Chuba Hubbard 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: Chuba Hubbard
- Rest of season: James Cook III — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: James Cook III
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Chuba Hubbard | James Cook III | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 7 experts rank Chuba Hubbard ahead · 7 rank James Cook III ahead | RB10#7–#13 | RB5#3–#7edge |
| Week 9 | RB6#5–#8edge | RB9#6–#14 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.8 | 16.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #38 overall | 62 #7 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +16 ranks · +539 val | +4 ranks · +1268 val |
| Rostered | 97% | 100% |
| Bye | 5 | 7 |
| Status | No injury designation | 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, Chuba Hubbard or James Cook III?
- Chuba Hubbard. This week's consensus has Chuba Hubbard at RB6 (range #5–#8) and James Cook III at RB9 (range #6–#14). Projections: 16.8 vs 16.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Chuba Hubbard or James Cook III?
- James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Chuba Hubbard RB10 (range #7–#13) vs James Cook III RB5 (range #3–#7). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Chuba Hubbard for James Cook III?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chuba Hubbard is ranked #38 overall and James Cook III #7, 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.