Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Will Shipley?
Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Will Shipley
- Rest of season: Jacory Croskey-Merritt — 6 of 6 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 | Will Shipley | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 6 experts rank Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead · 0 rank Will Shipley ahead | RB34#31–#39edge | RB48#46–#53 |
| Week 5 | RB28#22–#40 | RB27#23–#32edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 7 #127 overalledge | 4 #223 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -10 ranks · -56 val | +125 ranks · +141 val |
| Rostered | 74% | 51% |
| Bye | 7 | 10 |
| 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 5, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Will Shipley?
- Will Shipley. This week's consensus has Jacory Croskey-Merritt at RB28 (range #22–#40) and Will Shipley at RB27 (range #23–#32). Projections: 9.9 vs 10.5 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Will Shipley?
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Rest-of-season consensus: Jacory Croskey-Merritt RB34 (range #31–#39) vs Will Shipley RB48 (range #46–#53). 6 of 6 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Jacory Croskey-Merritt ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Jacory Croskey-Merritt for Will Shipley?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jacory Croskey-Merritt is ranked #127 overall and Will Shipley #223, 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.