Who should I start in Week 9, Amon-Ra St. Brown or James Cook III?

Amon-Ra St. Brown. This week's consensus has Amon-Ra St. Brown at WR5 (range #2–#6) and James Cook III at RB9 (range #6–#14); on the flex board it is #9 vs #17. Projections: 20.7 vs 16.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Amon-Ra St. Brown or James Cook III?

James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Amon-Ra St. Brown WR4 (range #4–#4) vs James Cook III RB5 (range #3–#7). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Amon-Ra St. Brown for James Cook III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Amon-Ra St. Brown is ranked #8 overall and James Cook III #5, so James Cook III carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Amon-Ra St. Brown or James Cook III?

Who to start in Week 9, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

This week: Amon-Ra St. Brown
Rest of season: James Cook III — 5 of 7 experts
Trade value: James Cook III

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Amon-Ra St. Brown	James Cook III
Rest of season (overall) 2 of 7 experts rank Amon-Ra St. Brown ahead · 5 rank James Cook III ahead	#8#8–#8	#6#4–#10edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX9#3–#11edge	FLX17#12–#32
Week 9 projection (PPR)	20.7edge	16.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	58 #8 overall	71 #5 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-1 ranks · -372 val	+6 ranks · +2172 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	6	7
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Rib) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.94499% to play	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 9, Amon-Ra St. Brown or James Cook III?: Amon-Ra St. Brown. This week's consensus has Amon-Ra St. Brown at WR5 (range #2–#6) and James Cook III at RB9 (range #6–#14); on the flex board it is #9 vs #17. Projections: 20.7 vs 16.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Amon-Ra St. Brown or James Cook III?: James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Amon-Ra St. Brown WR4 (range #4–#4) vs James Cook III RB5 (range #3–#7). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Amon-Ra St. Brown for James Cook III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Amon-Ra St. Brown is ranked #8 overall and James Cook III #5, so James Cook III carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.