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Updated October 20, 2026 from live stats

Darren Waller or Jacory Croskey-MerrittWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is listed out (groin) as of October 20, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Darren Waller is a Carolina Panthers tight end who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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TECarolina Panthers#23 TE

Darren Waller

PPG

6.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

148

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

RBWashington Commanders#28 RB

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

PPG

8.5

Games

Rush Yds

239

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Darren Waller vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Darren Waller	Jacory Croskey-Merritt
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.7	8.5
Games Played	5	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	34	43
Rushing Yards	0	239
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	47.8
Rushing TDs	0	2
Receptions	13	5
Receiving Yards	148	40
Targets	21	7
Total TDs	2	2
Age	34	25
Experience	11 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Darren Waller or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Darren Waller and Jacory Croskey-Merritt is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.5.

Should I draft Darren Waller or Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.5 across 5. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Darren Waller and Jacory Croskey-Merritt average in 2026?▾

Darren Waller averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.5 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Darren Waller and Jacory Croskey-Merritt's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Darren Waller (CAR) has a bye in Week 5, and Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.