Brandin Cooks Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 33
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 189 lb
- Experience
- 13th season
- Drafted
- 2014 R1, #20
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.0
- Pos rank
- WR159
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 at Seahawks, Sun Oct 11, 4:25 PM ET 32nd vs. WRs, tough
Brandin Cooks Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
0.0 PPG
Played
1 game
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Brandin Cooks's 2026 Season, Week by Week
1 game played: one bust. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 2, Win,vs MIA,-,Did not play
- Week 3, Win,vs ARI,-,Did not play
- Week 4, Win,vs DEN,0.0,WR109
- Up next. 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
- Week 8,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Brandin Cooks?
Cooks is averaging 0.0 PPR points per game through 1 game, with 0 catches for 0 yards and 0 TD on 1 targets. That ranks WR159, 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 one game so far was a WR109 finish against the Broncos. Two favorable matchups are coming: the Commanders (3rd vs. WRs) in Week 6 and the Falcons (6th vs. WRs) in Week 7.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Cooks ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Brandin Cooks 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | vs Broncos | W 24–14 | 0.0 | WR109 |
| Total | 1–0 | 0.0 | WR159 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| 2025 | NO/BUF | 15 | 36 | 24 | 279 | 0 | 51.9 | 3.5 | WR123 |
| 2024 | DAL | 10 | 54 | 26 | 259 | 3 | 69.6 | 7.0 | WR84 |
| 2023 | DAL | 16 | 81 | 54 | 657 | 8 | 173.2 | 10.8 | WR44 |
| 2022 | HOU | 13 | 93 | 57 | 699 | 3 | 145.6 | 11.2 | WR38 |
| Career | 173 | 1,142 | 737 | 9,842 | 60 | 2127.3 | 12.3 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Brandin Cooks Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Brandin Cooks in Week 5?
Brandin Cooks is depth in most leagues for Week 5 at the Seahawks, as the WR159 in PPR total points this season (0.0 a game). The Seahawks rank 32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a tough matchup. Get the start/sit call for Cooks.
How many fantasy points is Brandin Cooks averaging in 2026?
Brandin Cooks is averaging 0.0 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 0.0 points across 1 game. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Brandin Cooks rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Brandin Cooks ranks WR159 in PPR total points in 2026, through 1 game. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Brandin Cooks worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Brandin Cooks is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Brandin Cooks's fantasy football role?
Brandin Cooks is WR2 on the 49ers depth chart. He is averaging 1.0 targets a game, on 12% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Brandin Cooks's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Brandin Cooks's next three games are Week 5 at the Seahawks (32nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough), Week 6 vs. the Commanders (3rd in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 7 at the Falcons (6th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
Brandin Cooks 2026 Stats
- Receptions
- 0
- 1 Targets
- Rec yards
- 0
- - Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 0.0%
Fantasy (PPR)
- Fantasy points
- 0.0
- Position rank
- WR159
0.0 Best Week 4 vs DEN
Brandin Cooks Receiving Stats
Downfield target · Low volume · Below-average efficiency
| Metric | 2026 Current · thru Wk 4 | 2025 Previous · 13 games |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 0.0- | 7.855th |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.00- | 0.778th |
| Yards per route run | -- | 0.786th |
| YAC per reception | -- | 1.85th |
| Catch rate | 0.0%- | 66.7%67th |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 0.9%- | 6.9%12th |
| Snap share | 12.0%- | 54.5%33rd |
| Air-yards share | 1.4%- | 11.6%32nd |
| Red-zone targets | 0- | 10th |
| Route participation | -- | 71.1%65th |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 12.0- | 14.391st |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (13 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Receiving profile
Cooks adds little after the catch and produces little per route.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 1.0 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.0
Fantasy PPG
1.0
Targets/g
0
Rec yds/g
Brandin Cooks career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - |
| 2025 | 15 | 36 | 24 | 279 | 0 | 0 | 51.9 | 3.5 | WR123 |
| 2024 | 10 | 54 | 26 | 259 | 3 | -3 | 69.6 | 7.0 | WR84 |
