Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Chris Rodriguez
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Both are on bye in Week 7, so neither can be started. The season-long comparison below is the tiebreaker for every other week.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 2.9 points of value over replacement (-65.6 vs -68.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes first at ADP 115.5 vs 156.3 for Chris Rodriguez.
Health note: Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries an injury flag of IR (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Chris RodriguezJAX | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 0.0 | Even |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 93.4 | 90.5 | Croskey-Merritt +2.9 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -65.6 | -68.5 | Croskey-Merritt +2.9 |
| Overall rank | #148 | #156 | Croskey-Merritt by 8 |
| Position rank | RB49 | RB51 | |
| Market ADP | 115.5 | 156.3 | Rodriguez +40.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Chris Rodriguez in Week 7?
Neither. Both are on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Chris Rodriguez in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He projects 93.4 fantasy points with -65.6 value over replacement, vs 90.5 points and -68.5 for Chris Rodriguez (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.