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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cam Skattebo vs Jacory Croskey-MerrittWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.5 PPG to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Cam Skattebo is the better fantasy play this season.

Cam Skattebo is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 14.5 PPG and 617 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Jacory Croskey-Merritt (8.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Cam Skattebo as the starter and Jacory Croskey-Merritt as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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RBNew York Giants#10PPG LEADER

Cam Skattebo

PPG

14.5

Games

Rush Yds

410

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

207

Bye

Week 8

RBWashington Commanders#40

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

805

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Cam Skattebo

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Head to Head

14.5 PPG8.0 PPG

8 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cam Skattebo: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #10 at the position). Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #40 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Cam Skattebo is producing at 66% of elite pace and Jacory Croskey-Merritt at 36%. That ranking gap means Cam Skattebo carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Cam Skattebo vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt: The Full Breakdown

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 8 while Jacory Croskey-Merritt is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Cam Skattebo at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Cam Skattebo (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?

•Cam Skattebo outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by a projected 111 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacory Croskey-Merritt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Cam Skattebo's 8. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Cam Skattebo vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cam Skattebo	Jacory Croskey-Merritt
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.5	8.0
Games Played	8	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	116	136
Rushing Yards	410	805
Rush Yds/Game	51.3	47.4
Rushing TDs	5	8
Receptions	24	9
Receiving Yards	207	68
Targets	32	13
Total TDs	7	8
Age	24	25
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 7

Summary

Cam Skattebo outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 6.5 PPG in 2025 (14.5 to 8.0). 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 Cam Skattebo or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Cam Skattebo has the edge at 14.5 PPG compared to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 8.0 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 Cam Skattebo and Jacory Croskey-Merritt average in 2025?▾

Cam Skattebo averaged 14.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 8 games in 2025. Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.5 points per game.

When are Cam Skattebo and Jacory Croskey-Merritt's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cam Skattebo (NYG) has a bye in Week 8, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cam Skattebo or Jacory Croskey-Merritt a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Cam Skattebo outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 6.5 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.