Yahoo Sports fantasy analysts Josh Norris and Hayden Winks discuss Cleveland Browns RB Quinshon Judkins' fantasy outlook heading into Week 9. Check out the full conversation on "Yahoo Fantasy Football with Josh and Hayden" - and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.

Quinshon Judkins is keeping his head held high after Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh.

Should you start or sit Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins in Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints? PFN's Max Chadwick breaks down Judkins' fantasy football outlook following an inconsistent stretch that included a standout performance against the Tennessee Titans and a quieter outing against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Judkins has largely met expectations as a fantasy RB2 this season, but his upcoming matchup could provide an opportunity for increased production. The Saints have allowed the most fantasy points per game to opposing running backs this season, making Cleveland's backfield an important situation to monitor heading into Week 9. Can Judkins take advantage of New Orleans' struggling run defense? And how does his role alongside Dylan Sampson affect his fantasy ceiling? Chadwick examines PFN's Week 9 rankings, projections, and matchup data to help fantasy managers make their lineup decisions. Use PFN's FREE Start/Sit Optimizer → Hit subscribe → MORE FREE PFN TOOLS Trade Analyzer → NFL Mock Draft Simulator → NFL Playoff Predictor → #QuinshonJudkins #FantasyFootball #Week9 #StartSit #Browns #PFN

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