Blake Corum · Jacory Croskey-Merritt · 2026 week 8

Blake Corum or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?

Wondering who you should start this week — Blake Corum 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 1.5 PPR points clear of Blake Corum in week 8, drawing CIN — the 29th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Blake Corum vs LAC 7.4 8th · soft 15.8 1,190 healthy
Jacory Croskey-Merritt START vs CIN 8.9 29th · tough 8.8 137 IR

RBs vs LAC recently: Emanuel Wilson 24 pts (W4) · J.K. Dobbins 13.4 pts (W5) · Kenneth Walker III 25.9 pts (W6).

RBs vs CIN recently: Chris Rodriguez Jr. 9.5 pts (W4) · Ollie Gordon II 14.8 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4.9 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Blake Corum carries the higher trade value — 1,190 against 137 (a 88% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Blake Corum gets the most. Momentum: Blake Corum +544 and Jacory Croskey-Merritt -680 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.