Emanuel Wilson · Jacory Croskey-Merritt · 2026 week 5

Emanuel Wilson or Jacory Croskey-Merritt?

Wondering who you should start this week — Emanuel Wilson 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 Emanuel WilsonEmanuel Wilson projects 3.1 PPR points clear of Jacory Croskey-Merritt in week 5, drawing SF — the 13th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 5Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Emanuel Wilson START vs SF 12.1 13th 12.5 838 healthy
Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs NYG 9.0 16th 6 762 healthy

RBs vs SF recently: De'Von Achane 9.3 pts (W2) · Jeremiyah Love 16.9 pts (W3) · RJ Harvey 9.3 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?

Emanuel Wilson carries the higher trade value — 838 against 762 (a 9% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Emanuel Wilson gets the most. Momentum: Emanuel Wilson +838 and Jacory Croskey-Merritt -292 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.