Jacory Croskey-Merritt · Rachaad White · 2026 week 9

Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Rachaad White?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Rachaad White? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Rachaad WhiteRachaad White projects 1.8 PPR points clear of Jacory Croskey-Merritt in week 9, drawing LAR — the 28th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs CIN 8.9 21st 8.8 163 IR
Rachaad White START vs LAR 10.7 28th · tough 10.9 804 healthy

RBs vs CIN recently: Ollie Gordon II 14.8 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4.9 pts (W7) · Tony Pollard 25.7 pts (W8).

RBs vs LAR recently: Zonovan Knight 9.8 pts (W6) · Ashton Jeanty 13.6 pts (W7) · Kimani Vidal 3 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rachaad White carries the higher trade value — 804 against 163 (a 80% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rachaad White gets the most. Momentum: Jacory Croskey-Merritt -602 and Rachaad White +411 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.