Stats Reveal Quinshon Judkins Struggles Hurt Browns Offense

Advanced statistics indicate that running back Quinshon Judkins is failing to produce, leaving quarterback Deshaun Watson with excessive passing responsibilities. While a rookie season was solid with 827 rushing yards and seven touchdowns, his current performance has dropped significantly to an average of just three yards per carry without any scores in three games. Although he faces fewer stacked defensive boxes than last year due to league-wide trends favoring the run game, Next Gen Stats identify him as one of the sixth-least efficient ball carriers in the NFL regarding distance traveled versus gains made.

Kirk Herbstreit has raised alarms about Judkins' inability to regain confidence following a season-ending injury that required surgery on his fibula and ankle. The former analyst noted that watching film reveals Judkins no longer exhibits the aggressive, chip-on-shoulder demeanor he displayed previously, which is causing the offense to rely heavily on Watson in obvious passing situations.

Conversely, head coach Todd Monken has publicly affirmed his belief in Deshaun Watson, describing a deep trust and friendship between them that extends beyond standard coaching dynamics. According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, Monken explicitly told Watson he was his "QB1" while reassuring him of the team's collective support.

This renewed confidence appears to be paying dividends for Watson following an early-season loss against Jacksonville with consecutive victories since then.