Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Trey Benson: 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 Trey Benson clocked in at 7.2 across 4 appearances for the Arizona Cardinals. A 0.8-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; Trey Benson posted 160 and undefined. 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 Trey Benson 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.
