up as an RB2 play for fantasy managers against the Titans as the Browns' starting running back.
Oct 22, 2026 1:18 PM EST
Browns Optimistic That Quinshon Judkins Will Play in Week 7
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken said he is optimistic that running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) will be able to play on Sunday against the Tennessee Titans in Week 7, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Judkins did not play in the Week 6 upset win over the division-rival Baltimore Ravens due to an ankle injury, but he appears to be making progress and could return this weekend to face the one-win Titans. Fantasy managers will want to keep a close eye on the 22-year-old's practice status from Wednesday through Friday. Without Judkins against Baltimore, Jaleel McLaughlin was the team's lead back, although backup Audric Estime is the one who found the end zone on the ground. Judkins should return to RB2 territory in fantasy if he returns against Tennessee, although the impending return of Dylan Sampson (knee) from Injured Reserve is not great news for Judkins' overall upside. The second-year back from Ohio State is Cleveland's clear lead back, but he has not been efficient in his first five games, averaging 3.0 yards per carry on 73 rushing attempts for 221 yards.
Oct 21, 2026 8:23 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Will Not Play in Week 6
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) will be out on Sunday for the team's Week 6 contest against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens after testing his ankle during a pre-game workout, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Judkins looked to have some discomfort when starting and stopping during pre-game warmups, so he will not be active this weekend. With Raheim Sanders (hip) going on Injured Reserve this week and Dylan Sampson (knee) not ready to come off IR, Cleveland's backfield is going to be very short-handed against Baltimore and will lean on some combination of Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime. Judkins' next chance to return to the field will be for the team's Week 7 matchup next Sunday, Oct. 25, against the Tennessee Titans on the road. He has RB2 fantasy value when healthy because of his lead-back role with the Browns, but the 22-year-old second-year back from Ohio State has underwhelmed so far on the ground while averaging just 3.0 yards per carry for 221 yards and one touchdown in his five games played.
Oct 18, 2026 7:33 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins a True Game-Time Decision for Week 6
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) remains listed as questionable and will be a game-time decision for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. The team will determine Judkins' status after he goes through pregame warmups, which means that fantasy managers should get a definitive answer on his availability by 11:30 a.m. EDT. The Ohio State product has consistently produced as an RB3/flex option this year, posting between 7.0 and 10.0 PPR points in four of his five games so far. He has carved out a sizable role as a receiver, but he has been quite inefficient on the ground while handling a reduced touchdown share relative to his rookie campaign last year. If Judkins plays this week, he'd rank as a low-end RB2 or high-end RB3, depending on league size.
Oct 18, 2026 4:31 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Looks To Play Through Injury Against Ravens
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) is officially listed as questionable for the team's Week 6 game against the Baltimore Ravens with an ankle injury. Judkins missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, but returned to practice in a limited capacity on Friday before receiving the questionable designation. The Ravens are 12th in the NFL in run defense, allowing 102.0 rush yards per game and have given up six rushing touchdowns this season. If Judkins is good to go, he will have a tough matchup against a solid Baltimore rush defense and is off to a bit of a slow start to the season through five games. The Ohio State product has run 73 times for 221 yards and one rushing touchdown. Judkins will look to get going as his 3.0 yards per rush attempt this season has not been overwhelming. Browns backup running back Dylan Sampson has been ruled out for Week 6, and the Browns signed Audric Estime as a precaution in case Judkins is unable to suit up. Estime should also see some carries even if Judkins is healthy enough to play.
Oct 16, 2026 2:48 PM EST
Quinshon Judkins Deemed Questionable for Week 6
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (foot) is listed as questionable on the team's final injury report for Week 6 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Judkins made an early exit from Sunday's Week 5 loss to the New York Jets with a foot injury and then missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. The 22-year-old second-year back from Ohio State managed to return to practice on Friday, but it does not necessarily mean he will be active come Sunday against Baltimore. Fantasy managers will need to keep a close eye out for updates on his status leading up to Sunday morning. Backfield mate Raheim Sanders (hip) was placed on Injured Reserve this week, and it remains unclear if Dylan Sampson (knee) will come off IR to play this weekend. If neither Judkins nor Sampson can play against Baltimore, Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime would be sharing snaps in Cleveland's backfield. Judkins is trending as a risky low-end RB2 in fantasy this week due to his injury.
Oct 16, 2026 10:07 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Returns to Practice on Friday
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) was able to return to the final practice of the week on Friday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Judkins was present for Thursday's practice but did not stretch with the team or take part in individual drills, and he was a non-participant on Wednesday after injuring his foot in the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets. It is a step in the right direction for the 22-year-old to return to practice on Friday, but it does not ensure that he will be available this Sunday when the Browns take on the division-rival Baltimore Ravens. Raheim Sanders (hip) was placed on Injured Reserve earlier this week, so if Dylan Sampson (knee) does not come off IR to play this weekend, the Browns will be down to Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime in their backfield in a tough matchup against the Ravens. If Judkins does play in Week 6, he could be subject to a smaller workload if he is not 100%, making him a risky RB3/flex option for fantasy managers this weekend. He is averaging only 3.0 yards per carry on 73 rushing attempts through five games for 221 yards and one rushing touchdown, adding 18 catches for 102 yards as a receiver.
