James Cook III or Kyren Williams?
Who to start in Week 6, 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 6 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 13 at 12:11 AM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Kyren Williams
- Rest of season: James Cook III — 2 of 2 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 | Kyren Williams | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 2 experts rank James Cook III ahead · 0 rank Kyren Williams ahead | RB5#4–#6edge | RB7#6–#8 |
| Week 6 | RB9#8–#9 | RB4#3–#6edge |
| Week 6 projection (PPR) | — | — |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 50 #11 overalledge | 33 #21 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +1014 val | +22 ranks · +1419 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 99% |
| 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 6, James Cook III or Kyren Williams?
- Kyren Williams. This week's consensus has James Cook III at RB9 (range #8–#9) and Kyren Williams at RB4 (range #3–#6).
- Who is better for the rest of the season, James Cook III or Kyren Williams?
- James Cook III. Rest-of-season consensus: James Cook III RB5 (range #4–#6) vs Kyren Williams RB7 (range #6–#8). 2 of 2 FantasyPros experts who rank both have James Cook III ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade James Cook III for Kyren Williams?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) James Cook III is ranked #11 overall and Kyren Williams #21, 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.