Jacob Cowing Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 25
- Height / weight
- 5'9", 171 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- WR169
- Rostered
- —
Week 4 vs. Broncos, Sun Oct 4, 4:25 PM ET 27th vs. WRs, tough
Jacob Cowing Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.0 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Jacob Cowing's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: three busts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,at LAR,0.0,WR133
- Week 2, Win,vs MIA,0.0,WR134
- Week 3, Win,vs ARI,0.0,WR137
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs DEN,ToughBroncos vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at SEA,ToughSeahawks vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 19,vs WAS,FavorableCommanders vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at ATL,FavorableFalcons vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Jacob Cowing?
Cowing is averaging 0.0 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 2 targets. That ranks WR169, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 0.0% of his targets at 0.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Brock Purdy.
His best week was WR133 in Week 1 at the Rams (0.0 points); his worst, WR137 in Week 3 against the Cardinals (0.0). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Commanders (1st vs. WRs) in Week 6 and the Falcons (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Cowing ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Jacob Cowing 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Rams | W 27–7 | 0.0 | WR133 |
| 2 | vs Dolphins | W 35–13 | 0.0 | WR134 |
| 3 | vs Cardinals | W 36–30 | 0.0 | WR137 |
| Total | 3–0 | 0.0 | WR169 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| 2024 | SF | 15 | 6 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 10.7 | 0.7 | WR165 |
| Career | 18 | 8 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 10.7 | 0.6 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The situation only narrows it further. A hamstring injury wiped out his 2025, and he returns to a San Francisco receiver room stacked ahead of him, leaving him fighting for reserve snaps rather than targets. Coaches have praised his conditioning, but conditioning doesn't beat out a full depth chart. Behind him on the depth chart: Khadarel Hodge. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Jacob Cowing Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Jacob Cowing in Week 4?
Jacob Cowing is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Broncos, as the WR169 in PPR total points this season (0.0 a game). The Broncos rank 27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Cowing.
How many fantasy points is Jacob Cowing averaging in 2026?
Jacob Cowing is averaging 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 0.0 points across 3 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Jacob Cowing rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Jacob Cowing ranks WR169 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Jacob Cowing worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Jacob Cowing is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Jacob Cowing's fantasy football role?
Jacob Cowing is the 49ers' starting WR, with Khadarel Hodge behind him. He is averaging 0.7 targets a game, on 27% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Jacob Cowing's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Jacob Cowing's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Broncos (27th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 5 at the Seahawks (30th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 vs. the Commanders (1st in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). One of them is favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Jacob Cowing been in fantasy football this season?
Jacob Cowing has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 3. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.0 points around his 0.0-point average.
What is Jacob Cowing's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Jacob Cowing's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR133) and his ceiling 0.0 (Week 3, WR137). His median week has been 0.0 points. See Cowing's full game log.
Jacob Cowing 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · San Francisco 49ers
Receiving
- Rec
- 0
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 2
— Y/R0.0% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- WR169
0.0 Best Week 1 @ LAR0.0 Worst Week 3 vs ARI
Advanced Receiving Stats
Cowing has a 2.5% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 0.0 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.00 | — |
| Catch rate | 0.0% | — |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 2.5% | — |
| Snap share | 28.3% | — |
| Air-yards share | 7.5% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 0 | — |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 23.5 | — |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 0.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.0
Fantasy PPG
0.7
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Jacob Cowing career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| 2024 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 7 | 10.7 | 0.7 | WR165 |
| Career | 18 | 8 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 7 | 10.7 | 0.6 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
0.7
Career PPG
15 games over 2 seasons
41%
Availability
Share of team games he played
0%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
2.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Cowing has averaged 0.7 fantasy points per game over 15 games and 2 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.0 per game, down 0.9 from 2024. His volume has held at about 0.7 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Brock Purdy.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Cowing's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 80Rec yards2024
- 10.7Fantasy pts2024 · WR169
- 80Career rec yds2024–2026
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Jacob Cowing Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Jacob Cowing have in 2026?
Jacob Cowing has 0.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR169 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Jacob Cowing have this season?
Jacob Cowing has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and 2 targets.
How many receptions does Jacob Cowing have this season?
Jacob Cowing has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on 2 targets.
How many targets does Jacob Cowing have this season?
Jacob Cowing has drawn 2 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 0.7 a game, and caught 0% of them. His high was 2 targets, in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
How many receiving touchdowns does Jacob Cowing have this season?
