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PositiveUsageAug 5, 2026SleeperNFL
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.@​BenStandig believes RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt is flashing enough as a pass catcher to earn the biggest role in the backfield 👀 Bill: "I always feel like I was slept on. I can do more than just run a ball."

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PositiveUsageAug 5, 2026Adam Levitan
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt had just nine receptions on 406 snaps as an NFL rookie. Also had just seven receptions in 13 college games. We aren't projecting a major bump in receiving role, and JCM won't play in true passing situations. But would be a nice boost if he could even do "Kenneth Walker on Seahawks" things -- catch 25-35 balls on early downs. Some notes on that from @​BenStandig: <https://lastmanstandig.substack.com/p/receiver-battle-heats-up-frankie>

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PositiveUsageAug 5, 2026Zain Dhanani
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Jacory Croskey-Merritt is “flashing enough as a pass catcher to position himself for the largest role in the backfield.” Soft hands and quickly transitioning to a ball carrier Still needs work in pass pro Take: I continually believe Bill is the back to own.

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NegativeUsageAug 4, 2026Ian Hartitz
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Four murky backfields that are priced as affordable RB3/RB4 types in fantasy football land BUT the winner will assuredly be ranked higher come Week 1 (similar to the Cowboys and Jaguars from last season): -**Steelers**: Love targeting both Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle with potential for snaps to be pretty even. Both are capable pass-catchers with an old QB who loves to check the ball down at this point. Either would zoom up the ranks if the other gets injured. -**Panthers**: Chuba Hubbard is...

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PositiveValueAug 4, 2026ESPN NFL
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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NegativeBustAug 3, 2026FantasyPros Articles
Croskey-Merritt is a dice roll in 2026 facing significant competition for the starting job. Last season he was RB41 in fantasy points per game with limited passing-game trust from Washington and inconsistent starting lineup usage; ranked 26th in explosive run rate, 19th in yards after contact per attempt, seventh in yards per carry on zone runs, and ninth in rushing success rate among 49 qualifying backs. He'll compete with Rachaad White, Kaytron Allen, and Jerome Ford for starting job and work, making him a risky late-round selection.
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PositiveNewsAug 1, 2026Zain Dhanani
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If you’ve been following along, Commanders want to see Jacory Croskey-Merritt improve in the pass game (to not tip run/pass when he’s in) Hearing multiple days of checkdowns in the flat from Jayden to JCM sounds like things are improving for him

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Hogs Haven
Running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt, a seventh-round pick from 2025, has added about seven to eight pounds of muscle this offseason. According to John Keim, Croskey-Merritt wants to break more tackles and become the dynamic runner the Commanders need. Last year he broke a tackle every 13.5 rushing attempts as a rookie, and a struggle keeping runs going after initial contact is one reason why he struggled to earn enough carries in too many games. The more pressing adjustment involves ball security; he put the ball on the ground four times in 2025, and Keim noticed he sometimes extends the ball from his body.
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NegativeRoleJul 30, 2026Hogs Haven
Added 7-8 pounds of muscle this offseason to improve his ability to break tackles and become a more dynamic runner. As a seventh-round pick in 2025, Croskey-Merritt only broke a tackle every 13.5 rushing attempts as a rookie, so the physical improvement is aimed at getting more from each carry. However, ball security remains a pressing concern—he put the ball on the ground four times in 2025, and during Wednesday's practice, he was observed extending the ball from his body at times, indicating mechanics need refinement.
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