Jadarian Price 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 Jadarian Price by 0.1 projected points (9.2 vs 9.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jadarian Price faces DEN, the 13th-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 Jadarian Price by 1.5 points of value over replacement (-3.6 vs -5.1), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jadarian Price goes first at ADP 63.5 vs 115.5 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Health note: Jadarian Price carries an injury flag of IR (Chest), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jadarian PriceSEA | Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | DEN | SF | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 9.2 | 9.1 | Price +0.1 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #13 | #15 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 154.1 | 152.6 | Price +1.5 pts |
| Points per game | 9.1 | 9.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -3.6 | -5.1 | Price +1.5 |
| Overall rank | #77 | #79 | Price by 2 |
| Position rank | RB33 | RB34 | |
| Market ADP | 63.5 | 115.5 | Croskey-Merritt +52.0 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 6 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I start Jadarian Price or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 6?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jadarian Price by 0.1 projected points (9.2 vs 9.1), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jadarian Price or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2026 fantasy football?
Jadarian Price. He projects 154.1 fantasy points with -3.6 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.