Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kaelon Black?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 15 at 6:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Jacory Croskey-Merritt
- Rest of season: Jacory Croskey-Merritt — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Kaelon Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 5 of 5 experts rank Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead · 0 rank Kaelon Black ahead | RB33#23–#42edge | RB49#46–#50 |
| Week 6 | RB26#22–#31edge | RB46#40–#51 |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | 7.8edge | 5.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 8 #109 overalledge | 4 #194 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +8 ranks · +52 val | +15 ranks · +32 val |
| Rostered | 75% | 25% |
| Bye | 7 | 8 |
| 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 6, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kaelon Black?
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt. This week's consensus has Jacory Croskey-Merritt at RB26 (range #22–#31) and Kaelon Black at RB46 (range #40–#51). Projections: 7.8 vs 5.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kaelon Black?
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB33 (range #23–#42) vs Kaelon Black RB49 (range #46–#50). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jacory Croskey-Merritt for Kaelon Black?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacory Croskey-Merritt is ranked #109 overall and Kaelon Black #194, 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.