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Updated October 20, 2026 from live stats

Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tyquan ThorntonWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Jacory Croskey-Merritt is listed out (groin) and Tyquan Thornton is listed out (ankle) as of October 20, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton is a Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver who averaged 9.9 fantasy points per game across 4 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBWashington Commanders#28 RB

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

PPG

8.5

Games

Rush Yds

239

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

WRKansas City Chiefs#28 WR

Tyquan Thornton

PPG

9.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

219

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Tyquan Thornton: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	Tyquan Thornton
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.5	9.9
Games Played	5	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	43	40
Rushing Yards	239	0
Rush Yds/Game	47.8	0.0
Rushing TDs	2	0
Receptions	5	11
Receiving Yards	40	219
Targets	7	15
Total TDs	2	2
Age	25	26
Experience	1 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tyquan Thornton in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Tyquan Thornton is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9.

Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tyquan Thornton in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game across 5 games in 2026, and Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 across 4. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Tyquan Thornton average in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.5 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. Tyquan Thornton averaged 9.9 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Tyquan Thornton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Tyquan Thornton (KC) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.