Who Should I Start? Josh Jacobs or Quinshon Judkins

Sunday, November 2, 10:15 PM

Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs has been playing through a calf injury in recent weeks, but he looked fully healthy in the Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Jacobs led the backfield with 17 carries for 87 yards (5.1 yards per tote) and a touchdown, scoring for the fifth straight week and for the 10th time on the ground in eight games. Green Bay's loss to the Cleveland Browns back on Sept. 21 was the only time in 2025 so far in which Jacobs has not scored a rushing TD. In the last five games, the veteran back has 354 rushing yards and nine rushing scores. He also caught four of his five targets in the passing game for 13 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to Carolina. Jacobs has gone over 100 scrimmage yards in three straight games. Despite a tough upcoming matchup in Week 10 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Jacobs will remain a must-start RB in fantasy football.

Wednesday, November 5, 11:04 AM

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins (shoulder) is expected to return to practice on Wednesday ahead of Week 10. Judkins suffered an AC joint sprain in Week 8, but the Week 9 bye provided valuable recovery time. Through seven games, the rookie has handled 118 carries for 486 yards and five rushing touchdowns, while adding 12 receptions for 60 yards, solidifying his role as the lead back in Cleveland's offense. The Browns draw a favorable Week 10 matchup against the New York Jets, who have allowed the 11th-most fantasy points to opposing running backs this year. Judkins is on track to play and should be viewed as a strong RB2 with touchdown upside in this matchup.