Head to head · RB · 2026
Nick Chubb vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean — refreshed every morning.
The model's pick
Nick Chubb
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Nick Chubb by 3.4 points of value over replacement (-33.4 vs -36.8) — 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.
| Nick Chubb | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | HOU | WAS |
| Overall rank | #118 | #122 |
| Position rank | RB43 | RB45 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 98.6 | 95.2 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -33.4 | -36.8 |
| Market ADP | — | 119.6 |
Should I draft Nick Chubb or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2026 fantasy football?
Nick Chubb. He projects 98.6 fantasy points with -33.4 value over replacement, vs 95.2 points and -36.8 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.