| James Cook III | Bucky Irving | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | BUF | TB |
| Age | 27 | 24 |
| RB rank by value | RB8 | RB10 |
| 1QB value | 5,597 | 5,132 |
| Superflex value | 4,269 | 3,885 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #21 / #36 | #27 / #41 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 18.8 | 16.3 |
| Injury status | Active | Active |
| Source agreement | Some disagreement (spread 50%) | Some disagreement (spread 55%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 7,295 | 3,094 |
| Sleeper value | 3,673 | 6,943 |
| nflverse value | 4,915 | 6,943 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | James Cook III | Bucky Irving | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 5,597 | 5,132 | 8.3% | Favors James Cook III |
| Superflex | 4,269 | 3,885 | 9.0% | Favors James Cook III |
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.
To even it up, the side getting Bucky Irving could add a piece such as Antonio Williams (623), Jonathon Brooks (635), Devaughn Vele (635) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Buy/sell flags
- James Cook III: possible buy (market below experts)
- Bucky Irving: possible sell (market above experts)
Bucky Irving is 3 years younger (24 vs 27). James Cook III is scoring more in 2026: 18.8 vs 16.3 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, James Cook III or Bucky Irving?
James Cook III is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 465 points (5,597 vs 5,132) as of November 4, 2026. In superflex it is 4,269 vs 3,885.
Is James Cook III for Bucky Irving a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: James Cook III is valued 8.3% above Bucky Irving, so a straight swap favors the side getting James Cook III. In superflex it is not even: James Cook III is valued 9.0% above Bucky Irving, so a straight swap favors the side getting James Cook III.
Who is younger, James Cook III or Bucky Irving, and who scores more?
Bucky Irving is 3 years younger (24 vs 27). James Cook III is scoring more in 2026: 18.8 vs 16.3 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.