Fantasy Football Trade LabJames Cook III Trade Value
In PPR leagues James Cook III of BUF ranks #10 overall and RB6 with a trade value of 59.7. His rank is up 1 spot since Week 5, with his value up 0.3 points. His Weeks 15 to 17 schedule grades A for running backs, a soft run for the fantasy playoffs.
Sell Trade Lab's player signal rates him a sell right now (score -29 on a -100 to 100 scale).
Check a trade with James Cook IIIJames Cook III trade value by format
| Format | Value | Overall | RB rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | 59.7 | #10 | RB6 |
| Half-PPR | 61.4 | #9 | RB6 |
| Superflex | 58.3 | #13 | RB6 |
| Dynasty | 52.4 | #14 | RB7 |
Higher is more valuable; a trade is fair when the totals match. Redraft formats rank this season's value, dynasty weighs the next several seasons.
Trade value trend
His PPR value went from 59.4 in Week 5 to 59.7 in Week 6, up 0.3 points (ranked #11 then #10 overall).
Each point is one weekly chart. The line grows as new weeks are added.
James Cook III this season
- 17.9 PPR points per game over 5 games, RB11 among running backs in points per game.
- Projected as the RB9 for the rest of the season.
- RB6 by market value.
Why James Cook III's value is moving
These are the biggest factors in Trade Lab's player signal:
- ▼ Projects 17.0 pts/g for the rest of the season; players priced like him project 19.2
▲ points to a buy, ▼ to a sell.
James Cook III fantasy playoff schedule
BUF grades A for running backs over Weeks 15 to 17, a soft schedule.
| Week | Opponent | Matchup |
|---|---|---|
| Week 15 | CHI | A+ |
| Week 16 | DEN | A |
| Week 17 | MIA | A |
A is a great matchup for a running back, F a very tough one. See every team on the RB playoff schedule.
Fair trades for James Cook III
These swaps land within about 5% of his PPR trade value of 59.7, using players at other positions. Value alone isn't the whole picture: the Analyzer checks how a deal changes your lineup.
One for one
- CeeDee Lamb (WR, DAL, 59.6) straight up. Check it
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR, DET, 62.1) straight up. Check it
- Puka Nacua (WR, LAR, 62.4) straight up. Check it
Two for one
- Tetairoa McMillan (WR, 35.8) + Sam LaPorta (TE, 23.8) for James Cook III: 59.6 vs 59.7. Check it
- Malik Nabers (WR, 36.7) + Brock Purdy (QB, 23.2) for James Cook III: 59.9 vs 59.7. Check it
- George Pickens (WR, 32.5) + Davante Adams (WR, 27.8) for James Cook III: 60.3 vs 59.7. Check it
James Cook III in dynasty
He is 27.1 years old and in his 5th NFL season. His dynasty trade value is 52.4, #14 overall and RB7. That is 4 spots lower than his PPR redraft rank, so he is worth more to managers trying to win this year.
Dynasty values weigh age, years of production left and draft capital. Open the Dynasty tool for a full roster view.
James Cook III trade value FAQ
What is James Cook III's trade value?
James Cook III has a PPR trade value of 59.7, which ranks #10 overall and RB6. In dynasty his value is 52.4 (#14 overall). In superflex it is 58.3 (#13).
Should I buy or sell James Cook III?
Trade Lab's player signal rates James Cook III a sell right now, with a score of -29 on a -100 to 100 scale. The biggest factor: Projects 17.0 pts/g for the rest of the season; players priced like him project 19.2.
What is a fair trade for James Cook III?
At 59.7 in PPR, James Cook III is worth about the same as the one-for-one and two-for-one swaps listed above. Use the Trade Analyzer to check how a specific deal changes your lineup, not only the values.
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