Aaron Jones Sr. or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 6:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Aaron Jones Sr.
- Rest of season: Aaron Jones Sr. — 4 of 6 experts
- Trade value: Aaron Jones Sr.
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Aaron Jones Sr. | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 6 experts rank Aaron Jones Sr. ahead · 2 rank Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead | RB26#19–#34edge | RB33#30–#41 |
| Week 5 | RB12#10–#13edge | RB27#23–#38 |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 15.3edge | 10.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 9 #98 overalledge | 7 #123 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +19 ranks · +137 val | -8 ranks · -47 val |
| Rostered | 87% | 79% |
| Bye | 6 | 7 |
| Status | No injury designation | QUESTIONABLE (Groin) · LIMIT · 0.87594% to play |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Aaron Jones Sr. or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. This week's consensus has Aaron Jones Sr. at RB12 (range #10–#13) and Jacory Croskey-Merritt at RB27 (range #23–#38). Projections: 15.3 vs 10.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Aaron Jones Sr. or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
- Aaron Jones Sr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Aaron Jones Sr. RB26 (range #19–#34) vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB33 (range #30–#41). 4 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Aaron Jones Sr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Aaron Jones Sr. for Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Aaron Jones Sr. is ranked #98 overall and Jacory Croskey-Merritt #123, so Aaron Jones Sr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.