Keaton Mitchell vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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
The model takes Keaton Mitchell: a clear but modest edge of 12.6 points of value over replacement (-52.9 vs -65.6).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jacory Croskey-Merritt first (ADP 115.5 vs 158.7). If the model is right, Keaton Mitchell is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries an injury flag of IR (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Keaton MitchellLAC | Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 0.0 | Even |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 106.0 | 93.4 | Mitchell +12.6 pts |
| Points per game | 6.2 | 5.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -52.9 | -65.6 | Mitchell +12.6 |
| Overall rank | #131 | #148 | Mitchell by 17 |
| Position rank | RB46 | RB49 | |
| Market ADP | 158.7 | 115.5 | Mitchell +43.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Keaton Mitchell or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 7?
Neither. Both are on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Keaton Mitchell or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2026 fantasy football?
Keaton Mitchell. He projects 106.0 fantasy points with -52.9 value over replacement, vs 93.4 points and -65.6 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, PPR).