Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Raheim Sanders
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 call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 0.6 points of value over replacement (-34.5 vs -35.2), 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.
Health note: Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries an injury flag of Questionable (Undisclosed), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Raheim SandersCLE | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 95.2 | 94.6 | Croskey-Merritt +0.6 pts |
| Points per game | 5.6 | 5.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -34.5 | -35.2 | Croskey-Merritt +0.6 |
| Overall rank | #119 | #120 | Croskey-Merritt by 1 |
| Position rank | RB44 | RB45 | |
| Market ADP | 115.6 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | - | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | Questionable | None |
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Raheim Sanders in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He projects 95.2 fantasy points with -34.5 value over replacement, vs 94.6 points and -35.2 for Raheim Sanders (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.