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Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Malik Nabers

Who Should I Start? - Week 1 • Start New
Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

RB • Washington Commanders WAS
Malik Nabers

Malik Nabers

WR • New York Giants NYG
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Croskey-Merritt over Nabers

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Injury Concerns Cloud Week 1 Lead Role in Philadelphia

Jacory Croskey-Merritt heads into Week 1 atop Washington's running back depth chart, but a lower body injury sustained in late August leaves him questionable for the opener at Philadelphia. Teammate Rachaad White is also dealing with a hamstring issue, potentially opening up early-down carries if Croskey-Merritt plays. Fantasy managers should monitor his status and check back often for updates prior to kickoff.

Rostered in 90% of leagues, his start rate sits near 6% as managers await clarity. Our weekly projection lands at 9.2 fantasy points, expecting roughly 10 carries for 47 yards and limited receiving involvement. Given the injury designation and touchdown dependence, he is a risky flex option best reserved for deeper formats if active.

Updated 19 hrs ago

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Nabers over Croskey-Merritt

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Malik Nabers

Malik Nabers on Track for Season Opener Against Dallas

Malik Nabers appears on track for the Giants' opener after progressing through team drills and receiving positive reports regarding his recovering knee. Anchoring the receiver room as New York's primary target ahead of Odell Beckham Jr. and Darnell Mooney, he is set to lead this passing attack.

With a 94% start rate across fantasy leagues, fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats if active. We project Nabers for roughly 5 receptions and 62 receiving yards on over 8 targets. Since he remains officially listed as questionable, monitor final pregame updates leading up to Sunday night.

Updated 19 hrs ago

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Jacory Croskey-Merritt
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 CIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 @TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 ATL 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @MIN 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Malik Nabers
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jacory Croskey-Merritt
OWN
91%
+2.29 compared to last week
START
 
7%
+2.25 compared to last week
OWN/START Malik Nabers
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
93%
+0.29 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jacory Croskey-Merritt
32nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Malik Nabers
19th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Jacory Croskey-Merritt

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 33rd among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 33rd with 131.30 total points (7.72 avg).
  • Currently 234.3 points behind the leader: Christian McCaffrey
  • Wow, would you look at that. The experts got it right on the money.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Lower Body (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.7.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 75th among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 73rd among RB.
  • Top 100 in Rec TDs with 0, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 93rd among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 175 (10.29 per game) and is currently ranked 28th among RB.
  • Top 25 in rush yards with 805 (47.35 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among RB.
  • Top 20 in rush tds with 8 (0.47 per game) and is currently ranked 16th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 17 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +805, Rush AVG: +4.6 Rush TDs: +8, Receptions: +9, Rec Yards: +68 Rec TDs: EVEN,

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 180, RUSH YDS: 795, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 12, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 0
Breakdown Malik Nabers

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 20th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 103rd with 39.10 total points (9.78 avg).
  • Currently 270.2 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is doing dreadful lately. If he is star player then he should rebound.
  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games and is listed on the injury report.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Knee (ACL) (Since Aug 31, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 9.8.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 108th in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 2, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 74th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 12 less games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -86, Rec Yards: -869 Rec TDs: -4,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 100, REC YDS: 1140, REC TDS: 8
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jacory Croskey-Merritt

LOWER BODY - Since Aug 31, 2026

Week 1
Injury Malik Nabers

KNEE (ACL) - Since Aug 31, 2026

Week 1
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Week 1
Washington Commanders @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.33337.2223144333.88
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 9th with 132.00 total points (7.33 avg).
  • Currently 95 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 7.3.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 10 in turnovers with 21 (1.24 per game) and is currently ranked 10th among DST.
  • Ranked 22nd in rush defense with 2240 (131.76 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 3830 (225.29 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Top 12 in sacks with 42 (2.47 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 6 in points against with 19.12 per game and currently ranked 5th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 3 (0.18 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +50.75, Turnovers: -1 Sacks: -7, INTs: +2, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -1.35,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Matchups Malik Nabers

Week 1
New York Giants VS Dallas Cowboys

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
30.06412.121263523.39
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 31st with 55.00 total points (3.24 avg).
  • Currently 172 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3.2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 20th in rush defense with 2196 (129.18 per game).
  • Ranked 31st in pass defense with 4810 (282.94 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 30.06 per game and currently ranked 32nd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 23rd in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +76.54, Turnovers: -13 Sacks: -14, INTs: -11, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +1.48,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 36, INT: 9, TDS: 3, PA/G: 31.9, YDS/G: 400.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jacory Croskey-Merritt
15.71
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Malik Nabers
23.41
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Jacory Croskey-Merritt
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2025 WAS 16 175 805 4.6 8 13 9 68 7.6 0
ON PACE 72 788 3623 4.6 36 59 41 306 7.6 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 88 403 4.6 4 7 5 34 7.6 0
Totals 17 175 805 4.6 8 13 9 68 7.6 0
Career Malik Nabers
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2024 NYG 15 170 109 1204 11.0 7 5 2 0.4 0
2025 NYG 4 35 18 271 15.1 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 158 81 1220 15.1 9 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 8 85 55 602 11 4 3 1 0.4 0
Totals 19 205 127 1475 11.6 9 5 2 0.4 0
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LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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COL @NYY 07:05 EDT EST
DET vs MIN 01:10 EDT EST
HOU @PHI 06:40 EDT EST
MIA vs NYM 06:40 EDT EST
SD vs WAS 04:10 EDT EST
SEA vs TEX 04:10 EDT EST
SF vs STL 03:45 EDT EST
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