Christian McCaffrey · James Cook III · 2026 week 9

Christian McCaffrey or James Cook III?

Wondering who you should start this week — Christian McCaffrey or James Cook III? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey projects 7.9 PPR points clear of James Cook III in week 9, drawing LV — the 4th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Christian McCaffrey START vs LV 22.9 4th · soft 23.3 8,049 Questionable
James Cook III @ MIN 15.0 22nd 21.7 6,976 healthy

RBs vs LV recently: James Cook III 21.3 pts (W6) · Kyren Williams 16.1 pts (W7) · Braelon Allen 21.3 pts (W8).

RBs vs MIN recently: Kendre Miller 9 pts (W5) · Jonathan Taylor 17 pts (W7) · Jahmyr Gibbs 22.8 pts (W8).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

Christian McCaffrey carries the higher trade value — 8,049 against 6,976 (a 13% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Christian McCaffrey gets the most. Momentum: Christian McCaffrey -56 and James Cook III +21 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.