Jacory Croskey-Merritt · Samaje Perine · 2026 week 9

Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Samaje Perine?

Wondering who you should start this week — Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Samaje Perine? 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 1.5 PPR points clear of Samaje Perine in week 9, drawing CIN — the 21st-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 START vs CIN 8.1 21st 8.8 122 IR
Samaje Perine @ ATL 6.6 7th · soft 8.8 36 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 ATL recently: D'Andre Swift 19 pts (W6) · Christian McCaffrey 16 pts (W7) · Bucky Irving 21 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries the higher trade value — 122 against 36 (a 70% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jacory Croskey-Merritt gets the most. Momentum: Jacory Croskey-Merritt -425 and Samaje Perine +32 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.