James Cook III · Omarion Hampton · 2026 week 9

James Cook III or Omarion Hampton?

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

Start James Cook IIIJames Cook III projects 5.5 PPR points clear of Omarion Hampton in week 9, drawing MIN — the 22nd-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 9Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
James Cook III START @ MIN 15.0 22nd 21.7 6,976 healthy
Omarion Hampton vs HOU 9.5 14th 5.8 1,476 healthy

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

RBs vs HOU recently: Tony Pollard 5.2 pts (W5) · Bhayshul Tuten 20.7 pts (W6) · Cam Skattebo 18.1 pts (W7).

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Who wins a straight-up trade?

James Cook III carries the higher trade value — 6,976 against 1,476 (a 79% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving James Cook III gets the most. Momentum: James Cook III +21 and Omarion Hampton -1249 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.