Jacory Croskey-Merritt · Jonathon Brooks · 2026 week 2

Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jonathon Brooks?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jonathon Brooks? 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 5.8 PPR points clear of Jonathon Brooks in week 2, drawing DAL — the 9th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jacory Croskey-Merritt START	@ DAL	12.5	9th	12.6	1,645	healthy
Jonathon Brooks	@ ATL	6.7	29th · tough	7.2	592	Questionable

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

RBs vs ATL recently: Jaylen Warren 5.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries the higher trade value — 1,645 against 592 (a 64% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jacory Croskey-Merritt gets the most. Momentum: Jacory Croskey-Merritt +758 and Jonathon Brooks -360 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.