The Washington Commanders (3-4) will visit the Kansas City Chiefs (4-3) in Week 8. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt.
Is Jacory Croskey-Merritt Playing in Week 8?
Croskey-Merritt is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Commanders’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Jacory Croskey-Merritt in Week 8?
It would appear that the Jacory Croskey-Merritt profile is working on borrowed time.
He’s had two impressive games. In the other five, he’s produced 24.6% below expectations and is averaging just 0.58 points per touch, a level of inefficiency that requires elite volume to be an ordinary back.
If Jayden Daniels isn’t himself, this offense as a whole has less upside and their RB1 can’t handle a ding like that (in the five iffy games, he has a total of four red zone touches). The Chiefs haven’t allowed a running back to reach even 9.0 PPR points so far in October (opponents: Jaguars, Lions, and Raiders), a trend that I’m not sure changes this week.
Call him what you want, I’m not calling him a top 20 running back in a week where 18.8% of the league isn’t in action.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Croskey-Merritt’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 8
Croskey-Merritt is projected to score 12.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Croskey-Merritt to rush for 76 yards and 0.7 rushing touchdowns, while adding 0 receptions for 2 receiving yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 8 Weather Impact: Commanders at Chiefs
The forecast for kickoff is 62 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
