Croskey-Merritt’s expanded role for Washington signals rookie WRs are stepping up and could lift DFS and ROS targets for the Commanders’ receiving corps.

Croskey-Merritt erupted for 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns, signaling a breakout potential in the Commanders' backfield.

Croskey-Merritt, Washington’s seventh-round pickup, erupted for 111 rushing yards and two TDs on 14 carries in Week 5 at Los Angeles, with 39 receiving yards. The performance amplified his fantasy upside and signaled potential for a larger early-down workload, tempered by a second-half fumble.

Rookie Croskey-Merritt exploded for 111 rushing yards on 14 attempts, adding two receptions for 39 yards, delivering a breakout performance that propelled Washington’s comeback win.

Croskey-Merritt erupted for 111 rushing yards and multiple scores, delivering one of the weekend’s most impressive RB outings despite a tough run defense. His breakout provides the Commanders with a credible early-down presence and a potential weekly ceiling boost in fantasy RB depth charts.