Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Kyle Monangai
Two running backs fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Kyle Monangai- Higher projection: 155 vs 128 pts
- More points per game: 8.6 vs 8.3
- More opportunity: 41% snap share, 36 red-zone touches
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Kyle Monangai are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Jacory Croskey-Merritt holds the edge in expert consensus (RB39 to RB41). Kyle Monangai typically comes off the board first, around pick 105 (round 9) to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's pick 114. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Kyle Monangai at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game) versus Jacory Croskey-Merritt at 128.
Last season Kyle Monangai carried the heavier workload (41% snap share, 199 touches to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 188), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Kyle Monangai is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Croskey-Merritt | Monangai |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 128 | 155 |
| Points / game | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Games played | 17 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #116 | #121 |
| ADP | 114 | 105 |
| Positional rank | RB32 | RB30 |
| Snap share | 39% | 41% |
| Red-zone touches | 32 | 36 |
| Age | 25 | 24 |
| Bye week | 7 | 10 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kyle Monangai.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kyle Monangai in 2026?
Kyle Monangai is a clear call over Jacory Croskey-Merritt for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and the bigger workload.
Who is projected to score more, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kyle Monangai?
Kyle Monangai carries the higher 2026 projection at 155 PPR points (9.1 per game), compared with 128 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Where are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Kyle Monangai being drafted?
Kyle Monangai has an ADP around pick 105 (round 9), while Jacory Croskey-Merritt goes closer to pick 114 (round 10).
Who is ranked higher, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Kyle Monangai?
Expert consensus ranks Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB39) ahead of Kyle Monangai (RB41) for 2026.
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