Dalton Schultz or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Dalton Schultz
- Rest of season: Dalton Schultz — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jacory Croskey-Merritt
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Dalton Schultz | Jacory Croskey-Merritt | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 3 of 4 experts rank Dalton Schultz ahead · 1 rank Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead | #132#118–#145edge | #141#115–#150 |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX65#48–#72edge | FLX105#94–#119 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.6 | 8.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #152 overall | 7 #116 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +10 ranks · +35 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 41% | 82% |
| Bye | 8 | 7 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
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 3, Dalton Schultz or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
- Dalton Schultz. This week's consensus has Dalton Schultz at TE8 (range #5–#9) and Jacory Croskey-Merritt at RB33 (range #31–#38); on the flex board it is #65 vs #105. Projections: 9.6 vs 8.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Dalton Schultz or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
- Dalton Schultz. Rest-of-season consensus: Dalton Schultz TE15 (range #12–#20) vs Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB36 (range #31–#39). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Dalton Schultz ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Dalton Schultz for Jacory Croskey-Merritt?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Dalton Schultz is ranked #152 overall and Jacory Croskey-Merritt #116, so Jacory Croskey-Merritt 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.