Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Jordan Mason: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Jacory Croskey-Merritt finished the 2025 season at 8.0 PPG over 17 games with the Washington Commanders, while Jordan Mason clocked in at 7.6 across 16 appearances for the Minnesota Vikings. A 0.4-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 805 yards and 8 touchdowns; Jordan Mason posted 758 and 6. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
One scheduling note: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is off Week 14 and Jordan Mason Week 6. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in running back for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
