Jacory Croskey-Merritt vs Woody Marks
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 · 52% confident
Jacory Croskey-Merritt- Higher projection: 128 vs 84 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 116 vs 132
- More durable: 17 games vs 16 last season
Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Woody Marks are a common 2026 draft-day decision at running back. Jacory Croskey-Merritt holds the edge in expert consensus (RB39 to RB42). Jacory Croskey-Merritt typically comes off the board first, around pick 114 (round 10) to Woody Marks's pick 148. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Jacory Croskey-Merritt at 128 PPR points (7.5 per game) versus Woody Marks at 84.
Last season Woody Marks carried the heavier workload (53% snap share, 232 touches to Jacory Croskey-Merritt's 188), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Jacory Croskey-Merritt is the narrow pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Croskey-Merritt | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 128 | 84 |
| Points / game | 8.3 | 9.4 |
| Games played | 17 | 16 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #116 | #132 |
| ADP | 114 | 148 |
| Positional rank | RB32 | RB29 |
| Snap share | 39% | 53% |
| Red-zone touches | 32 | 40 |
| Age | 25 | 25 |
| Bye week | 7 | 8 |
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 Woody Marks.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Woody Marks in 2026?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt is a slight lean over Woody Marks for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Woody Marks?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt carries the higher 2026 projection at 128 PPR points (7.5 per game), compared with 84 for Woody Marks.
Where are Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Woody Marks being drafted?
Jacory Croskey-Merritt has an ADP around pick 114 (round 10), while Woody Marks goes closer to pick 148 (round 13).
Who is ranked higher, Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Woody Marks?
Expert consensus ranks Jacory Croskey-Merritt (RB39) ahead of Woody Marks (RB42) for 2026.
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