Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Woody Marks
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 0.3 projected points (5.2 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt faces SEA, the 27th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week. Woody Marks faces IND, the 9th-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: 16.3 points of value over replacement separate them (-41.8 vs -58.1).
The draft market agrees: Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes first at ADP 115.5 vs 140.9 for Woody Marks.
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Woody MarksHOU | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | SEA | IND | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 5.2 | 4.9 | Croskey-Merritt +0.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 32) | #27 | #9 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 94.8 | 78.5 | Croskey-Merritt +16.3 pts |
| Points per game | 5.6 | 4.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -41.8 | -58.1 | Croskey-Merritt +16.3 |
| Overall rank | #118 | #136 | Croskey-Merritt by 18 |
| Position rank | RB40 | RB42 | |
| Market ADP | 115.5 | 140.9 | Marks +25.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 12 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Woody Marks in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 0.3 projected points (5.2 vs 4.9), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Woody Marks in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He projects 94.8 fantasy points with -41.8 value over replacement, vs 78.5 points and -58.1 for Woody Marks (RB, PPR).