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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Nick ChubbWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Nick Chubb's 5.5 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the better fantasy play this season.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the better play on a neutral week. 8.0 PPG with 873 yards gives a reliable baseline. Nick Chubb at 5.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt higher, but do not fade Nick Chubb entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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RBWashington Commanders#40PPG LEADER

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

805

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBHouston Texans#59

Nick Chubb

PPG

5.5

Games

Rush Yds

506

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Nick Chubb

Head to Head

8.0 PPG5.5 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #40 at the position). Nick Chubb: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #59 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt is producing at 36% of elite pace and Nick Chubb at 25%. That ranking gap means Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Nick Chubb: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Nick Chubb is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Washington Commanders running back put up 8.0 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Nick Chubb of the Houston Texans averaged 5.5 in 15. A 2.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.5 points favors Jacory Croskey-Merritt, 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; Nick Chubb posted 506 and 3. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has his bye in Week 7, and Nick Chubb rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at running back for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (age 25) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds. Nick Chubb (age 30, 7 years) is past the typical RB peak. Redraft value exceeds dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Jacory Croskey-Merritt outscored Nick Chubb by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacory Croskey-Merritt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Nick Chubb's 15. 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.
•Jacory Croskey-Merritt is 5 years younger than Nick Chubb (25 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Nick Chubb: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	Nick Chubb
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	5.5
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	83
Rushing Yards	805	506
Rush Yds/Game	47.4	33.7
Rushing TDs	8	3
Receptions	9	13
Receiving Yards	68	67
Targets	13	20
Total TDs	8	3
Age	25	30
Experience	-	7 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

Summary

8.0 PPG for Jacory Croskey-Merritt versus 5.5 for Nick Chubb in 2025. The baseline favors Jacory Croskey-Merritt, 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 Nick Chubb in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jacory Croskey-Merritt has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Nick Chubb's 5.5 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 Nick Chubb average in 2025?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Nick Chubb averaged 5.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Nick Chubb's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Nick Chubb a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt outscored Nick Chubb by 2.5 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.