Alvin Kamara · Jacory Croskey-Merritt · 2026 week 2

Alvin Kamara or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?

Wondering who you should start this week — Alvin Kamara or Jacory Croskey-Merritt? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Jacory Croskey-MerrittJacory Croskey-Merritt projects 7.2 PPR points clear of Alvin Kamara in week 2, drawing DAL — the 9th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Alvin Kamara @ BAL 5.3 10th – 227 healthy
Jacory Croskey-Merritt START @ DAL 12.5 9th 12.6 1,645 healthy

RBs vs BAL recently: Jonathan Taylor 22.1 pts (W1).

RBs vs DAL recently: Cam Skattebo 14.1 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries the higher trade value — 1,645 against 227 (a 86% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jacory Croskey-Merritt gets the most. Momentum: Alvin Kamara +92 and Jacory Croskey-Merritt +758 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.