Who should I start in Week 3, James Cook III or Puka Nacua?

James Cook III. This week's consensus has James Cook III at RB9 (range #7–#13) and Puka Nacua at WR13 (range #8–#39); on the flex board it is #20 vs #26. Projections: 16.2 vs 18.5 PPR points.

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

Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: James Cook III RB6 (range #4–#8) vs Puka Nacua WR3 (range #2–#4). 2 of 4 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 #15 overall and Puka Nacua #3, so Puka Nacua 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 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: James Cook III
Rest of season: Puka Nacua — 2 of 4 experts
Trade value: Puka Nacua

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) 2 of 4 experts rank James Cook III ahead · 2 rank Puka Nacua ahead	#9#4–#15	#7#6–#8edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX20#13–#30edge	FLX26#15–#79
Week 3 projection (PPR)	16.2	18.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	41 #15 overall	83 #3 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+2 ranks · +325 val	0 ranks · 0 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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Who should I start in Week 3, James Cook III or Puka Nacua?: James Cook III. This week's consensus has James Cook III at RB9 (range #7–#13) and Puka Nacua at WR13 (range #8–#39); on the flex board it is #20 vs #26. Projections: 16.2 vs 18.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, James Cook III or Puka Nacua?: Puka Nacua. Rest-of-season consensus: James Cook III RB6 (range #4–#8) vs Puka Nacua WR3 (range #2–#4). 2 of 4 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 #15 overall and Puka Nacua #3, so Puka Nacua 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.