Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs MarShawn Lloyd
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
Slight lean · 56% confident
Jacory Croskey-Merritt- More points per game: 12.6 vs 3.7
- More opportunity: 0% snap share, 1 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: RB21 vs RB49
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and MarShawn Lloyd are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. MarShawn Lloyd holds the edge in expert consensus (RB36 to RB39). Jacory Croskey-Merritt typically comes off the board first, around pick 115 (round 10) to MarShawn Lloyd's pick 138. The 2026 projections give a modest edge: MarShawn Lloyd at 149 PPR points (8.8 per game) versus Jacory Croskey-Merritt at 128.
Last season Jacory Croskey-Merritt carried the heavier workload (0% snap share, 17 touches to MarShawn Lloyd's 14), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the narrow pick on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. MarShawn Lloyd carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Croskey-Merritt | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 128 | 149 |
| Points / game | 12.6 | 3.7 |
| Games played | 1 | 1 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #116 | #107 |
| ADP | 115 | 138 |
| Scoring rank (season) | RB21 | RB49 |
| Snap share | 0% | 0% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 1 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2026 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd in 2026?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a slight lean over MarShawn Lloyd for 2026, on an earlier ADP and the bigger workload. MarShawn Lloyd carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Who is projected to score more, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
MarShawn Lloyd carries the higher 2026 projection at 149 PPR points (8.8 per game), compared with 128 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Where are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and MarShawn Lloyd being drafted?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt has an ADP around pick 115 (round 10), while MarShawn Lloyd goes closer to pick 138 (round 12).
Who is ranked higher, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
Expert consensus ranks MarShawn Lloyd (RB36) ahead of Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB39) for 2026.
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