RB · Buffalo Bills · bye week 7 · Questionable (Undisclosed)

James Cook III

James Cook III fantasy outlook for week 9 at MIN. Chance to play: 69%.

This week's projection and range of outcomes

ScoringProjection80% range (P10 to P90)Rank
Standard13.63.8 to 24.2RB10
Half PPR14.33.9 to 24.7RB12
PPR15.16.2 to 26.2RB12

The range is Margin's: how far real outcomes landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.

Matchup

Recent usage

WeekOpponentSnap shareTargetsCarriesPoints (half PPR)
Week 4NE59%21215.3
Week 5LAR62%12522.3
Week 6LV66%32222.8
Week 8BAL54%32117.1

Season range

125.7 points so far; 280.5 projected for the season (80% range 246.1 to 314.9, half PPR, 10 games left).

James Cook III 2026 game log and weekly projections

Half-PPR points and projection by week. Each linked week has its own page with the full stat line, all three scorings and everyone in the game.

WeekOpponentPointsProj.Rank
Week 1@ HOU8.415.1RB29
Week 2vs DET20.418.1RB4
Week 3vs LAC19.415.5RB6
Week 4vs NE15.316.5RB16
Week 5@ LAR22.314.6RB4
Week 6@ LV22.816.4RB3
Week 7Bye———
Week 8vs BAL17.116.8RB13
Week 9@ MIN—14.3upcoming
Week 10@ NYJ—15.7upcoming
Week 11vs MIA—16.8upcoming
Week 12vs KC—15.3upcoming
Week 13@ NE—16.0upcoming
Week 14@ GB—16.4upcoming
Week 15vs CHI—17.7upcoming
Week 16@ DEN—15.9upcoming
Week 17@ MIA—16.7upcoming
Week 18vs NYJ—15.9upcoming

James Cook III 2026 stats and fantasy points

125.7 half-PPR points in 7 games (18.0 a game), RB11 so far. PPR 131.7, standard 119.7.

StatTotalPer game
Carries13819.7
Rushing yards707101.0
Rushing TDs71.0
Targets172.4
Receptions121.7
Receiving yards11015.7
Fumbles lost20.3

James Cook III rest of season outlook

Margin projects 160.7 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (16.1 a game), RB5 the rest of the way. PPR 168.8, standard 152.7.

His outlook is better than his start (RB11 to date, RB5 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low.

Start or sit James Cook III in week 9?

Start. James Cook III is RB12 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives James Cook III a 44% chance to score at least that (his 69% chance to play included).

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Questions

What is James Cook III's fantasy projection for week 9?

14.3 half-PPR points (15.1 PPR, 13.6 standard), with an 80% range of 3.9 to 24.7.

Should I start James Cook III in week 9?

Start. James Cook III is RB12 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.8 half-PPR points; Margin gives James Cook III a 44% chance to score at least that (his 69% chance to play included).

How many fantasy points has James Cook III scored in 2026?

125.7 half-PPR points in 7 games (18.0 per game), RB11 at his position; 131.7 in PPR and 119.7 in standard.

What is James Cook III's rest of season outlook?

Margin projects 160.7 half-PPR points over his 10 remaining games (16.1 a game), RB5 the rest of the way. PPR 168.8, standard 152.7.

Should I trade for James Cook III?

His outlook is better than his start (RB11 to date, RB5 projected from here), the profile of a buy-low. Connect your league and Margin prices any trade against your roster.

Is James Cook III injured?

James Cook III is listed as Questionable (Undisclosed). His chance to play in week 9: 69%.

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