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Jacory Croskey-Merritt injury update: placed on injured reserve

Washington placed running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve Monday afternoon, according to NBC Sports.

By Cole Hartwell
Jacory Croskey-Merritt
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The Washington Commanders placed running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve Monday afternoon, according to NBC Sports. Croskey-Merritt had been ruled out of Monday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday because of a groin injury.

What happened

Croskey-Merritt was placed on injured reserve Monday afternoon, per NBC Sports. He had been ruled out of Monday night’s game against the 49ers on Saturday because of the injury. The move leaves Austin Ekeler, Rachaad White, and Jeremy McNichols as the available backs for Washington.

Context

Croskey-Merritt has 44.9 PPR points through five games this season, with 67 carries for 239 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, plus five catches for 40 receiving yards. In Week 5, he had 14.2 PPR points on 11 carries for 82 rushing yards and one touchdown.

Depth chart

Austin Ekeler is RB2 on the depth chart and has 7.4 PPR points in two games this season. Rachaad White is RB1 and has 33.1 PPR points in four games. Jeremy McNichols is RB3 and was activated from injured reserve on Monday along with cornerback Trey Amos and linebacker Jordan Magee.

What’s next

The Commanders face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, October 19 in Week 6. The game is away at San Francisco.

🏈 Fantasy impact

With Croskey-Merritt on injured reserve, the Commanders’ backfield for Week 6 is down to Rachaad White, Austin Ekeler, and Jeremy McNichols. White is the clear RB1, with 33.1 PPR points in four games and no injury designation for Monday’s game at San Francisco. He practiced in a limited capacity Friday with a shoulder injury. Ekeler has only 7.4 PPR points in two games, and McNichols was just activated from injured reserve with a projection of 1.2 PPR points. White is a solid RB2/flex play for Week 6. If White were to miss time, Ekeler and McNichols would likely split work, but neither has shown enough to be a strong fantasy option. Croskey-Merritt should be dropped in most redraft leagues, as he is now on injured reserve.

Quick answers

Will Jacory Croskey-Merritt play in Week 6?

No, Croskey-Merritt was ruled out of Monday night’s game against the 49ers and placed on injured reserve Monday afternoon.

What is Jacory Croskey-Merritt's injury?

Croskey-Merritt has a groin injury, which caused him to be ruled out of Week 6 and placed on injured reserve.

Who are the Commanders' running backs with Croskey-Merritt out?

Austin Ekeler, Rachaad White, and Jeremy McNichols are the available backs for Washington.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 6 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Washington Commanders depth chart, RB (Sleeper)
  4. Rachaad White injury update: clear for Week 6 vs. 49ers (shoulder) (Fantasy Football Desk)
  5. Commanders put Jacory Croskey-Merritt on IR, activate three players (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)

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