Oct 16, 2026 8:07 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Still Not Practicing Thursday
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) is missing his second consecutive practice after injuring his ankle in a Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, and he is now in danger of missing the team's Week 6 divisional matchup with the Ravens. Judkins has reportedly shed the walking boot in which he was spotted following Sunday's loss, but he has been unable to return to the practice field. In more positive news, fellow second-year back Dylan Sampson (knee) returned to practice on Thursday after being designated to return from Injured Reserve on Wednesday. His presence makes for a more challenging fantasy outlook should Judkins miss Sunday's action. Raheim Sanders has been Judkins ' primary backup in Sampson's absence and would earn flex consideration if both Judkins and Sampson were to miss this week. However, a split between Sanders and Sampson carries less appeal against a formidable Ravens defense.
Oct 15, 2026 9:28 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Misses Practice, In Danger of Missing Week 6
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday and is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens in Week 6, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Judkins no longer has a walking boot on his right foot after getting injured in the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets, but he is not practicing and is up in the air to be available this weekend. Cleveland's backfield is an injured mess right now with Judkins banged up and Raheim Sanders (hip) going on Injured Reserve on Tuesday. Dylan Sampson (knee) remains on IR, although the Browns opened his 21-day practice window this week. If Judkins is not cleared to play and Sampson does not return from IR, the Browns will be down to Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime in their backfield against the Ravens. The 22-year-old Judkins is averaging only 3.0 yards per carry through five games in 2026 with 73 rushing attempts for 221 yards and one touchdown on the ground, adding 18 receptions for 102 yards as a receiver. Judkins is shaping up as a very risky fantasy RB on the RB2/3 borderline in Week 6 against the Ravens.
Oct 14, 2026 3:35 PM EST
Quinshon Judkins Walking Without a Boot on Wednesday
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins (ankle) is walking around the locker room without a walking boot on Wednesday, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Head coach Todd Monken said on Monday that Judkins is day-to-day after tweaking his ankle on Sunday in the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets. Backfield mate Raheim Sanders (hip) was also injured on Sunday and landed on Injured Reserve on Tuesday, so Cleveland's backfield could be thinned out in Week 6 against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens if Judkins is unable to play. Remember, Dylan Sampson (knee) is also on IR, although he has been designated to return to practice this week. If Judkins is not cleared to play this weekend, Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime would split the backfield work for the Browns against the Ravens. Through the first five weeks of his second season in the NFL, Judkins ranks as the RB24 in half-PPR scoring, rushing for 221 yards and one touchdown on 73 carries while catching 18 passes for 102 yards through the air. Keep a close eye on his practice status this week.
Oct 14, 2026 8:04 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Day-to-Day With Ankle Injury
Cleveland Browns head coach Todd Monken is not ruling anyone out for Sunday's divisional clash in Week 6 against the Baltimore Ravens, according to Scott Petrak of The Chronicle-Telegram. Monken added that Judkins is day-to-day after tweaking his ankle in the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. The 22-year-old second-year back played only 52.9% of the offensive snaps in the 17-12 loss in New York and handled 14 carries for 44 yards (3.1 yards per attempt) while catching three of his four targets for six yards. Judkins was seen in a walking boot after the game. Backfield mate Raheim Sanders (hip) was also injured in the same contest and left the game, so Cleveland's backfield depth could be tested at a bad time against the Ravens' defense this weekend. Judkins has underwhelmed so far as an RB in fantasy so far in 2026 in his second year in the league, averaging 3.0 yards per carry for 221 yards and one touchdown in four games, adding 18 receptions for 102 yards as a receiver. The only other RB on the Browns' current roster is Jaleel McLaughlin. Fantasy managers will need to keep a close eye on Judkins' status from Wednesday through Friday.
Oct 12, 2026 10:37 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Wearing Boot Following Sunday's Loss
According to Chris Easterling of The Akron Beacon Journal, Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins was seen wearing a boot on his right foot in the locker room following Sunday's loss to the New York Jets. Judkins took on his typical workhorse role in this contest, logging 14 carries for 44 yards and drawing another of his targets in the passing game, catching three for six yards. Fantasy managers should keep a close eye on his status, as this injury could keep him out of Week 6 when the Browns face the Baltimore Ravens. In the event Judkins is unable to play, Raheim Sanders would likely see the bulk of the work out of the backfield. For now, Judkins is a name to closely monitor during the early practices leading up to Week 6. Sanders has sneaky short-term stash upside for those in deeper leagues.
Oct 11, 2026 1:15 PM EST
Quinshon Judkins Has Tasty Matchup in Week 5
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins is coming off a solid performance against the Pittsburgh Steelers and hopes to keep it rolling against a leaky Jets run defense. New York has given up 123.5 yards per game on the ground this season, the eighth-worst mark in the NFL. This past week against the Chicago Bears, the Jets allowed Bears running back Kyle Monangai to rumble for 146 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 30 carries, averaging 4.9 yards per carry along the way. Chicago racked up 232 yards rushing on a 4.3 yards-per-carry average in the win. Judkins recorded 53 yards rushing and a touchdown on 17 carries while adding six receptions for 43 yards during a win over the Steelers last week. He is RotoBaller's 18th-ranked running back and is projected to score 13 fantasy points against the Jets.
