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SFNewer update on Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Jacory Croskey-Merritt injury update: placed on injured reserve
Jacory Croskey-Merritt heads to injured reserve with groin injury
The Commanders placed Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve Monday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt has been placed on injured reserve with a groin injury, according to RotoWire. Adam Schefter reported the Commanders placed the running back on injured reserve due to his groin injury.
What happened
The Commanders placed Croskey-Merritt (groin) on injured reserve Monday, per RotoWire. Schefter reported the move.
Context
Croskey-Merritt had 44.9 PPR points through Week 5, with 67 carries for 239 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns. He added five receptions for 40 receiving yards. In Week 5, he had 14.2 PPR points on 11 carries for 82 rushing yards and a touchdown.
The running back had been ruled out for Week 6 with a groin injury before Monday’s move, according to Fantasy Football Desk.
Depth chart
Rachaad White is the top running back on Washington’s depth chart. He has 33.1 PPR points in four games this season, with 118 rushing yards and 10 receptions for 53 receiving yards. Austin Ekeler is listed second, with 7.4 PPR points in two games.
Jeremy McNichols and Craig Reynolds are also on the depth chart. McNichols is tagged with IR by Sleeper, while Reynolds has 0.4 PPR points in one game.
Timeline
On Oct. 17, Fantasy Football Desk reported that Croskey-Merritt had been ruled out for Week 6 with a groin injury. The report also noted that Rachaad White practiced in a limited capacity Friday due to a shoulder injury and had no designation for Monday’s game at San Francisco.
On Oct. 8, Fantasy Football Desk reported that White was limited in practice again Thursday with a shoulder injury, and had been a limited participant Wednesday. The Commanders hosted the New York Giants on Sunday, Oct. 11 in Week 5.
What’s next
The Washington Commanders face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 19 in Week 6.
Commanders placed RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve due to his groin injury.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Croskey-Merritt’s move to injured reserve removes a running back who had 45% snap share this season from Washington’s backfield. Rachaad White has no designation for Monday’s game and is the top option on the depth chart. Austin Ekeler is second on the depth chart, but his limited production (7.4 PPR points in two games) makes him a risky start in most leagues. Jeremy McNichols is tagged with IR by Sleeper, and Craig Reynolds has barely played this season (0.4 PPR points in one game). For Week 6, White is a strong start against San Francisco.
Quick answers
Will Jacory Croskey-Merritt play in Week 6?
No. Croskey-Merritt was placed on injured reserve Monday, so he will not play.
Who is the Commanders' starting running back now?
Rachaad White is the top running back on Washington's depth chart.
Sources
- NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
- Player data (Sleeper)
- Washington Commanders depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
- Rachaad White injury update: clear for Week 6 vs. 49ers (shoulder) (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Rachaad White injury update: limited again Thursday for Week 5 vs. Giants (Fantasy Football Desk)
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt: Heads to injured reserve (RotoWire)
- Commanders placed RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve due to his groin injury. (X (@AdamSchefter))
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