Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jonathon Brooks?
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: Jacory Croskey-Merritt
- Rest of season: Jonathon Brooks — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jonathon Brooks
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Jonathon Brooks | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead · 3 rank Jonathon Brooks ahead | RB36#31–#39 | RB32#25–#36edge |
| Week 3 | RB33#31–#38edge | RB39#35–#43 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 8.9edge | 5.9 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #116 overall | 10 #89 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | 0 ranks · 0 val |
| Rostered | 82% | 80% |
| Bye | 7 | 5 |
| 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, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jonathon Brooks?
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt. This week's consensus has Jacory Croskey-Merritt at RB33 (range #31–#38) and Jonathon Brooks at RB39 (range #35–#43). Projections: 8.9 vs 5.9 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jonathon Brooks?
- Jonathon Brooks. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB36 (range #31–#39) vs Jonathon Brooks RB32 (range #25–#36). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jonathon Brooks ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jacory Croskey-Merritt for Jonathon Brooks?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacory Croskey-Merritt is ranked #116 overall and Jonathon Brooks #89, so Jonathon Brooks 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.