Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Emanuel Wilson
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 0.1 projected points (9.1 vs 9.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt faces SF, the 15th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Emanuel Wilson faces DEN, the 13th-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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 1.7 points of value over replacement (-5.1 vs -6.8), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Emanuel WilsonSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | SF | DEN | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.1 | 9.0 | Croskey-Merritt +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #15 | #13 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 152.6 | 150.9 | Croskey-Merritt +1.7 pts |
| Points per game | 9.0 | 8.9 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -5.1 | -6.8 | Croskey-Merritt +1.7 |
| Overall rank | #79 | #82 | Croskey-Merritt by 3 |
| Position rank | RB34 | RB36 | |
| Market ADP | 115.5 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Emanuel Wilson in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 0.1 projected points (9.1 vs 9.0), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Emanuel Wilson in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He projects 152.6 fantasy points with -5.1 value over replacement, vs 150.9 points and -6.8 for Emanuel Wilson (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.