| 2023 | 16 | 81 | 54 | 657 | 8 | 35 | 173.2 | 10.8 | WR44 |
| 2022 | 13 | 93 | 57 | 699 | 3 | 7 | 145.6 | 11.2 | WR38 |
| 2021 | 16 | 134 | 90 | 1,037 | 6 | 21 | 231.8 | 14.5 | WR22 |
| 2020 | 15 | 119 | 81 | 1,150 | 6 | 0 | 232.0 | 15.5 | WR17 |
| 2019 | 14 | 72 | 42 | 583 | 2 | 52 | 117.5 | 8.4 | WR68 |
| 2018 | 15 | 117 | 80 | 1,204 | 5 | 68 | 242.2 | 16.1 | WR19 |
| 2017 | 16 | 114 | 65 | 1,082 | 7 | 40 | 221.2 | 13.8 | WR18 |
| 2016 | 16 | 123 | 81 | 1,204 | 8 | 30 | 251.4 | 15.7 | WR10 |
| 2015 | 16 | 129 | 84 | 1,138 | 9 | 18 | 252.6 | 15.8 | WR18 |
| 2014 | 10 | 69 | 53 | 550 | 3 | 73 | 138.3 | 13.8 | WR22 |
| Career | 173 | 1,142 | 737 | 9,842 | 60 | 341 | 2127.3 | 12.3 | - |
What His Career Numbers Say
12.3
Career PPG
173 games over 13 seasons
86%
Availability
Share of team games he played
37%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
8.3
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Cooks has averaged 12.3 fantasy points per game over 173 games and 13 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2016). The average hides two careers: 13.2 a game in his 11 seasons with a starter's volume, 3.2 in the two without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.0 per game, down 3.5 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 1.0 targets a game against 2.4. His quarterback this season has been Brock Purdy.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Cooks's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,204Rec yards2018
- 9Rec TD2015
- 252.6Fantasy pts2015 · WR14
- 9,842Career rec yds2014–2026
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Brandin Cooks Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Brandin Cooks have in 2026?
Brandin Cooks has 0.0 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 per game across 1 game. That total ranks WR159 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Brandin Cooks have this season?
Brandin Cooks has 0 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on no catches and 1 target.
How many receptions does Brandin Cooks have this season?
Brandin Cooks has no receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 0.0 a game, on 1 target.
How many targets does Brandin Cooks have this season?
Brandin Cooks has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 1.0 a game, and caught 0% of them.
How many receiving touchdowns does Brandin Cooks have this season?
Brandin Cooks has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Brandin Cooks averaging?
Brandin Cooks is averaging 0.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 0 yards across 1 game.
How many games has Brandin Cooks played in 2026?
Brandin Cooks has played 1 game in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Brandin Cooks's stats last season?
In 2025, Brandin Cooks caught 24 of 36 targets for 279 yards and no touchdowns in 15 games. That was 51.9 PPR points (3.5 per game), a WR123 finish.
What are Brandin Cooks's career NFL stats?
Across 13 seasons and 173 games, Brandin Cooks has 737 catches for 9,842 yards and 60 touchdowns, for 2127.3 PPR fantasy points (12.3 per game).
How many touchdowns does Brandin Cooks have in his career?
Brandin Cooks has 62 touchdowns in his NFL career: 2 rushing and 60 receiving, over 173 games.
How many career receiving yards does Brandin Cooks have?
Brandin Cooks has 9,842 career receiving yards over 13 seasons, on 737 catches.
Brandin Cooks Game Log 2026
Games played
1
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.0
Targets/g
1.0
Rec/g
0.0
Rec yds/g
0.0
Yds/rec
0.0
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 2 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 3 | Did not play | ||||||||
| 4 | DEN20th | W 24-14 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR109 |
Week 4 · DEN · W 24-14 · 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
One game in: a WR109 finish. Check back after a few weeks for a real range.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Denver
0/1, 0 yds.
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - San Francisco 49ers vs Seattle Seahawks
View matchup - San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders
View matchup - San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons
View matchup - San Francisco 49ers vs Las Vegas Raiders
Brandin Cooks Game Log 2021
Games played
16
FPTS/G (PPR)
14.5
Targets/g
8.4
Rec/g
5.6
Rec yds/g
64.8
Yds/rec
11.5
Across 16 games in 2021, Brandin Cooks has averaged 8.4 targets, 5.6 receptions and 14.5 PPR fantasy points per game. Brandin Cooks has finished as a top-12 WR in 4 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 10. The best week was Week 15 against JAX (29.2 points); the lowest was Week 11 against TEN (3.8).
