Jacory Croskey-Merritt · Rhamondre Stevenson · 2026 week 8

Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Rhamondre Stevenson?

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

Start Rhamondre StevensonRhamondre Stevenson projects 1.6 PPR points clear of Jacory Croskey-Merritt in week 8, drawing MIA — the 5th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 8	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
Jacory Croskey-Merritt	vs CIN	8.9	29th · tough	8.8	137	IR
Rhamondre Stevenson START	@ MIA	10.5	5th · soft	14.5	1,747	healthy

RBs vs CIN recently: Chris Rodriguez Jr. 9.5 pts (W4) · Ollie Gordon II 14.8 pts (W5) · Derrick Henry 4.9 pts (W7).

RBs vs MIA recently: Aaron Jones Sr. 12.8 pts (W4) · Samaje Perine 13.8 pts (W5) · Braelon Allen 13.4 pts (W7).

🎓 The coach's read

Rhamondre Stevenson projects 1.6 points higher in PPR.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt faces CIN, 29th most generous to RBs.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is flagged OUT.
Rhamondre Stevenson faces MIA, 5th most generous to RBs.

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Rhamondre Stevenson carries the higher trade value — 1,747 against 137 (a 92% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Rhamondre Stevenson gets the most. Momentum: Jacory Croskey-Merritt -680 and Rhamondre Stevenson +645 over the last 30 days.

Open in Start/Sit (any scoring) Open in the Trade Analyzer

More RB decisions

Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Seth McGowan?Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kaelon Black?Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Tyler Allgeier?Rhamondre Stevenson or Cam Skattebo?Rhamondre Stevenson or Ollie Gordon II?Rhamondre Stevenson or Travis Etienne Jr.?

All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.