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Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Tony Pollard

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

RBWashington Commanders

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

805

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

RBTennessee TitansPPG LEADER

Tony Pollard

PPG

10.0

Games

Rush Yds

1,082

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

206

Bye

Week 5

Head to Head

8.0 PPG10.0 PPG

17 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 5

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Tony Pollard: Who Should You Start?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Tony Pollard are both viable fantasy running backs heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 PPG across 17 games with the Washington Commanders, while Tony Pollard posted 10.0 PPG in 17 appearances for the Tennessee Titans.

A 2.0-PPG gap gives Tony Pollard the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both profile as early-down workhorses. Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for 805 yards and 8 touchdowns; Tony Pollard posted 1082 and 5. 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 14 while Tony Pollard is off Week 5. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

The Bottom Line

Tony Pollard outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (10.0 to 8.0). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tony Pollard in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tony Pollard has the edge at 10.0 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 Tony Pollard average in 2025?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tony Pollard averaged 10.0 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Tony Pollard's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) has a bye in Week 14, and Tony Pollard (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tony Pollard a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Tony Pollard outscored Jacory Croskey-Merritt by 2.0 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.