Running Back · Washington Commanders
Injury status: Questionable
Running Back · Washington Commanders
Injury status: Questionable(AI summary of news and injury feeds · Updated 1h ago)
Latest on Jacory Croskey-Merritt — Injury: Questionable; Recent contract: 4-year contract ($4.3M, $1.1M/yr, signed 2025); Fantasy managers adding him (last 24h, Sleeper): 5,571; Fantasy managers dropping him (last 24h, Sleeper): 7,020.
Handled 47% of team RB opportunities, giving him a true lead-back workload.
Averaged 10.8 touches per game, one of the clearest volume profiles in this range.
Owned 44% of team inside-10 RB touches, keeping him attached to TD chances.
Added a 3% target share and a 0.04 WOPR, giving him more than just rushing value.
Projects as RB32 in PPG while being drafted as RB38.
Carries a 184-touch season at age 25 — manageable, but volume is never free.
Has not missed a game in two seasons — durability the projection quietly depends on continuing.
Rush yards over expected (12.6 per game) held up — repeating it is the bet at this price.
Austin Ekeler played 50% of snaps in the same backfield, so the role is not uncontested.
Team added Rachaad White, creating risk that last season's touch share does not repeat.
Priced a tier below the role he's walking into. The field drafts him RB37; we have him RB27 — a 10-spot discount at the position.
8.2PPG
Projects for 8.2 PPG at RB in PPR scoring.
8.3PPG
RB 33 - Where he landed last season
| Fantasy | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YR | TM | FPTS | G | FIN | ATT | YDS | Y/A | TD | TGT | REC | YDS | Y/R | TD |
| ’25 | WAS | 140.3 (solid) | 17 | #33 (elite) | 175 (solid) | 805 (elite) | 4.6 (solid) | 8 (elite) | 13 (below average) | 9 (below average) | 68 (below average) | 7.6 (solid) | 0 (below average) |
Route Participation
2025 Result
31%
2026 Outlook
Limited involvement. He participated in routes on 31% of plays, ranking in the bottom 10% of running backs, which limits his value in passing situations.
Target Share %
2025 Result
3%
2026 Outlook
Minimal passing role. With a 3% target share and 0.8 targets per game, he is not a primary option for catches out of the backfield.
Opportunity Share
2025 Result
47%
2026 Outlook
Strong workload. He handled 47% of team opportunities with 10.8 touches per game, placing him in the top 16% of running backs for total volume.
Snap Share
2025 Result
39%
2026 Outlook
Solid usage. He played on 39% of snaps, ranking in the top 34% of running backs, showing he is a consistent part of the offense.
Red Zone / Goal-Line Touch Share
2025 Result
42% share (33 RZ touches)
2026 Outlook
Red zone threat. He is a major scoring threat with 33 red zone touches and 13 goal line carries, controlling 42% of his team's red zone touches.
Yards Created (After Contact)
2025 Result
45% of rush yards
Context
Efficient runner. He gains 2.1 yards after contact per attempt, ranking in the top 40% of running backs by fighting through defenders for extra yardage.
Juke Rate / Evaded Tackles
2025 Result
7% broken-tackle rate
Context
Reliable runner. With 13 broken tackles, he ranks in the top 34% of running backs, showing his ability to evade defenders and extend plays.
Rush Yards Over Expected
2025 Result
12.6/g
Context
Above expectations. He adds 12.6 rush yards over expected per game, proving he is more productive than the average runner given his blocking success rate.
Breakaway / Outside Run Rate
2025 Result
19% outside · 2% breakaway (20+ yds)
Context
Inside runner. He runs outside on 19% of his attempts and has a 2% breakaway run rate, suggesting he does most of his work between the tackles.
Rushing TDs
2025 Result
8
Context
Touchdown producer. He scored 8 rushing touchdowns, fueled by 21 carries inside the 10-yard line and 13 goal line carries.
Yards Per Carry (YPC)
2025 Result
4.60
Context
Efficient production. He averaged 4.60 yards per carry on 176 attempts, ranking in the top 34% of running backs for efficiency.
Internal Competition / Vacated Carries
Status
Added: Rachaad White · 112 vacated carries
Simple Impact
Crowded backfield. With Rachaad White added to the roster and 112 carries vacated, he faces competition from multiple teammates for touches next season.
Scheme & Pace
Status
58% pass rate · -4.4% PROE · 57.5 plays/g
Simple Impact
Run-heavy scheme. The team runs 57.5 plays per game with a 58% pass rate, which creates a balanced environment for his rushing workload.
Availability & Injury Risk
Status
17 of 17 games in 2025
Simple Impact
Highly durable. He played in all 17 games during the 2025 season, proving he is a reliable and available option for your fantasy roster.
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