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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Javonte WilliamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.1 PPG to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 8.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Javonte Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. Javonte Williams outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 6.1 PPG in 2025 with 13 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, Javonte Williams is the clear pick. Jacory Croskey-Merritt profiles as a matchup-dependent running back who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

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RBWashington Commanders#40

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

805

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBDallas Cowboys#12PPG LEADER

Javonte Williams

PPG

14.1

Games

Rush Yds

1,201

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Javonte Williams

Head to Head

8.0 PPG14.1 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #40 at the position). Javonte Williams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) RB (ranked #12 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt is producing at 36% of elite pace and Javonte Williams at 64%. That ranking gap means Javonte Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Javonte Williams: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. Javonte Williams put up 14.1 fantasy points per game for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025, while Jacory Croskey-Merritt managed 8.0 across 17 games with the Washington Commanders. A 6.1-point weekly edge is substantial at the running back position.

The per-game difference of 6.1 points favors Javonte Williams, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one running back to the other.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 805 yards and 8 touchdowns; Javonte Williams posted 1201 and 11. 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: Jacory Croskey-Merritt sits Week 7 while Javonte Williams 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.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Javonte Williams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Javonte Williams (age 26) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•Javonte Williams outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by a projected 104 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacory Croskey-Merritt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Javonte Williams's 16. That durability gap means Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Javonte Williams scored 13 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.8 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•Javonte Williams caught 35 passes in 2025. Pass-catching backs average 2-3 more PPG in half-PPR than their non-receiving counterparts.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Javonte Williams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	Javonte Williams
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	14.1
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	226
Rushing Yards	805	1,201
Rush Yds/Game	47.4	75.1
Rushing TDs	8	11
Receptions	9	35
Receiving Yards	68	137
Targets	13	51
Total TDs	8	13
Age	25	26
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

14.1 PPG for Javonte Williams versus 8.0 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt in 2025. The baseline favors Javonte Williams, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Javonte Williams in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Javonte Williams has the edge at 14.1 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 Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Javonte Williams average in 2025?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Javonte Williams averaged 14.1 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 6.1 points per game.

When are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Javonte Williams's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Javonte Williams (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Javonte Williams a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Javonte Williams outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 6.1 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.