Outlook Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Lead Early-Down Role Offers Late-Round Value Despite Backfield Uncertainty
Coming off a solid 2025 campaign with 175 carries at 4.6 yards per rush across 17 games, Croskey-Merritt enters the season atop Washington's depth chart. While he shares backfield duties with Rachaad White, his role as an early-down grinder remains established.
Our season projections anticipate steady volume with 180 carries for 800 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. However, with minimal passing-game involvement projected at just 15 receptions, his weekly output in 1.0 PPR leagues will remain heavily tied to goal-line work.
Draft sentiment has cooled, with his ADP sliding from pick 111 in mid-August down to 155 heading into September. At this discounted draft cost, our models see a quality depth piece and potential value steal for fantasy rosters needing dependable rushing volume.
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Outlook Kimani Vidal
Buried on the Depth Chart and Sinking in Draft Value
After handling 155 carries in 2025, Kimani Vidal enters the 2026 campaign buried in the Chargers' backfield rotation. With Omarion Hampton commanding lead duties and Keaton Mitchell ahead of him in the pecking order, Vidal is relegated to a reserve role barring multiple injuries.
Our models forecast a steep drop in volume, projecting Vidal for just 75 carries, 300 rushing yards, and 15 receptions for 115 receiving yards, equating to 61.0 fantasy points. His limited pass-catching profile severely restricts any standalone flex appeal in PPR formats.
Draft sentiment has collapsed accordingly, with Vidal's ADP plummeting from pick 180 in July down to 278. Fantasy managers have steadily moved on, dropping his rostered rate to 7%. He profiles as a falling asset rather than a value steal and can be avoided in standard drafts.
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