Should I start Jacory Croskey-Merritt or Julius Chestnut this week? Week 7 Half-PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt: INJURY_RESERVE; 10.1 FP recent scoring average.
Julius Chestnut: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET · Half-PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

Julius Chestnut

RB · TENStats & schedule

0.1FF projected

↑ +0.1 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

RB · WASStats & schedule

0.0FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

Why this pick?

Julius Chestnut

Fortified0.1

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.2

FantasyPros—

Julius Chestnut faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt

Fortified0.0

ESPN0.0

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

Recent scoring average: 10.1 fantasy points. INJURY_RESERVE

Jacory Croskey-Merritt has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:22 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

Actuals, projections & playoff outlook

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Scoring & lineup notes

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