Jacory Croskey-Merritt a Week 8 Fantasy Bust Amidst Inconsistent Production

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt is flagged as a fantasy fade for Week 8, despite flashes of strong play earlier in the season, including 150 total yards and two touchdowns against the Chargers. Analyst Matt Okada highlights his inconsistency, noting he's scored single-digit fantasy points in five of the last six games and accumulated only 100 scrimmage yards on 33 opportunities over the past two weeks. Described as a 'fantasy mirage,' Croskey-Merritt faces the Kansas City Chiefs in primetime with Marcus Mariota expected to start at quarterback due to Jayden Daniels' injury. Given his limited involvement in the passing game, he's projected for another single-digit performance against a tough opponent, with advice to bench him for more reliable RB2s and RB3s.