Chuba Hubbard · Jacory Croskey-Merritt · 2026 week 8

Chuba Hubbard or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?

Wondering who you should start this week — Chuba Hubbard 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 Chuba HubbardChuba Hubbard projects 7.8 PPR points clear of Jacory Croskey-Merritt in week 8, drawing GB — the 6th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 8Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Chuba Hubbard START @ GB 16.7 6th · soft 18.3 4,235 healthy
Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs CIN 8.9 29th · tough 8.8 137 IR

RBs vs GB recently: D'Andre Swift 13.3 pts (W5) · Javonte Williams 11 pts (W6) · Jahmyr Gibbs 12.3 pts (W7).

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?

Chuba Hubbard carries the higher trade value — 4,235 against 137 (a 97% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Chuba Hubbard gets the most. Momentum: Chuba Hubbard +701 and Jacory Croskey-Merritt -680 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.