Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kaelon Black?
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: Jacory Croskey-Merritt — 3 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Kaelon Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 4 experts rank Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead · 1 rank Kaelon Black ahead | RB36#31–#39edge | RB47#37–#65 |
| Week 3 | RB33#31–#38edge | RB34#30–#40 |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 8.9edge | 6.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #116 overalledge | 4 #210 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | +48 ranks · +77 val |
| Rostered | 82% | 42% |
| 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 3, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kaelon Black?
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt. This week's consensus has Jacory Croskey-Merritt at RB33 (range #31–#38) and Kaelon Black at RB34 (range #30–#40). Projections: 8.9 vs 6.4 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 RB36 (range #31–#39) vs Kaelon Black RB47 (range #37–#65). 3 of 4 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 #116 overall and Kaelon Black #210, 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.