Who Should I Start? Tyrone Tracy Jr. or Jacory Croskey-Merritt


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Tyrone Tracy Jr. News

Tyrone Tracy Jr. Part of a Muddled Giants Backfield Heading into 2026

Thursday, April 9, 6:01 AM

Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. began and finished the 2025 season as New York's primary ball carrier, but from Weeks 2 through 7, it was a healthy Cam Skattebo that dominated touches, both on the ground and in the passing game. The Giants bring in an entirely new coaching staff for 2026, so there is no clear blueprint for the division of labor between Tracy, Skattebo, and Devin Singletary, who also returns after handling 138 opportunities of his own last season. Furthermore, New York has been tied to Notre Dame prospect Jeremiyah Love with the fifth pick in the NFL Draft, though more pressing needs on defense could force them to pass even if he falls to them. Regardless of how the backfield situation plays out, Tracy profiles as a committee back with occasional flex value who can handle a large volume in an insurance role, as evidenced by his 19+ opportunities per game over the final nine weeks of the 2025 season.


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Jacory Croskey-Merritt News

Can Jacory Croskey-Merritt Emerge as the Clear RB1 in Washington?

Saturday, March 28, 10:50 AM

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt had a bit of a rollercoaster campaign as a rookie in 2025, finishing the year with 873 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns on 184 touches across 17 games (seven starts). Croskey-Merritt recorded four touchdowns across his first five NFL games, but then cracked 40 rushing yards just once across eight contests between Week 6 and Week 14. Still, Croskey-Merritt closed the year on a tear, recording 255 rushing yards and four scores over the season's final four weeks. Heading into 2026, the 24-year-old should have a chance to emerge as Washington's RB1. However, the Commanders also added veteran backs Rachaad White and Jerome Ford in free agency. At the very least, White and Ford are trusted third-down backs who will prevent Croskey-Merritt from seeing much receiving work in his second NFL season. Croskey-Merritt's clear upside as a rusher provides him with long-term upside for dynasty managers, but it does not appear as though Washington is ready to fully hand him the keys to its backfield in 2026.


Tyrone Tracy Jr. vs. Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Still trying to decide between Tracy Jr. and Croskey-Merritt? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Tyrone Tracy Jr. is projected to score 0.0 points this week while Jacory Croskey-Merritt is projected to score 0.0 points.