Oct 10, 2026 7:14 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins' Fantasy Floor Rising Due to Receiving Work
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins is an intriguing buy-low candidate in fantasy football leagues as the Browns head into a very favorable Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets. Judkins saw 17 carries for 53 yards and his first rushing touchdown of the season in last Thursday night's 27-24 win over the division-rival Pittsburgh Steelers, and he added a season-high six catches on seven targets for 43 yards as Cleveland's clear workhorse back. The second-year back out of Ohio State has not found a ton of running room, averaging just 3.0 yards per carry on his 59 rushing attempts through four games, after he averaged 3.6 yards per rushing attempt in 14 starts as a rookie in 2025. The former second-rounder had a team-high six catches, though, and if he continues to be used more like that in the passing game in this Browns offense, Judkins will continue to have a higher floor as an RB2 for fantasy football managers. In a Week 5 matchup this Sunday on the road against the Jets, Judkins should be locked in as a starter in all leagues.
Oct 8, 2026 8:25 AM EST
Quinshon Judkins Looks To Get Going Against Steelers in Week 4
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins remains the Browns' lead back but has yet to produce a truly breakout performance yet this season. On the season, Judkins has 42 rushing attempts for 124 rushing yards (3.0 yards per carry). He also has nine receptions for 53 receiving yards. Judkins will look for that breakout performance against the Steelers in Week 4. The Steelers are allowing 113 rushing yards per game to opposing teams. Judkins has the ability to be heavily involved in both the run game and have some involvement in the passing game. The Steelers are allowing 4.4 yards per carry to opponents this season through three games. It would be best to treat Judkins as a mid-tier starting running back this week with the potential for more. It's hard to put blind faith in the former Ohio State running back when he has yet to produce a truly big game. But this is a home matchup against a fairly vulnerable defense, so at least look for Judkins to get back on track in this game.
Sep 30, 2026 12:29 PM EST
Quinshon Judkins Is a Mid-Tier Starting RB in Week 3 Vs. Panthers
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins looks like a mid-tier starting running back option this week against the Carolina Panthers after failing to breakout thus far this season. Judkins has found the rushing game a slow-go so far after 12 carries for 33 yards in Week 1 against the Jaguars and 12 carries for 21 yards in Week 2 against the Buccaneers. He has been involved in the passing game and has seven total receptions for 44 receiving yards combined in both contests. The good news is the carries and involvement in the passing game are there for Judkins. In Week 3 he goes against the Carolina Panthers, who will be missing leading tackler Devin Lloyd at linebacker due to injury. The Panthers gave up 291 total rushing yards in Week 1 to the Bears but rebounded with 157 rushing yards allowed to Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons in Week 2. The Browns could fall somewhere in the middle of the two performances and Judkins is clearly the lead back. Look for Judkins to get going a little bit more on the ground and continue his role in the passing attack. Judkins is a solid starter at the RB position, just don't expect elite RB1 numbers out of him this week.
Sep 26, 2026 3:48 AM EST
Can Quinshon Judkins Rebound from His Slow Start to 2026?
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins has had a quiet start to the 2026 season, recording 24 carries for 54 yards and seven catches for 44 yards on seven targets across his team's first two games. While Judkins remains the clear RB1 in Cleveland, he hasn't quite dominated backfield work the way fantasy managers were hoping before the year. In the Browns' Week 2 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Judkins played just 67% of his team's offensive snaps. Even with second-year running back Dylan Sampson (knee) on Injured Reserve, the Browns have given snaps to reserve running backs Raheim Sanders and Jaleel McLaughlin. The Browns offense was better in Week 2 than in Week 1, but Judkins will still likely need a high volume of touches to counteract what will almost certainly be a below-average offensive environment in Cleveland. Heading into Week 3, Judkins' redraft stock is slipping.
Sep 24, 2026 5:17 PM EST
Quinshon Judkins Has Tough Matchup Week 2 At Bucs
Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins had a rough time establishing a run game in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars and he could see more of the same in Week 2 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He carried 12 times for 33 yards in the opening week, good for 2.8 yards per carry. He did add two receptions for 17 receiving yards. The Bucs limited Cincinnati Bengals running back Chase Brown to 56 rushing yards in Week 1 and allowed 106 team rushing yards to the Bengals. With Deshuan Watson at quarterback, Judkins could find it hard to get established again in Week 2 with the Bucs likely dominating the flow of the game and possession of the ball. While Judkins rushing ability could be stymied, he is a capable pass catcher and could be a threat in the underneath passing game of the Browns. However, a strong Bucs defense playing at home should not yield much overall to Judkins. Judkins is a talented back but until the Browns get the quarterback situation resolved, he will continue to find it tough to see big openings in the run game.
Sep 18, 2026 3:50 PM EST
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