Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs MarShawn Lloyd
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
MarShawn Lloyd- Projects more over Weeks 8-11: 5.9 vs 2.2 pts/game
- More opportunity: 38% snap share, 15 red-zone touches
- Better scoring rank so far: RB34 vs RB38
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and MarShawn Lloyd are a Week 8 roster decision at running back. Over Weeks 8-11 the weekly projections give a modest edge: MarShawn Lloyd at 5.9 PPR points per game to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 2.2. This week's Clutch Score has MarShawn Lloyd at 7.5 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 MarShawn Lloyd's 70), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Jacory Croskey-Merritt has scored more per game this season (9.0 to 7.0 PPR across 5 and 7 games). For the rest of the 2026 season, MarShawn Lloyd is the clear pick on the better outlook over the next few weeks, the higher Week 8 Clutch Score and a clean bill of health.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Croskey-Merritt | Lloyd |
|---|---|---|
| This week · Week 8 | ||
| Clutch Score (proj. pts) | 0.0 | 7.5 |
| Position rank | RB79 | RB37 |
| Opponent | vs PHI | vs CAR |
| Weeks ahead · Weeks 8-11 | ||
| Projected pts / game | 2.2 | 5.9 |
| Season to date · 2026 | ||
| Fantasy pts (PPR) | 44.9 | 49.2 |
| Points / game | 9.0 | 7.0 |
| Games played | 5 | 7 |
| Scoring rank | RB38 | RB34 |
| Snap share | 45% | 38% |
| Red-zone touches | 7 | 15 |
| Player | ||
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Bye week | 7 | 11 |
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 MarShawn Lloyd.
Frequently asked
Should I roster Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd for the rest of 2026?
MarShawn Lloyd 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 a clean bill of health.
Who is projected to score more over the next few weeks, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
MarShawn Lloyd projects for 5.9 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 MarShawn Lloyd?
MarShawn Lloyd has 49 PPR points in 2026 (7.0 per game over 7 games), to 45 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt (9.0 per game over 5).
Who should I start in Week 8, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or MarShawn Lloyd?
MarShawn Lloyd has the higher Week 8 Clutch Score, 7.5 PPR points to 0.0 for Jacory Croskey-Merritt, after adjusting for matchup, Vegas and injury.
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