Head to head · RB · 2026

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.

The model's pick
Zach Charbonnet

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.