Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Sean Tucker: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Sean Tucker for your lineup, you are not alone. Jacory Croskey-Merritt finished the 2025 season at 8.0 PPG for the Washington Commanders (17 games), and Sean Tucker averaged 5.1 for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (17 games).
That 2.9-point weekly advantage for Jacory Croskey-Merritt is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 805 yards and 8 touchdowns; Sean Tucker posted 320 and 7. 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 Sean Tucker Week 11. 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.