| Wk | Opp | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAX6th | 18.2 | 7 | 5 | 132 | 0 | 26.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR21 |
Week 1 · JAX · 18.2 pts
How the 18.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | CLE24th | 22.8 | 14 | 9 | 78 | 1 | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR8 |
Week 2 · CLE · 22.8 pts
How the 22.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CAR26th | 20.7 | 11 | 9 | 112 | 0 | 12.4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | WR11 |
Week 3 · CAR · 20.7 pts
How the 20.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | BUF32nd | 9.7 | 7 | 5 | 47 | 0 | 9.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR51 |
Week 4 · BUF · 9.7 pts
How the 9.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 5 | NE28th | 5.3 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 7.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR76 |
Week 5 · NE · 5.3 pts
How the 5.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 6 | IND16th | 17.9 | 13 | 9 | 89 | 0 | 9.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR18 |
Week 6 · IND · 17.9 pts
How the 17.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | ARI4th | 7.1 | 7 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 4.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR45 |
Week 7 · ARI · 7.1 pts
How the 7.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | LAR9th | 20.3 | 6 | 6 | 83 | 1 | 13.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR12 |
Week 8 · LAR · 20.3 pts
How the 20.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | MIA23rd | 11.6 | 14 | 6 | 56 | 0 | 9.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR23 |
Week 9 · MIA · 11.6 pts
How the 11.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 11 | TEN2nd | 3.8 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR75 |
Week 11 · TEN · 3.8 pts
How the 3.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | NYJ15th | 13.5 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 1 | 15.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR24 |
Week 12 · NYJ · 13.5 pts
How the 13.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | IND16th | 8.4 | 6 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 12.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 | WR41 |
Week 13 · IND · 8.4 pts
How the 8.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | SEA17th | 18.1 | 11 | 8 | 101 | 0 | 12.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 14 · SEA · 18.1 pts
How the 18.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | JAX6th | 29.2 | 10 | 7 | 102 | 2 | 14.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 15 · JAX · 29.2 pts
How the 29.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | Did not play | ||||||||||
| 17 | SF8th | 19.6 | 11 | 7 | 66 | 1 | 9.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR13 |
Week 17 · SF · 19.6 pts
How the 19.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | TEN2nd | 5.6 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 0 | 8.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR73 |
Week 18 · TEN · 5.6 pts
How the 5.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2021: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
10 WR1 weeks and six busts. The spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR21 · Wk 2 WR8 · Wk 3 WR11 · Wk 4 WR51 · Wk 5 WR76 · Wk 6 WR18 · Wk 7 WR45 · Wk 8 WR12 · Wk 9 WR23 · Wk 11 WR75 · Wk 12 WR24 · Wk 13 WR41 · Wk 14 WR13 · Wk 15 WR3 · Wk 17 WR13 · Wk 18 WR73
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Tennessee
3/4, 26 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at San Francisco
7/11, 66 yds, 1 TD.
Just 6.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
7/10, 102 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Seattle
8/11, 101 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Indianapolis
3/6, 38 yds. 1 carry, 16 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. the Jets
3/5, 45 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Held in check by Tennessee
2/3, 18 yds.
Just 6.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Miami
6/14, 56 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. the Rams
6/6, 83 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Arizona
5/7, 21 yds.
Just 3.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Indianapolis
9/13, 89 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by New England
3/5, 23 yds.
Just 4.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Buffalo
5/7, 47 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Carolina
9/11, 112 yds. 1 carry, 5 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Cleveland
9/14, 78 yds, 1 TD.
Just 5.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Jacksonville
5/7, 132 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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Brandin Cooks Game Log FAQ
How did Brandin Cooks do in his last game?
Brandin Cooks scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 4 against the Broncos, a 24–14 win, a WR109 finish. He caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Brandin Cooks score in his last game?
Brandin Cooks scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 against the Broncos, a WR109 finish for the week.
How many receiving yards did Brandin Cooks have in his last game?
Brandin Cooks had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 4 against the Broncos, from 1 target.
How many touchdowns did Brandin Cooks score in his last game?
Brandin Cooks did not score a touchdown in Week 4 against the Broncos; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Brandin Cooks have in his last game?
Brandin Cooks caught 0 of 1 target for 0 yards in Week 4 against the Broncos.
How many games has Brandin Cooks scored a touchdown in this season?
Brandin Cooks has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 1 game this season.
Can I see Brandin Cooks's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Cooks's weekly results from any season from 2014 through 2025.
Brandin Cooks Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR107 last season at 3.5 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 1 game he's WR159 at 0.0 PPR points per game, against 3.5 over 15 games last season (WR107). He's running behind last season's pace.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
The next favorable matchups are the Commanders in Week 6 (3rd against WRs) and the Falcons in Week 7 (6th against WRs).
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 5 SEA, 32ndWk 6 WAS, 3rdWk 7 ATL, 6thWk 9 LV, 25th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
- Tough matchupsThe Seahawks in Week 5 (32nd) and the Raiders in Week 9 (25th) are among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Brandin Cooks Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Brandin Cooks's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Brandin Cooks 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. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Brandin Cooks's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Brandin Cooks is the WR159 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 Brandin Cooks's projected role going forward?
