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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Bhayshul Tuten vs Jacory Croskey-MerrittWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the better fantasy play this season.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.4-PPG advantage is real (8.0 to 5.6), and Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 8 touchdowns show scoring upside. Bhayshul Tuten is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBJacksonville Jaguars#58

Bhayshul Tuten

PPG

5.6

Games

Rush Yds

307

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBWashington Commanders#40PPG LEADER

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

805

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Bhayshul Tuten

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Head to Head

5.6 PPG8.0 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Bhayshul Tuten: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #58 at the position). Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Bhayshul Tuten is producing at 25% of elite pace and Jacory Croskey-Merritt at 36%. That ranking gap means Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Bhayshul Tuten vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt: The Full Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten and Jacory Croskey-Merritt are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 PPG across 15 games with the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt posted 8.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Washington Commanders.

A 2.4-PPG gap gives Jacory Croskey-Merritt the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Bhayshul Tuten ran for 307 yards and 5 touchdowns; Jacory Croskey-Merritt posted 805 and 8. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

One thing to note: both players share a Week 7 bye. That means you need a backup plan at running back for that week, especially if one of these two is your starter.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Bhayshul Tuten (age 24) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Jacory Croskey-Merritt outscored Bhayshul Tuten by a projected 41 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacory Croskey-Merritt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 15. That durability gap means Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jacory Croskey-Merritt scored 8 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Bhayshul Tuten vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Bhayshul Tuten	Jacory Croskey-Merritt
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.6	8.0
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	84	136
Rushing Yards	307	805
Rush Yds/Game	20.5	47.4
Rushing TDs	5	8
Receptions	10	9
Receiving Yards	79	68
Targets	14	13
Total TDs	7	8
Age	24	25
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

Jacory Croskey-Merritt outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 2.4 PPG in 2025 (8.0 to 5.6). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Bhayshul Tuten or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jacory Croskey-Merritt has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Bhayshul Tuten's 5.6 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Bhayshul Tuten and Jacory Croskey-Merritt average in 2025?▾

Bhayshul Tuten averaged 5.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.4 points per game.

Do Bhayshul Tuten and Jacory Croskey-Merritt share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Bhayshul Tuten and Jacory Croskey-Merritt share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.

Is Bhayshul Tuten or Jacory Croskey-Merritt a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt outscored Bhayshul Tuten by 2.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.