Outlook Jacory Croskey-Merritt
Washington's Projected Lead Back Offers Major Draft-Day Value
Despite his low-cost perception in drafts, Jacory Croskey-Merritt enters his sophomore season atop Washington's backfield depth chart ahead of Rachaad White. Our projections estimate him leading the team with 157 carries, positioning him for a substantial early-down workload.
We project him to turn those opportunities into 734 rushing yards and six touchdowns on the ground. Having averaged an efficient 4.6 yards per carry on 175 attempts as a rookie last year, his efficiency suggests a solid foundational floor.
His draft-day price has settled stably around an ADP of 119 over the past month, slightly down from early June. At this late-round range in PPR formats, the market is pricing him as a bench stash, making him an outstanding value target as a potential starting fantasy asset.
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Outlook Brashard Smith
Deep Reserve Value Falling to the Fringes of Draft Boards
Brashard Smith enters his sophomore season operating deep on the Kansas City depth chart. He sits behind primary starter Kenneth Walker III and secondary options Emari Demercado and Emmett Johnson. After registering 45 carries and 28 receptions last year, Smith is projected for a minor change-of-pace role in our model, which expects just 25 carries and 15 receptions.
The fantasy market has grown increasingly skeptical of Smith's path to relevance in 1.0 PPR formats. Over the last month, his ADP has steadily slipped from the low 300s down to 328. This falling stock signals that managers are avoiding him in standard drafts, viewing him as a late-round flyer. Our projection of 40.8 total fantasy points suggests this draft-day discount is entirely justified.
Owned in just five percent of leagues, Smith is not a viable option for standard redraft rosters on draft day. However, his receiving capability keeps him on the deep dynasty radar. He should only be rostered if significant injuries strike the Kansas City backfield and open up a clearer path to weekly targets.
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