Cam Skattebo vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Who Should You Start?
The numbers tell a clear story here. Cam Skattebo put up 14.5 fantasy points per game for the New York Giants in 2025, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt managed 8.0 across 17 games with the Washington Commanders. A 6.5-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.
A 6.5-PPG gap gives Cam Skattebo 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. Cam Skattebo ran for 410 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.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cam Skattebo sits Week 11 while Jacory Croskey-Merritt is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
