D'Andre Swift · James Cook III · 2026 week 9

D'Andre Swift or James Cook III?

Wondering who you should start this week — D'Andre Swift 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 D'Andre SwiftD'Andre Swift projects 1.6 PPR points clear of James Cook III in week 9, drawing TB — the 31st-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
D'Andre Swift START vs TB 16.6 31st · tough 23.3 5,085 healthy
James Cook III @ MIN 15.0 22nd 21.7 6,976 healthy

RBs vs TB recently: Jaylen Warren 7.8 pts (W6) · Anthony Tyus III 8.3 pts (W7) · Bijan Robinson 7.6 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?

James Cook III carries the higher trade value — 6,976 against 5,085 (a 27% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving James Cook III gets the most. Momentum: D'Andre Swift +1772 and James Cook III +21 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.