Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Alvin Kamara
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 1.0 projected points (5.6 vs 4.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt faces SF, the 13th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Alvin Kamara faces NYG, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and it isn't close: 16.1 points of value over replacement separate them (-43.2 vs -59.3).
The draft market agrees: Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes first at ADP 115.5 vs 148.7 for Alvin Kamara.
Health note: Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries an injury flag of Out (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Alvin Kamara carries an injury flag of Questionable (Back), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Alvin KamaraNOR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SF | NYG | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 5.6 | 4.6 | Croskey-Merritt +1.0 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #13 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 93.4 | 77.3 | Croskey-Merritt +16.1 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 4.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -43.2 | -59.3 | Croskey-Merritt +16.1 |
| Overall rank | #121 | #135 | Croskey-Merritt by 14 |
| Position rank | RB39 | RB42 | |
| Market ADP | 115.5 | 148.7 | Kamara +33.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | Out | Questionable |
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Alvin Kamara in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 1.0 projected points (5.6 vs 4.6), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Alvin Kamara in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He projects 93.4 fantasy points with -43.2 value over replacement, vs 77.3 points and -59.3 for Alvin Kamara (RB, PPR).