Jacob Cowing has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Jacob Cowing averaging?
Jacob Cowing is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 3 games.
How many games has Jacob Cowing played in 2026?
Jacob Cowing has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What are Jacob Cowing's career NFL stats?
Across 2 seasons and 18 games, Jacob Cowing has 4 catches for 80 yards and no touchdowns, for 10.7 PPR fantasy points (0.6 per game).
How many touchdowns does Jacob Cowing have in his career?
Jacob Cowing has no touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 0 receiving, over 18 games.
How many career receiving yards does Jacob Cowing have?
Jacob Cowing has 80 career receiving yards over 2 seasons, on 4 catches.
Jacob Cowing Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.0
Targets/g
0.7
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Yds/rec
0.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Jacob Cowing has averaged 0.7 targets, 0.0 receptions and 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game. Jacob Cowing has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0.
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAR21st | W 27-7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR133 |
Week 1 · LAR · W 27-7 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | MIA29th | W 35-13 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR134 |
Week 2 · MIA · W 35-13 · 0.0 pts
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| 3 | ARI5th | W 36-30 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | WR137 |
Week 3 · ARI · W 36-30 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR169 overall, he's been one of the steadier options at the position, never worse than WR137.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Arizona
0/2, 0 yds.
Held in check by Miami
0/0, 0 yds.
Held in check by the Rams
0/0, 0 yds.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.0)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons
Jacob Cowing career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — |
| 2024 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 7 | 10.7 | 0.7 | WR165 |
| Career | 18 | 8 | 4 | 80 | 0 | 7 | 10.7 | 0.6 | — |
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Jacob Cowing Game Log FAQ
How did Jacob Cowing do in his last game?
Jacob Cowing scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 3 against the Cardinals, a 36–30 win, a WR137 finish. He caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Jacob Cowing score in his last game?
Jacob Cowing scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Cardinals, a WR137 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 0.0.
How many receiving yards did Jacob Cowing have in his last game?
Jacob Cowing had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 3 against the Cardinals, from 2 targets.
How many touchdowns did Jacob Cowing score in his last game?
Jacob Cowing did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Cardinals; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Jacob Cowing have in his last game?
Jacob Cowing caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards in Week 3 against the Cardinals.
What were Jacob Cowing's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Dolphins, a 35–13 win, Jacob Cowing caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR134 finish.
What was Jacob Cowing's best game this season?
Jacob Cowing's best 2026 game was Week 1 at the Rams: 0.0 PPR points, a WR133 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
What was Jacob Cowing's worst game this season?
Jacob Cowing's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 3 against the Cardinals: 0.0 PPR points, a WR137 finish. He caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Jacob Cowing scored a touchdown in this season?
Jacob Cowing has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Jacob Cowing's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Cowing's weekly results from 2024.
Jacob Cowing Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR169 at 0.0 PPR points per game.
Last season he ranked 133rd of 142 in target volume (1.2% target share), 131st of 142 in downfield role (1.9% air-yards share) and 81st of 142 in efficiency (1.33 yards per route run). Target volume is the soft spot. Brock Purdy is his quarterback.
The main risk is the job itself. He's the listed starter with Khadarel Hodge next on the depth chart, and a benching or an injury would take his value to zero overnight.
The next favorable matchups are the Commanders in Week 6 (1st against WRs) and the Falcons in Week 7 (3rd against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Cowing's profile is built on a tiny sample: 6 targets across 15 games in 2024, a 10.4% snap rate, a 10.7% route share, and a 1.2% target share. The flashes were real -- a 0.709 EPA per play, a 66.7% success rate, 20.0 yards per reception, and a 14.33 air-yards-per-target mark that pegs him as a downfield option -- but four catches for 80 yards and a 0.031 WOPR is noise, not signal. There's nothing here to project a fantasy role from.
The situation only narrows it further. A hamstring injury wiped out his 2025, and he returns to a San Francisco receiver room stacked ahead of him, leaving him fighting for reserve snaps rather than targets. Coaches have praised his conditioning, but conditioning doesn't beat out a full depth chart. He's undraftable in every format and belongs only on a deep-league watch list -- a name to revisit if an injury opens a lane in front of him.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2024 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 14.3
- Drop rate
- 0.0%
- Red-zone targets
- 3
- Route participation
- 10.7%
- YAC per reception
- 6.5
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Commanders in Week 6 and the Falcons in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 DEN, 27thWk 5 SEA, 30thWk 6 WAS, 1stWk 7 ATL, 3rd
Risk
- Job securityKhadarel Hodge is next on the depth chart; a benching or injury hands him the job.
