| Jonathan Taylor | James Cook | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | IND | BUF |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| RB rank by value | RB4 | RB6 |
| 1QB value | 7,035 | 6,159 |
| Superflex value | 5,486 | 4,652 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #10 / #23 | #18 / #33 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 19.5 | 17.9 |
| Injury status | Active | Active |
| Source agreement | Sources agree (spread 16%) | Some disagreement (spread 43%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 6,593 | 7,556 |
| Sleeper value | 7,846 | 5,225 |
| nflverse value | 6,593 | 4,299 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Jonathan Taylor | James Cook | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 7,035 | 6,159 | 12.5% | Favors Jonathan Taylor |
| Superflex | 5,486 | 4,652 | 15.2% | Favors Jonathan Taylor |
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 James Cook could add a piece such as Bo Nix (1,174), Devaughn Vele (1,136), Brenton Strange (1,204) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Both are 27 years old. Jonathan Taylor is scoring more in 2026: 19.5 vs 17.9 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Jonathan Taylor or James Cook?
Jonathan Taylor is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 876 points (7,035 vs 6,159) as of October 18, 2026. In superflex it is 5,486 vs 4,652.
Is Jonathan Taylor for James Cook a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: Jonathan Taylor is valued 12.5% above James Cook, so a straight swap favors the side getting Jonathan Taylor. In superflex it is not even: Jonathan Taylor is valued 15.2% above James Cook, so a straight swap favors the side getting Jonathan Taylor.
Who is younger, Jonathan Taylor or James Cook, and who scores more?
Both are 27 years old. Jonathan Taylor is scoring more in 2026: 19.5 vs 17.9 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 October 18, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.