Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Zach Charbonnet
Who should you start in Week 7? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 7
Start Zach Charbonnet this week: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on bye in Week 7.
Zach Charbonnet gets KC, the 11th-friendliest matchup a RB can draw this week, projecting 5.3 points.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 4.7 points of value over replacement (-65.6 vs -70.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes first at ADP 115.5 vs 145.8 for Zach Charbonnet.
Health note: Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries an injury flag of IR (Groin), which is already reflected in his projection.
Health note: Zach Charbonnet carries an injury flag of Questionable (Knee - ACL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS | Zach CharbonnetSEA | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 7 opponent | Bye | KC | |
| Projected Week 7 points | 0.0 | 5.3 | Charbonnet +5.3 pts |
| Matchup rank (RB vs defense, of 28) | - | #11 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 93.4 | 88.7 | Croskey-Merritt +4.7 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 5.2 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -65.6 | -70.3 | Croskey-Merritt +4.7 |
| Overall rank | #148 | #157 | Croskey-Merritt by 9 |
| Position rank | RB49 | RB52 | |
| Market ADP | 115.5 | 145.8 | Charbonnet +30.3 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 13 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | IR | Questionable |
Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Zach Charbonnet in Week 7?
Start Zach Charbonnet this week: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is on bye in Week 7.
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Zach Charbonnet in 2026 fantasy football?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt. He projects 93.4 fantasy points with -65.6 value over replacement, vs 88.7 points and -70.3 for Zach Charbonnet (RB, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.