David Montgomery vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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 David Montgomery by 0.3 projected points (9.5 vs 9.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
David Montgomery faces JAX, the 10th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jacory Croskey-Merritt faces SF, 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
This one is a coin flip. The model leans David Montgomery by 3.2 points of value over replacement (-1.9 vs -5.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: David Montgomery goes first at ADP 52.0 vs 115.5 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Health note: David Montgomery carries an injury flag of Doubtful (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| David MontgomeryHOU | Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | JAX | SF | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.5 | 9.1 | Montgomery +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #10 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 155.8 | 152.6 | Montgomery +3.2 pts |
| Points per game | 9.2 | 9.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -1.9 | -5.1 | Montgomery +3.2 |
| Overall rank | #74 | #79 | Montgomery by 5 |
| Position rank | RB32 | RB34 | |
| Market ADP | 52.0 | 115.5 | Croskey-Merritt +63.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 5 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | Doubtful | None |
Should I start David Montgomery or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans David Montgomery by 0.3 projected points (9.5 vs 9.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft David Montgomery or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2026 fantasy football?
David Montgomery. He projects 155.8 fantasy points with -1.9 value over replacement, vs 152.6 points and -5.1 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.