Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Rachaad White
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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 0.4 projected points (5.2 vs 4.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Both face 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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt: a clear but modest edge of 7.6 points of value over replacement (-41.8 vs -49.4).
The draft market agrees: Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes first at ADP 115.5 vs 130.0 for Rachaad White.
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Rachaad WhiteWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | SEA | SEA | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.2 | 4.7 | Croskey-Merritt +0.4 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #27 | #27 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 94.8 | 87.2 | Croskey-Merritt +7.6 pts |
| Points per game | 5.6 | 5.1 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -41.8 | -49.4 | Croskey-Merritt +7.6 |
| Overall rank | #118 | #127 | Croskey-Merritt by 9 |
| Position rank | RB40 | RB41 | |
| Market ADP | 115.5 | 130.0 | White +14.5 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 11 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 7 |
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Rachaad White in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 0.4 projected points (5.2 vs 4.7), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Rachaad White in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He projects 94.8 fantasy points with -41.8 value over replacement, vs 87.2 points and -49.4 for Rachaad White (RB, PPR).