Alvin KamaraorJacory Croskey-Merritt?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt
This one is close: Jacory Croskey-Merritt projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Alvin Kamara, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Las Vegas Raiders have been about average against RBs. The Seattle Seahawks have allowed 23% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Alvin KamaraRB, NO, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET | Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB, WAS, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| PPR projection | 8.6 | 7.4 |
| Standard projection | 5.2 | 6.7 |
| Rank this week | RB38 | RB36 |
| Matchup | vs LV | vs SEA |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 4.7 | 8.7 |
| Last season per game | 7.7 | 8.0 |
| Snap share, last game | 29% | 37% |
| Trade value | — | — |