Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Kyren Williams: Who Should You Start?
There is a real production gap between these two running backs. Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams) averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games in 2025, outscoring Jacory Croskey-Merritt (Washington Commanders, 8.0 PPG) by 6.4 points per week. That separation would need a significant matchup swing to overcome.
The per-game difference of 6.4 points favors Kyren 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; Kyren Williams posted 1252 and 10. 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 Kyren Williams 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.
