Brian Robinson · Jacory Croskey-Merritt · 2026 week 5

Brian Robinson or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?

Wondering who you should start this week — Brian Robinson 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 3.7 PPR points clear of Brian Robinson in week 5, drawing NYG — the 16th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 5Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Brian Robinson vs BAL 5.3 21st 15.1 750 healthy
Jacory Croskey-Merritt START vs NYG 9.0 16th 6 734 Questionable

RBs vs BAL recently: Travis Etienne 5.1 pts (W2) · Javonte Williams 16.3 pts (W3) · Tony Pollard 11 pts (W4).

RBs vs NYG recently: Kyren Williams 13.7 pts (W2) · Tony Pollard 9.6 pts (W3) · Tyler Allgeier 10.9 pts (W4).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Brian Robinson carries the higher trade value — 750 against 734 (a 2% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Brian Robinson gets the most. Momentum: Brian Robinson +509 and Jacory Croskey-Merritt -302 over the last 30 days.

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