Who should I start in Week 3, Ashton Jeanty or James Cook III?

Ashton Jeanty. This week's consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB6 (range #6–#7) and James Cook III at RB9 (range #7–#13). Projections: 16.1 vs 16.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ashton Jeanty or James Cook III?

James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Ashton Jeanty RB8 (range #5–#10) vs James Cook III RB6 (range #4–#8). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ashton Jeanty for James Cook III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ashton Jeanty is ranked #28 overall and James Cook III #15, 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.

Ashton Jeanty or James Cook III?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Ashton Jeanty
Rest of season: James Cook III — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: James Cook III

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

	Ashton Jeanty	James Cook III
Rest of season 1 of 4 experts rank Ashton Jeanty ahead · 3 rank James Cook III ahead	RB8#5–#10	RB6#4–#8edge
Week 3	RB6#6–#7edge	RB9#7–#13
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.1	16.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	26 #28 overall	41 #15 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-14 ranks · -1665 val	+2 ranks · +325 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	13	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

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

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Who should I start in Week 3, Ashton Jeanty or James Cook III?: Ashton Jeanty. This week's consensus has Ashton Jeanty at RB6 (range #6–#7) and James Cook III at RB9 (range #7–#13). Projections: 16.1 vs 16.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ashton Jeanty or James Cook III?: James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Ashton Jeanty RB8 (range #5–#10) vs James Cook III RB6 (range #4–#8). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ashton Jeanty for James Cook III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ashton Jeanty is ranked #28 overall and James Cook III #15, 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.