| Christian McCaffrey | James Cook III | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | SF | BUF |
| Age | 30 | 27 |
| RB rank by value | RB6 | RB8 |
| 1QB value | 5,792 | 5,597 |
| Superflex value | 4,444 | 4,269 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #18 / #32 | #21 / #36 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 20.6 | 18.8 |
| Injury status | Questionable | Active |
| Source agreement | Sources disagree (spread 67%) | Some disagreement (spread 50%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 5,225 | 7,295 |
| Sleeper value | 8,108 | 3,673 |
| nflverse value | 2,674 | 4,915 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Christian McCaffrey | James Cook III | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 5,792 | 5,597 | 3.4% | Fair trade |
| Superflex | 4,444 | 4,269 | 3.9% | Fair trade |
Same rule as the trade calculator: gap = (larger − smaller) ÷ larger; within 5% is fair. Favors means the side receiving that player gets the better value.
Buy/sell flags
- Christian McCaffrey: possible sell (market above experts)
- James Cook III: possible buy (market below experts)
James Cook III is 3 years younger (27 vs 30). Christian McCaffrey is scoring more in 2026: 20.6 vs 18.8 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Christian McCaffrey or James Cook III?
Christian McCaffrey is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 195 points (5,792 vs 5,597) as of November 4, 2026. In superflex it is 4,444 vs 4,269.
Is Christian McCaffrey for James Cook III a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is a fair trade (the gap is 3.4%, within the 5% fair range). In superflex it is a fair trade (the gap is 3.9%, within the 5% fair range).
Who is younger, Christian McCaffrey or James Cook III, and who scores more?
James Cook III is 3 years younger (27 vs 30). Christian McCaffrey is scoring more in 2026: 20.6 vs 18.8 PPR points per game.
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Composite values from DynastyProcess (40%), Sleeper (30%), nflverse (15%) (weights re-normalised over the sources available today); expert values from DynastyProcess open data (GPL-3.0); nflverse data CC BY 4.0, changed by us into per-game production ranks. Projections: Sleeper public API. Updated November 4, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.