Zach Charbonnet 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.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Zach Charbonnet by 3.4 points of value over replacement (-33.5 vs -36.8) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way — drafters take Jacory Croskey-Merritt first (ADP 119.6 vs 154.1). If the model is right, Zach Charbonnet is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag — Questionable (Knee - ACL) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| Zach Charbonnet | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | SEA | WAS |
| Overall rank | #119 | #122 |
| Position rank | RB44 | RB45 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 98.6 | 95.2 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -33.5 | -36.8 |
| Market ADP | 154.1 | 119.6 |
| Injury flag | Questionable | — |
Should I draft Zach Charbonnet or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2026 fantasy football?
Zach Charbonnet. He projects 98.6 fantasy points with -33.5 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.