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RBCLE40 insightsLatest Sep 16, 2026
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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles
Clear lead back in maybe the worst offense in the NFL. Judkins might get more involved as a receiver with Dylan Sampson (knee, IR) done for the season, though Raheim 'Rocket' Sanders tied Quinshon in route rate (42%) in Week 1. Judkins' chances at making a lot happen on the ground against Vita Vea and company (1st in EPA allowed per rush in 2024) are limited. Only the Titans and Dolphins have lower implied team totals than the Browns in Week 2.
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NegativeUsageSep 15, 2026Dawgs By Nature
Judkins led the Browns backfield in Week 1 with 33 snaps (65% snap share), carrying the ball 12 times for 33 yards (2.8 YPC) and catching 2 passes for 17 yards on 2 targets. The source notes there was nothing special about his rushing performance and attributes the limited production partly to Jacksonville's strong run defense and the Browns being blown out early, which made it difficult to rely on the running game. His backup Dylan Sampson is now out with an injury.
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NegativeRoleSep 15, 2026Reddit /r/fantasyfootball
Locked into rushing role with Sampson out; scored 7 PPR points in Week 1 despite increased opportunity after Sampson's injury. talented bellcow RB on a bottom-2 offense with Deshaun Watson at QB; ceiling is severely capped. Multiple comments note he was drafted in 5th-6th round (RB2 range) but should be benched unless Watson is replaced. Regret among drafters who panicked for depth; some suggest he could have boom games but floor is unacceptably low (7-10 PPR typical). One comment: 'Instead of 40 yards, he'll get 50.' Sentiment split between 'you have to start him as an RB2' and 'take him completely off your board.'
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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Judkins finished Week 1 with 33 yards on 12 carries (2.8 YPC) and two catches for 17 yards, outrushed by Deshaun Watson on six fewer carries; the Browns' offensive dysfunction—reaching the red zone only once late in the third quarter with a field goal as their only red-zone points—suggests Judkins will be hit-or-miss all season, dependent on big plays or occasional touchdowns. The source notes Judkins was drafted as an RB2 but is already slipping into RB3 territory after this ineffective opener.
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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL
Judkins' stock is down despite the source being a big fan of the player. The Browns' passing game floor is in question with Deshaun Watson playing poorly, and Judkins is supposed to be the ground-and-pound guy to keep the team in games. While the poor workload in Week 1 is partly due to the game getting out of hand quickly, Judkins had the worst PFF pass block rating on the team, which won't help him stay on the field on passing downs. He gained only 9 of 33 yards before contact, and with Watson unable to add value with his legs, Judkins faces an uphill battle. The source projects him as an RB3 this year rather than a bellcow, given the offensive line turnover and Watson's inability to create space.
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NegativeProjectionSep 14, 2026NBC Sports Rotoworld
Judkins' stock is down after a poor Week 1 workload against Jacksonville, though the source doesn't hold the workload against him since the game got out of hand quickly. However, Judkins had the worst PFF pass block rating on the Browns, which won't help him stay on the field on passing downs. The source notes that if Deshaun Watson isn't able to add value with his legs (which he didn't in Week 1), Judkins loses potential floor in blowouts. The offensive line turnover and Watson's inability to help with his legs means Judkins is facing an uphill battle. The source likes the player and thinks he could be a bellcow at some point, but the situation limits him to RB3 upside this year.
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NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Judkins gets a horrible matchup in Week 1 against the Jaguars defense that allowed the third-fewest fantasy points per game and the fewest rushing yards to opposing backs last season. Cleveland is a 7.5-point underdog, suggesting they may be forced to abandon the run if they fall behind early. Judkins is returning from a significant injury (fractured fibula and dislocated right ankle in December), and as a large road underdog, backup Dylan Sampson may get more usage than expected as Judkins is eased into action.
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NegativeProjectionSep 12, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Judkins was Cleveland's workhorse back in Weeks 2-15 (18.7 touches, 72.8 total yards, RB26 in fantasy points per game; RB22 in expected fantasy points per game) before suffering an ankle and fibula fracture in Week 16. However, his per-touch efficiency was underwhelming: among 49 qualifying backs, he ranked 40th in explosive run rate, 33rd in missed tackle rate, and 26th in yards after contact per attempt. His offensive line was a major constraint (5th-highest yards after first contact at 62.2% of rushing yards, 4th-fewest yards before contact per attempt). With a rebuilt offensive line in 2026, Judkins should have more room to run.
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NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Judkins is a risky RB3/flex at best in Week 1 due to a bad matchup and uncertainty at quarterback. Jacksonville has one of the toughest defensive fronts in the league and were the third-stingiest opponent for fantasy RBs in 2025. According to the Jags' beat writers, things haven't changed and this group is ready to shut down ground attacks once again. In a game where the Browns are 8.5-point underdogs on the road, the degree of difficulty is just too high for Judkins to be trusted.
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NegativeMatchupSep 11, 2026Yahoo Fantasy Football
Judkins is a risky RB3/flex in Week 1 at the Jaguars. The Browns' rushing attack is running into a buzzsaw; Jacksonville has one of the toughest defensive fronts in the league and were the third-stingiest opponent for fantasy RBs in 2025. According to the Jags' beat writers, things haven't changed and this group is ready to shut down ground attacks once again. Judkins performed well in adverse conditions last season and could see his role grow on passing downs this year. However, in addition to the bad matchup, he also has to overcome uncertainty at quarterback. In a game where the Browns are 8-point underdogs on the road, the degree of difficulty is just too high.
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