Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Mike Washington Jr.
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (6.5 vs 4.8).
Jacory Croskey-Merritt faces NYG, the 8th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Mike Washington Jr. faces NE, the 22nd-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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and it isn't close: 19.8 points of value over replacement separate them (-31.4 vs -51.2).
The draft market agrees: Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes first at ADP 115.5 vs 151.4 for Mike Washington Jr..
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Mike Washington Jr.LVR | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | NYG | NE | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 6.5 | 4.8 | Croskey-Merritt +1.7 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 30) | #8 | #22 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 105.2 | 85.4 | Croskey-Merritt +19.8 pts |
| Points per game | 6.2 | 5.0 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -31.4 | -51.2 | Croskey-Merritt +19.8 |
| Overall rank | #105 | #126 | Croskey-Merritt by 21 |
| Position rank | RB37 | RB40 | |
| Market ADP | 115.5 | 151.4 | Jr. +35.9 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 13 |
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Mike Washington Jr. in Week 5?
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.7 projected points (6.5 vs 4.8).
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Mike Washington Jr. in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He projects 105.2 fantasy points with -31.4 value over replacement, vs 85.4 points and -51.2 for Mike Washington Jr. (RB, PPR).