Who should I start in Week 5, Derrick Henry or James Cook III?

Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB10 (range #4–#14) and James Cook III at RB11 (range #7–#16). Projections: 17.3 vs 15.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or James Cook III?

James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB9 (range #8–#9) vs James Cook III RB7 (range #5–#7). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Derrick Henry for James Cook III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #16 overall and James Cook III #11, 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.

Derrick Henry or James Cook III?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Derrick Henry
Rest of season: James Cook III — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: James Cook III

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

	Derrick Henry	James Cook III
Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Derrick Henry ahead · 7 rank James Cook III ahead	RB9#8–#9	RB7#5–#7edge
Week 5	RB10#4–#14edge	RB11#7–#16
Week 5 projection (PPR)	17.3edge	15.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	39 #16 overall	50 #11 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+17 ranks · +1635 val	+4 ranks · +845 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 5, Derrick Henry or James Cook III?: Derrick Henry. This week's consensus has Derrick Henry at RB10 (range #4–#14) and James Cook III at RB11 (range #7–#16). Projections: 17.3 vs 15.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Derrick Henry or James Cook III?: James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Derrick Henry RB9 (range #8–#9) vs James Cook III RB7 (range #5–#7). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Derrick Henry for James Cook III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Derrick Henry is ranked #16 overall and James Cook III #11, 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.