Jacory Croskey-MerrittorKenny Gainwell?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Jacory Croskey-Merritt
This one is close: Jacory Croskey-Merritt projects 0.0 half-PPR points ahead of Kenny Gainwell, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Jacory Croskey-Merritt, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Seattle Seahawks have allowed 23% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Minnesota Vikings have allowed 15% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB, WAS, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Kenny GainwellRB, TB, Sun, Sep 27, 4:05 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| PPR projection | 7.4 | 8.6 |
| Standard projection | 6.7 | 5.5 |
| Rank this week | RB36 | RB35 |
| Matchup | vs SEA | vs MIN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 8.7 | 2.6 |
| Last season per game | 8.0 | 10.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 37% | 35% |
| Trade value | — | — |