Kyle Monangai vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kyle Monangai by 0.9 projected points (6.1 vs 5.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Kyle Monangai faces PHI, the 11th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Jacory Croskey-Merritt faces SEA, the 27th-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
The model takes Kyle Monangai: a clear but modest edge of 5.7 points of value over replacement (-36.0 vs -41.8).
The draft market agrees: Kyle Monangai goes first at ADP 108.8 vs 115.5 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
| Kyle MonangaiCHI | Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | PHI | SEA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 6.1 | 5.2 | Monangai +0.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #11 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 100.5 | 94.8 | Monangai +5.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -36.0 | -41.8 | Monangai +5.7 |
| Overall rank | #110 | #118 | Monangai by 8 |
| Position rank | RB38 | RB40 | |
| Market ADP | 108.8 | 115.5 | Croskey-Merritt +6.7 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 9 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 10 | 7 |
Should I start Kyle Monangai or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Kyle Monangai by 0.9 projected points (6.1 vs 5.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Kyle Monangai or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2026 fantasy football?
Kyle Monangai. He projects 100.5 fantasy points with -36.0 value over replacement, vs 94.8 points and -41.8 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, PPR).