Who should I start in Week 9, Ja'Marr Chase or James Cook III?

Ja'Marr Chase. This week's consensus has Ja'Marr Chase at WR4 (range #3–#5) and James Cook III at RB9 (range #6–#14); on the flex board it is #7 vs #17. Projections: 20.8 vs 16.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ja'Marr Chase or James Cook III?

James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Ja'Marr Chase WR3 (range #2–#3) vs James Cook III RB5 (range #3–#7). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ja'Marr Chase for James Cook III?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ja'Marr Chase is ranked #7 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.

Ja'Marr Chase 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: Ja'Marr Chase
Rest of season: James Cook III — 4 of 7 experts
Trade value: James Cook III

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

	Ja'Marr Chase	James Cook III
Rest of season (overall) 3 of 7 experts rank Ja'Marr Chase ahead · 4 rank James Cook III ahead	#7#6–#7	#6#4–#10edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX7#6–#9edge	FLX17#12–#32
Week 9 projection (PPR)	20.8edge	16.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	62 #7 overall	71 #5 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-3 ranks · -1460 val	+6 ranks · +2172 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	6	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, Ja'Marr Chase or James Cook III?: Ja'Marr Chase. This week's consensus has Ja'Marr Chase at WR4 (range #3–#5) and James Cook III at RB9 (range #6–#14); on the flex board it is #7 vs #17. Projections: 20.8 vs 16.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ja'Marr Chase or James Cook III?: James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: Ja'Marr Chase WR3 (range #2–#3) vs James Cook III RB5 (range #3–#7). 4 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ja'Marr Chase for James Cook III?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ja'Marr Chase is ranked #7 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.