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Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Michael Mayer

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

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

RB • Washington Commanders WAS
Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer

TE • Las Vegas Raiders LV
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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Croskey-Merritt over Mayer

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt at Philadelphia — Banged-Up Back Enters Road Opener with Risk

Croskey-Merritt opens the season atop the depth chart, but his status is questionable after being limited in Wednesday's practice with a groin issue. With Jeremy McNichols on injured reserve and Rachaad White waiting in the wings, fantasy managers should check back frequently for late-week injury updates.

Our models project Croskey-Merritt for approximately 10 carries, 47 rushing yards, and 9.2 fantasy points against the Eagles. Washington enters as 5.5-point road underdogs, which could tilt game flow away from pure rushing volume and expose his limited passing-down profile. Given that fantasy managers are starting him in just 7% of leagues despite 90% roster ownership, he is best reserved for the bench or viewed as a risky flex option.

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🔓 EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Mayer over Croskey-Merritt

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Michael Mayer

Michael Mayer vs MIA — Sneaky streaming appeal with Brock Bowers banged up

Mayer enters Week 1 operating as the secondary tight end, but his fantasy profile is on high alert with starter Brock Bowers questionable due to a recent knee injury. Vegas has signaled an emphasis on two-tight-end sets, yet Mayer could immediately step into a feature pass-catching role for Kirk Cousins if Bowers cannot suit up.

Our projections model Mayer for approximately 3.5 receptions and 34 receiving yards (8.0 fantasy points) against Miami. His roster rate surged to 24% on the heels of the injury report, making him an intriguing streaming flyer or deep-league option whose ceiling expands considerably if he takes over lead tight end duties.

Updated 6 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 Michael Mayer
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 MIA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 KC 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
9 @NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
10 @SF 🔓 🔓 🔓
11 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
12 @CLE 🔓 🔓 🔓
13 BYE 🔓 🔓 🔓
14 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
15 DEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
16 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
17 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
18 @KC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Jacory Croskey-Merritt
OWN
90%
+0.2 compared to last week
START
 
7%
+1.07 compared to last week
OWN/START Michael Mayer
OWN
27%
+24.8 compared to last week
START
17%
+17.31 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Jacory Croskey-Merritt
32nd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Michael Mayer
9th
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 Groin (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 100 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 77th among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 72nd among RB.
  • Ranked 143rd in Rec TDs 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: 785, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 12, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 0
Breakdown Michael Mayer

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 10th among TE's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 46th with 40.20 total points (2.23 avg).
  • Currently 157.6 points behind the leader: Trey McBride
  • He is in a heck of a slump. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2.2 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 35 in receptions and is currently ranked 32nd among TE.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 30th among TE.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 342 and 9.50 YPC and is currently ranked 34th among TE.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 71st among TE.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 6 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +19, Rec Yards: +207 Rec TDs: +1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 475, REC TDS: 3
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Jacory Croskey-Merritt

GROIN - Since Aug 31, 2026

Croskey-Merritt was limited in practice on Thursday heading into Week 1 versus the Eagles.
Injury Michael Mayer

No Injury Reported

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

  • 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 Michael Mayer

Week 1
Las Vegas Raiders VS Miami Dolphins

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
24.94363.002093913.82
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 22nd with 89.00 total points (5.24 avg).
  • Currently 138 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.2.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 24th in rush defense with 2251 (132.41 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 3920 (230.59 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 24.94 per game and currently ranked 24th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th in Total TDs with 1 (0.06 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +54.68, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +4, INTs: -1, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: +2.26,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 43, INT: 10, TDS: 4, PA/G: 26.5, YDS/G: 370.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Jacory Croskey-Merritt
15.57
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Michael Mayer
9.86
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 Michael Mayer
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2023 LV 12 40 27 304 11.3 2 0 0 0 0
2024 LV 11 32 21 156 7.4 0 0 0 0 0
2025 LV 13 51 36 342 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 59 230 162 1539 9.5 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 12 41 28 267 9.5 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 36 123 84 802 9.5 3 0 0 0 0
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GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
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NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
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SEA vs TEX 04:10 EDT EST
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