| Jonathan Taylor | James Cook III | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | IND | BUF |
| Age | 27 | 27 |
| RB rank by value | RB4 | RB6 |
| 1QB value | 6,032 | 5,606 |
| Superflex value | 4,545 | 4,407 |
| Overall rank (1QB / SF) | #15 / #32 | #21 / #37 |
| PPR PPG (2026) | 17.1 | 18.6 |
| Injury status | Active | Active |
| Source agreement | Some disagreement (spread 48%) | Some disagreement (spread 55%) |
| DynastyProcess value | 6,593 | 7,521 |
| Sleeper value | 6,593 | 3,415 |
| nflverse value | 3,415 | 4,881 |
Fair-trade verdict
| Format | Jonathan Taylor | James Cook III | Gap | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1QB | 6,032 | 5,606 | 7.1% | Favors Jonathan Taylor |
| Superflex | 4,545 | 4,407 | 3.0% | 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.
To even it up, the side getting James Cook III could add a piece such as Jonathon Brooks (566), Keon Coleman (575), Chris Godwin Jr. (538) (checked with the calculator’s 2-for-1 discount).
Buy/sell flags
- James Cook III: possible buy (market below experts)
Both are 27 years old. James Cook III is scoring more in 2026: 18.6 vs 17.1 PPR points per game.
Frequently asked questions
Who is worth more in dynasty, Jonathan Taylor or James Cook III?
Jonathan Taylor is valued higher in 1QB leagues, by 426 points (6,032 vs 5,606) as of November 11, 2026. In superflex it is 4,545 vs 4,407.
Is Jonathan Taylor for James Cook III a fair dynasty trade?
In 1QB leagues, a straight swap is not even: Jonathan Taylor is valued 7.1% above James Cook III, so a straight swap favors the side getting Jonathan Taylor. In superflex it is a fair trade (the gap is 3.0%, within the 5% fair range).
Who is younger, Jonathan Taylor or James Cook III, and who scores more?
Both are 27 years old. James Cook III is scoring more in 2026: 18.6 vs 17.1 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 11, 2026. How the composite works. Values are a starting point, not a guarantee.