- Low target volume1.2% target share, 133rd of 142 WRs in 2024.
- Tough matchupsThe Broncos in Week 4 (27th) and the Seahawks in Week 5 (30th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Jacob Cowing Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Jacob Cowing's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Jacob Cowing projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His target volume (1.2% target share, 133rd of 142 WRs in 2024) holds him back. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Jacob Cowing's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Jacob Cowing is the WR169 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Jacob Cowing's projected role going forward?
Jacob Cowing is the listed starting WR, with Khadarel Hodge next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Jacob Cowing get more targets?
Jacob Cowing's targets are holding steady: 1.0 a game over his last two games against 0.7 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Jacob Cowing's fantasy football upside?
Jacob Cowing's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR133) and the Commanders in Week 6 and the Falcons in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Jacob Cowing's fantasy value?
Jacob Cowing's risks: Khadarel Hodge is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt, his target volume (1.2% target share, 133rd of 142 WRs in 2024) limits his scoring and the Broncos in Week 4 and the Seahawks in Week 5 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Jacob Cowing's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 2 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Jacob Cowing News & Updates
Cowing struggles vs. Arizona
0 REC, 0 YDS (2 TGT)
0.0 fantasy points · WR137
Cowing caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona. That was 8% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 35–13 vs MIA
Fantasy impact: Negative. Cowing struggles vs. Miami
0.0 fantasy points · WR134 · right at his 0.0 average
Cowing caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 35–13 win vs. Miami.
Game logWeek 1Sep 10W 27–7 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Cowing struggles at Los Angeles
0.0 fantasy points · WR133 · right at his 0.0 average
Cowing caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 27–7 win at Los Angeles.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
49ers Teammates News
Updates on Cowing's quarterback and target competition.
- Mike Evans: Suited up for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Remains sidelined at practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Working on side field Thursday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Day-to-day with rib strain (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Mike Evans: Another DNP on Thursday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Mike Evans: On track to practice, play Week 3 (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 16 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the 49ers
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Jacob Cowing News FAQ
What is the latest news on Jacob Cowing?
The latest Cowing update, from September 27: Cowing struggles vs. Arizona. Cowing caught 0 of 2 targets for 0 yards in the 36–30 win vs. Arizona. That was 8% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Jacob Cowing news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR137 finish, right at his 0.0 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Jacob Cowing Bio
Jacob Cowing is a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, where he wears No. 4. Born February 4, 2001, in Phoenix, AZ, he attended Maricopa and played college football at Texas-El Paso and then Arizona.
The San Francisco 49ers selected Cowing in round 4, pick 135, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 15 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 4 passes for 80 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
San Francisco 49ers Current team2024–present
Selected in round 4, pick 135, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 15 of 18 games.
College: Texas-El Paso, Arizona
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the San Francisco 49ers.
- DraftedSelected by the San Francisco 49ers in round 4, pick 135.
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About Jacob Cowing: Bio FAQ
How old is Jacob Cowing?
Jacob Cowing is 25 years old. He was born on February 4, 2001. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Jacob Cowing?
Jacob Cowing is 5 feet 9 inches tall (5'9"), listed at 171 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
How much does Jacob Cowing weigh?
Jacob Cowing weighs 171 pounds, his listed weight on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He is listed at 5'9".
What number does Jacob Cowing wear?
Jacob Cowing wears number 4 for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Jacob Cowing play?
Jacob Cowing plays wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing number 4. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Jacob Cowing play for?
Jacob Cowing plays for the San Francisco 49ers as a wide receiver. He has been with the 49ers since 2024.
Where did Jacob Cowing go to college?
Jacob Cowing played college football at Arizona, after attending Maricopa (AZ).
Where is Jacob Cowing from?
Jacob Cowing went to high school in Arizona, at Maricopa, before playing college football at Arizona.
When is Jacob Cowing's birthday?
Jacob Cowing's birthday is February 4. He was born on February 4, 2001 and is 25 years old.
How long has Jacob Cowing been in the NFL?
2026 is Jacob Cowing's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024. View his career statistics.
What teams has Jacob Cowing played for?
Jacob Cowing has played for the San Francisco 49ers. View his career statistics.
What year did Jacob Cowing enter the NFL?
Jacob Cowing entered the NFL in 2024. 2026 is his 3rd season.