Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Jordan Mason
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other in Week 8. Here is the head-to-head on this week's Clutch Score, the next few weeks of projections and 2026 stats so far, with our verdict on who to roster.
Who to roster
Strong edge · 95% confident
Jordan Mason- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 8.8 vs 2.2 pts/game
- More points per game: 9.4 vs 9.0
- Healthier: no injury designation vs IR
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Jordan Mason are a Week 8 roster decision at running back. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections clearly separate them: Jordan Mason at 8.8 PPR points per game to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 2.2. This week's Clutch Score has Jordan Mason at 10.7 PPR points to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 0.0.
So far in 2026 Jacory Croskey-Merritt has carried the heavier workload (45% snap share, 74 touches to Jordan Mason's 32), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jordan Mason has scored more per game this season (9.4 to 9.0 PPR across 2 and 5 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, Jordan Mason is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Croskey-Merritt | Mason |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 0.0 | 10.7 |
| Position rank | RB79 | RB23 |
| Opponent | vs PHI | @ DET |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 2.2 | 8.8 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 44.9 | 18.7 |
| Points / game | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Games played | 5 | 2 |
| Scoring rank | RB38 | RB62 |
| Snap share | 45% | 54% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 5 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 25 | 27 |
| Bye week | 7 | 6 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Points are PPR. Clutch Score adjusts this week's projection for matchup, Vegas and injury; the weeks ahead leave out a bye.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jordan Mason.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jordan Mason for the rest of 2026?
Jordan Mason is a clear call over Jacory Croskey-Merritt from Week 8 on, on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and more points per game so far.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jordan Mason?
Jordan Mason projects for 8.8 PPR points per game over Weeks 8-11, compared with 2.2 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt. Bye weeks are left out of both.
Who has scored more this season, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jordan Mason?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt has 45 PPR points in 2026 (9.0 per game over 5 games), to 19 for Jordan Mason (9.4 per game over 2).
Who should I start in Week 8, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Jordan Mason?
Jordan Mason has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 10.7 PPR points to 0.0 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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Verdict weighs projected points per game over the weeks ahead, points per game so far, usage, scoring rank, health and games played. Data via the Sleeper API, refreshed daily.