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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Trey BensonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.0 PPG to Trey Benson's 7.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

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

Statistically, Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Trey Benson are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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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

RBArizona Cardinals#46

Trey Benson

PPG

7.2

Games

Rush Yds

160

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Trey Benson

Head to Head

8.0 PPG7.2 PPG

17 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #40 at the position). Trey Benson: Tier 5 (Deep League) RB (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 running backs this season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt is producing at 36% of elite pace and Trey Benson at 33%. That ranking gap means Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Trey Benson: The Full Breakdown

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 7 and Trey Benson Week 14. 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.

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. Trey Benson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•Jacory Croskey-Merritt outscored Trey Benson by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jacory Croskey-Merritt played 17 games in 2025 compared to Trey Benson's 4. That durability gap means Jacory Croskey-Merritt contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Trey Benson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	Trey Benson
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	7.2
Games Played	17	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	29
Rushing Yards	805	160
Rush Yds/Game	47.4	40.0
Rushing TDs	8	0
Receptions	9	13
Receiving Yards	68	64
Targets	13	16
Total TDs	8	0
Age	25	23
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jacory Croskey-Merritt at 8.0 PPG, 0.8 points per game above Trey Benson's 7.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Trey Benson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jacory Croskey-Merritt has the edge at 8.0 PPG compared to Trey Benson's 7.2 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 Trey Benson average in 2025?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Trey Benson averaged 7.2 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Trey Benson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Trey Benson (ARI) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Trey Benson a better fantasy running back in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt outscored Trey Benson by 0.8 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.