Jacory Croskey-MerrittorTyjae Spears?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Tyjae Spears
This one is close: Tyjae Spears projects 0.2 half-PPR points ahead of Jacory Croskey-Merritt, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean Tyjae Spears, 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 New York Giants have allowed 20% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | Jacory Croskey-MerrittRB, WAS, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Tyjae SpearsRB, TEN, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| PPR projection | 7.4 | 8.9 |
| Standard projection | 6.7 | 5.6 |
| Rank this week | RB36 | RB34 |
| Matchup | vs SEA | at NYG |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 8.7 | 5.7 |
| Last season per game | 8.0 | 6.9 |
| Snap share, last game | 37% | 36% |
| Trade value | — | — |