Quinshon Judkins Is Back, And Dylan Sampson’s Questionable Tag Could Absolutely Torch His Week 7

Quinshon Judkins is officially back for the Cleveland Browns after missing just one week with that ankle injury, and he is slated for a near bell-cow workload in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans. But hold up, because Dylan Sampson, who we all thought was ready to roll, is now listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, and that could completely change Judkins’ impact.

Quinshon Judkins Is Finally Back, But There’s A Catch

This was supposed to be the week. Judkins, wearing number 10, is returning from that ankle issue, and the expectation is for a massive bounce-back. We’re talking a *ton* of volume for him, especially with what projects to be a positive game script against the Titans. If Sampson sits, Judkins isn’t just getting most of the carries and goal-line work, he’s also looking at a serious boost in targets in the passing game. That’s the dream scenario for anyone counting on him. But that’s a big “if,” and that’s where Sampson messes things up.

Dylan Sampson: The Ultimate Game-Time Decision That Could Wreck Your Lineup

Seriously, what is going on with Sampson? He looked ready to return, everyone was buzzing, and now he is officially questionable. He’s trending toward being a game-time decision, which is never good news. If he does play, even in a limited capacity, he’s going to cut directly into Judkins’ passing-down work. That’s a huge hit to Judkins’ overall upside. And let’s be real, you cannot, under any circumstances, start Sampson in his first game back off injured reserve. He has virtually no standalone value this week, not even as a flex option. He’s far too risky to gamble on in Week 7.

Waiver Wire Time: Who You Can Finally Cut Loose

With Judkins back in the fold, it’s safe to say goodbye to Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime. Seriously, cut them. Judkins is back, and Sampson will be back soon enough, so neither of these guys holds any real value going forward. Ditch them for someone who can actually contribute to your roster. There’s a slight chance McLaughlin sees a minor role in the passing game if Sampson is a no-go, but even then, it’s barely a blip. As for Estime, with Judkins back, he is completely useless and might not even stick around on the roster much longer. Don’t even think about starting either of them.

The Browns play the Tennessee Titans in Week 7. Keep a close eye on those inactive reports leading up to Sunday’s kickoff, because Sampson’s status isn’t just a ripple, it’s a potential tsunami for how Cleveland runs their backfield and what it means for Judkins’ output.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.