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Efton Chism or Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
Efton Chism

Efton Chism

WR • New England Patriots NE
Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

RB • Washington Commanders WAS
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Chism over Croskey-Merritt

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Chism ... 20%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 4.63
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
1.13 13.53 0.28 4.63
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Croskey-Merritt over Chism

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Croskey-Merritt ... 40%

BOTH ... 0%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 8.81
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
13.25 40.89 0.3 1.11 8.79 0 8.81
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Outlook Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs. Giants — Lead Role Faces Tough Efficiency Test

Croskey-Merritt continues to operate as Washington's primary early-down runner ahead of Rachaad White, but efficiency remains a concern after averaging just 2.8 yards per carry across 56 attempts through four games. With veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs ruled out with a hamstring injury, Washington could lean more into the ground game.

With moderate rain in the forecast, conditions favor a run-heavy approach against a divisional rival. Our weekly projection targets around 13 carries for 41 rushing yards with minimal target volume. Started in roughly 23% of fantasy leagues, he profiles as a volume-based flex option who requires a touchdown to deliver strong value.

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Next Up ❱ Performance Comparison
Performance Efton Chism
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
24221.0231
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
34314.3231
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
9151.702350
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
28511.803420
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Efton Chism
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 PIT 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @JAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @BUF 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Jacory Croskey-Merritt
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 SEA 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 IND 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Efton Chism
OWN
 
1%
+1.2 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+0.6 compared to last week
OWN/START Jacory Croskey-Merritt
OWN
83%
-8.66 compared to last week
START
22%
-12.19 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Efton Chism
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Jacory Croskey-Merritt
31st
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Efton Chism

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR'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 93rd with 10.74 total points (2.69 avg).
  • Currently 73.92 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.8 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Ranked 106th in targets and is currently among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 68th among WR.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 75 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 70th among WR.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +4, Rec Yards: +41 Rec TDs: +1,

    • Season Outlook

  • REC: 0, REC YDS: 0, REC TDS: 0
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 31st among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 30th with 25.70 total points (6.43 avg).
  • Currently 72.4 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.8 PPG.

    • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 39th among RB.
  • Top 50 in targets and is currently ranked 38th among RB.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 42nd among RB.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 30th among RB.

    • Rushing Stats

  • Top 20 in rush attempts with 56 (14.00 per game) and is currently ranked 18th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush yards with 157 (39.25 per game) and is currently ranked 31st among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 26th among RB.

    • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: -15, Rush AVG: -3.1 Rush TDs: -1, Receptions: +2, Rec Yards: +25 Rec TDs: EVEN,

    • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 185, RUSH YDS: 800, RUSH TDS: 8, REC: 12, REC YDS: 90, REC TDS: 0
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Efton Chism

No Injury Reported

Injury Jacory Croskey-Merritt

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Efton Chism

Week 5
New England Patriots VS Las Vegas Raiders

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
21.00357.50941203.75
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 13th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 6th with 34.00 total points (8.50 avg).
  • Currently 14 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Decline in numbers lately by 3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in turnovers with 9 (2.25 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Ranked 27th in rush defense with 538 (134.50 per game).
  • Top 12 in pass defense with 892 (223.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 6 in sacks with 12 (3.00 per game) and currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in interceptions with 4 (1.00 per game) and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 12 in points against with 21.00 per game and currently ranked 11th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 28th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +17.75, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: +4, INTs: +2, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -3.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 39, INT: 11, TDS: 2, PA/G: 27, YDS/G: 337.7
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Week 5
Washington Commanders VS New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
19.75321.2586313.82
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 22nd among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 9th with 29.00 total points (7.25 avg).
  • Currently 19 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is doing better than most people thought he would.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.8 PPG. If you don"t have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 8 in total yards against with 321.25 per game and is currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in turnovers with 8 (2.00 per game) and is currently ranked 2nd among DST.
  • Ranked 15th in rush defense with 436 (109.00 per game).
  • Top 8 in pass defense with 849 (212.25 per game) and is currently ranked 7th among DST.
  • Top 2 in interceptions with 6 (1.50 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 8 in points against with 19.75 per game and currently ranked 8th among DST.
  • Top 2 in Total TDs with 1 (0.25 per game) and currently ranked 1st among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -87, Turnovers: +5 Sacks: -7, INTs: +3, TDs: +1, Points Allowed: -5.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 11, TDS: 4, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Efton Chism
0.06
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Jacory Croskey-Merritt
14.82
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Efton Chism
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2025 NE 2 3 3 75 25.0 1 0 0 0 0
2026 NE 3 7 4 41 10.3 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 14 32 18 185 10.3 5 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 1 2 2 38 25 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 6 11 8 136 17.0 2 0 0 0 0
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
2026 WAS 4 56 157 2.8 1 7 5 40 8.0 0
ON PACE 18 252 707 2.8 5 32 23 180 8.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 9 88 403 4.6 4 7 5 34 7.6 0
Totals 21 231 962 4.2 9 20 14 108 7.7 0
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CIN @MIA
CLE @NYJ
DAL vs TB
DEN @LAC
HOU @TEN
IND @PIT
JAC vs PHI
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LV @NE
MIN @NO
NYG @WAS
SEA vs SF
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