Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kayshon Boutte?
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: Kayshon Boutte
- Rest of season: Kayshon Boutte — 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.
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | Kayshon Boutte | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead · 3 rank Kayshon Boutte ahead | #141#115–#150 | #128#116–#133edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX105#94–#119 | FLX95#84–#106edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 8.9edge | 7.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #116 overalledge | 5 #159 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | 0 ranks · 0 val | +40 ranks · +108 val |
| Rostered | 82% | 23% |
| 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 Kayshon Boutte?
- Kayshon Boutte. This week's consensus has Jacory Croskey-Merritt at RB33 (range #31–#38) and Kayshon Boutte at WR50 (range #43–#56); on the flex board it is #105 vs #95. Projections: 8.9 vs 7.4 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kayshon Boutte?
- Kayshon Boutte. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB36 (range #31–#39) vs Kayshon Boutte WR59 (range #56–#62). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kayshon Boutte ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jacory Croskey-Merritt for Kayshon Boutte?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacory Croskey-Merritt is ranked #116 overall and Kayshon Boutte #159, 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.