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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kenneth GainwellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a Washington Commanders running back who averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell is a Pittsburgh Steelers running back who averaged 10.9 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBWashington Commanders#40 RB

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

PPG

8.0

Games

Rush Yds

805

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBPittsburgh Steelers#26 RB

Kenneth Gainwell

PPG

10.9

Games

Rush Yds

537

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

486

Bye

Week 9

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Kenneth Gainwell: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jacory Croskey-Merritt	Kenneth Gainwell
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.0	10.9
Games Played	17	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	136	185
Rushing Yards	805	537
Rush Yds/Game	47.4	31.6
Rushing TDs	8	5
Receptions	9	73
Receiving Yards	68	486
Targets	13	85
Total TDs	8	8
Age	25	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 9

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kenneth Gainwell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Kenneth Gainwell is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9.

Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kenneth Gainwell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 across 17. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Kenneth Gainwell average in 2025?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt averaged 8.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Kenneth Gainwell averaged 10.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Kenneth Gainwell's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS) has a bye in Week 7, and Kenneth Gainwell (PIT) has a bye in Week 9. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.