RB · Buffalo Bills · week 9, 2026
James Cook III week 9 fantasy projection
James Cook III (running back, Buffalo Bills) is projected for 14.2 half-PPR points in week 9 of 2026 at Minnesota Vikings, with an 80% range of 3.8 to 24.6. That ranks RB11 at his position.
- Projection
- 14.2 half PPR
- 80% range
- 3.8–24.6 P10 to P90
- Rank
- RB11 by projection
- Chance to play
- 69% Questionable
Week 9 projection and range of outcomes
Margin's range: how far real results landed from projections like this one, by position and size, over 2019 to 2025. It assumes he plays.
| Scoring | Projection | Median | 80% range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 13.4 | 11.6 | 3.6 to 24.0 |
| Half PPR | 14.2 | 12.6 | 3.8 to 24.6 |
| PPR | 15.0 | 14.0 | 6.1 to 26.1 |
Start or sit James Cook III in week 9?
Start. James Cook III is RB11 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.9 half-PPR points; Margin gives James Cook III a 43% chance to score at least that (his 69% chance to play included).
Your league's scoring, roster and opponent change the answer: connect it and Margin prices the decision for your lineup.
Week 9 matchup vs MIN
Game: at Minnesota Vikings, 2026-11-09.
Line: BUF −3.5, O/U 45.5.
BUF implied total: 24.5 points.
MIN allow the fewest RB points (−2.6 a game, schedule-adjusted).
Injury status
James Cook III is listed as Questionable (Undisclosed). Chance to play in week 9: 69%.
Projected stat line, week 9
| Stat | Projected |
|---|---|
| Carries | 16.2 |
| Rushing yards | 83.3 |
| Rushing TDs | 0.6 |
| Targets | 2.2 |
| Receptions | 1.6 |
| Receiving yards | 12.2 |
| Receiving TDs | 0.1 |
| Fumbles lost | 0.1 |
Everyone in the game: BUF @ MIN, week 9
Every fantasy player from both teams, by half-PPR projection.
| Player | Pos | Team | Proj. | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | BUF | 22.5 | QB1 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | MIN | 17.2 | QB16 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | MIN | 14.7 | WR7 |
| James Cook III | RB | BUF | 14.2 | RB11 |
| DJ Moore | WR | BUF | 10.9 | WR24 |
| Will Reichard | K | MIN | 9.2 | K5 |
| Aaron Jones Sr. | RB | MIN | 8.5 | RB32 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | MIN | 8.5 | TE12 |
| Tyler Bass | K | BUF | 8.4 | K10 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | BUF | 7.9 | TE14 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | BUF | 7.5 | WR43 |
| Jordan Addison | WR | MIN | 7.2 | WR45 |
| Jordan Mason | RB | MIN | 7.2 | RB39 |
| Buffalo Bills defense | DEF | BUF | 5.8 | DEF16 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | BUF | 5.7 | WR58 |
| Minnesota Vikings defense | DEF | MIN | 5.6 | DEF20 |
| Ty Johnson | RB | BUF | 4.2 | RB57 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | MIN | 2.7 | WR85 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | BUF | 2.3 | WR91 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | BUF | 2.2 | TE44 |
| Tyrell Shavers | WR | BUF | 1.7 | WR105 |
| Gavin Bartholomew | TE | MIN | 1.4 | TE54 |
| Tai Felton | WR | MIN | 1.2 | WR114 |
| Ray Davis | RB | BUF | 0.8 | RB72 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | BUF | 0.6 | TE79 |
| Greg Dortch | WR | BUF | 0.5 | WR129 |
James Cook III week by week, 2026
- Week 1 @ HOU 8.4 pts
- Week 2 vs DET 20.4 pts
- Week 3 vs LAC 19.4 pts
- Week 4 vs NE 15.3 pts
- Week 5 @ LAR 22.3 pts
- Week 6 @ LV 22.8 pts
- Week 8 vs BAL 17.1 pts
- Week 9 @ MIN proj. 14.2
- Week 10 @ NYJ proj. 15.7
More from week 9
Questions
Should I start James Cook III in week 9?
Start. James Cook III is RB11 by projection in week 9. The last starter in a 12-team league (RB24) is projected for 9.9 half-PPR points; Margin gives James Cook III a 43% chance to score at least that (his 69% chance to play included).
How many fantasy points is James Cook III projected for in week 9?
14.2 half-PPR, 15.0 PPR and 13.4 standard points at Minnesota Vikings, with an 80% range of 3.8 to 24.6.
Is James Cook III playing in week 9?
James Cook III is listed as Questionable (Undisclosed). Margin gives him a 69% chance to play.
See how he fits your team — connect your league (Sleeper, Yahoo, ESPN)