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Croskey-Merritt projects for 51.4% backfield touches; efficient 4.6 YPC as rookie.

Jacory Croskey-MerrittWAS

Croskey-Merritt remains a fascinating target because Washington's backfield is still unsettled. He averaged 4.6 yards per carry as a rookie and ranked 23rd among running backs in rushing yards despite receiving only 175 carries. Rachaad White's arrival creates competition, but Croskey-Merritt is projected to handle 51.4% of the Commanders' backfield touches, compared with 44.7% for White. Kaytron Allen is projected to account for the remaining 3.9%.

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He averaged 4.6 yards per carry as a rookie and ranked 23rd among running backs in rushing yards despite receiving only 175 carries.
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Croskey-Merritt remains a fascinating target because Washington's backfield is still unsettled. He averaged 4.6 yards per carry as a rookie and ranked 23rd among running backs in rushing yards despite receiving only 175 carries. Rachaad White's arrival creates competition, but Croskey-Merritt is projected to handle 51.4% of the Commanders' backfield touches, compared with 44.7% for White. Kaytron Allen is projected to account for the remaining 3.9%.
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STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WAS). Croskey-Merritt projects for 51.4% backfield touches; efficient 4.6 YPC as rookie.
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