Who should I start in Week 9, James Cook III or Puka Nacua?

Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has James Cook III at RB9 (range #6–#14) and Puka Nacua at WR2 (range #1–#2); on the flex board it is #17 vs #3. Projections: 16.3 vs 24.1 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, James Cook III or Puka Nacua?

The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: James Cook III RB5 (range #3–#7) vs Puka Nacua WR2 (range #2–#3). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade James Cook III for Puka Nacua?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) James Cook III is ranked #5 overall and Puka Nacua #6, 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.

James Cook III or Puka Nacua?

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: Puka Nacua
Rest of season: even on the consensus — 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.

	James Cook III	Puka Nacua
Rest of season (overall) 5 of 7 experts rank James Cook III ahead · 2 rank Puka Nacua ahead	#6#4–#10	#6#6–#6
Week 9 (flex)	FLX17#12–#32	FLX3#2–#3edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)	16.3	24.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	71 #5 overalledge	66 #6 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +2172 val	+4 ranks · +1423 val
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	7	11
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, James Cook III or Puka Nacua?: Puka Nacua. This week's consensus has James Cook III at RB9 (range #6–#14) and Puka Nacua at WR2 (range #1–#2); on the flex board it is #17 vs #3. Projections: 16.3 vs 24.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, James Cook III or Puka Nacua?: The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: James Cook III RB5 (range #3–#7) vs Puka Nacua WR2 (range #2–#3). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade James Cook III for Puka Nacua?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) James Cook III is ranked #5 overall and Puka Nacua #6, 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.