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        Jacory Croskey-Merritt Leads Washington's Backfield

        By Jody Smith | Updated on Mon, Sep 8 2025 12:16 AM UTC
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        Though he entered the game as Washington's No. 3 RB, seventh-round rookie Jacory Croskey-Merritt lived up to his considerable preseason hype by rushing for a team-high 82 yards and his first NFL touchdown as the Commanders cruised to a 21-6 victory over the Giants.

        Crosky-Merritt emerged as a fantasy sleeper with a strong preseason showing. The resulting trade of Brian Robinson to San Francisco cemented Crosky-Merritt as a mid-to-late round target with upside.

        In Washington's opener, he lived up to that billing.

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        Veteran RB Austin Ekeler drew the start and was featured in Washington's first two drives, playing 13 snaps in the first quarter. 

        However, in the 2nd quarter, Croskey-Merritt made an impact, churning off an 11-yard gain and capping the drive with his first touchdown from 6 yards out.

        Later, he cut loose for a 41-yard gainer and ended the game with 10 totes, averaging a healthy 8.2 yards per carry.

        Washington's backfield distribution:

        • Ekeler - 33 snaps, 6 attempts, 3 targets 

        • Croskey-Merritt - 23 snaps, 10 attempts, 1 target

        • Jeremy McNichols - 13 snaps, 4 attempts, 0 targets

        Despite being out-snapped by Ekeler, Croskey-Merritt was more effective and likely earned a bigger share of the RB carries moving forward.

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