Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Tyrone Tracy Jr. this week: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on bye in Week 7.
Tyrone Tracy Jr. gets HOU, the 28th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 5.2 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes Tyrone Tracy Jr.: a clear but modest edge of 7.4 points of value over replacement (-58.1 vs -65.6).
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Jacory Croskey-Merritt first (ADP 115.5 vs 162.3). If the model is right, Tyrone Tracy Jr. is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries an injury flag of IR (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Tyrone Tracy Jr.NYG | Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | HOU | Bye | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 5.2 | 0.0 | Jr. +5.2 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | #28 | - | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 100.8 | 93.4 | Jr. +7.4 pts |
| Points per game | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -58.1 | -65.6 | Jr. +7.4 |
| Overall rank | #140 | #148 | Jr. by 8 |
| Position rank | RB48 | RB49 | |
| Market ADP | 162.3 | 115.5 | Jr. +46.8 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 14 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I start Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 7?
Start Tyrone Tracy Jr. this week: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2026 fantasy football?
Tyrone Tracy Jr.. He projects 100.8 fantasy points with -58.1 value over replacement, vs 93.4 points and -65.6 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB, PPR).