Brandin Cooks is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
What is Brandin Cooks's fantasy football upside?
Brandin Cooks's upside: his ceiling this season is 0.0 PPR points (Week 4, WR109) and the Commanders in Week 6 and the Falcons in Week 7 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Brandin Cooks's fantasy value?
Brandin Cooks's risks: the Seahawks in Week 5 and the Raiders in Week 9 are tough matchups. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Brandin Cooks's remaining fantasy schedule?
About average: of his next seven games, 3 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Brandin Cooks News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Latest update
Cooks struggles vs. Denver
0.0 FPTS · WR109
Fantasy impact: Floor game0 REC · 0 YDS · 1 TGT
SC Takeaway
The Broncos kept Cooks out of the end zone and under his average.
Season Timeline
OffseasonJuly
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Role change
Hopes to sign before training camp (opens in new tab)
Aims to land with a team ahead of training camp.
SC Takeaway: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
49ers Teammates News
Updates on Cooks's quarterback and target competition.
- Mike Evans: Limited at Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Christian McCaffrey: Logs 18 touches in close win (opens in new tab)Christian McCaffrey, RB. 22 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Set to play with protection for ribs (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: May suit up Sunday (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Suited up for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Mike Evans: Remains sidelined at practice (opens in new tab)Mike Evans, WR. 24 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the 49ers
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Brandin Cooks News FAQ
What is the latest news on Brandin Cooks?
The latest Cooks update, from October 4: Cooks struggles vs. Denver. Cooks caught 0 of 1 targets for 0 yards in the 24–14 win vs. Denver. That was 3% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Brandin Cooks news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR109 finish. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Brandin Cooks sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Cooks: Hopes to sign before training camp (July 8). Aims to land with a team ahead of training camp.
Brandin Cooks Bio
Brandin Cooks is a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, where he wears No. 84. Born September 25, 1993, in Stockton, CA, he attended Lincoln and played college football at Oregon State.
The New Orleans Saints selected Cooks in round 1, pick 20, of the 2014 NFL Draft. He was traded to the New Orleans Saints on May 9, 2014. He was traded to the New England Patriots on March 10, 2017. He was traded to the Los Angeles Rams on April 4, 2018. He was traded to the Houston Texans on April 9, 2020. He was traded to the Dallas Cowboys on March 19, 2023. Since then, Cooks played for the New England Patriots (2017), Los Angeles Rams (2018–2019), Houston Texans (2020–2022) and Dallas Cowboys (2023–2024), returned to the New Orleans Saints in 2025, played for the Buffalo Bills (2025) and joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2026.
In 173 regular-season games since 2014, he has caught 737 passes for 9,842 yards and 60 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
8 stops with 7 teams in 13 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
San Francisco 49ers Current team2026–present
He was a reserve, playing less than a quarter of the offensive snaps in 1 of 1 game.
Buffalo Bills2025
He was a rotational player, playing at least a quarter of the offensive snaps in 3 of 5 games.
New Orleans Saints2025, second stint
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 9 of 10 games.
Dallas Cowboys2023–2024
Acquired in a trade with the Houston Texans on March 19, 2023. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 25 of 26 games.
Houston Texans2020–2022
Acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Rams on April 9, 2020. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 43 of 44 games.
Los Angeles Rams2018–2019
Acquired in a trade with the New England Patriots on April 4, 2018. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 27 of 30 games.
New England Patriots2017
Acquired in a trade with the New Orleans Saints on March 10, 2017. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 16 of 16 games.
New Orleans Saints2014–2016
Selected in round 1, pick 20, of the 2014 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 42 of 42 games.
College: Oregon State
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the San Francisco 49ers; his first game with them was Week 4.
- JoinedJoined the Buffalo Bills; his first game with them was Week 13.
- JoinedReturned to the New Orleans Saints.
- TradedTraded by the Houston Texans to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2023 fifth-round pick and a 2024 sixth-round pick.
- TradedTraded by the Los Angeles Rams to the Houston Texans for WR Van Jefferson.
- TradedTraded by the New England Patriots to the Los Angeles Rams for G Isaiah Wynn and G Kahlil McKenzie.
- TradedTraded by the New Orleans Saints to the New England Patriots for OT Ryan Ramczyk and LB Trey Hendrickson.
- TradedTraded by the Arizona Cardinals to the New Orleans Saints for OLB Deone Bucannon and WR John Brown.
- DraftedSelected by the New Orleans Saints in round 1, pick 20.
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About Brandin Cooks: Bio FAQ
How old is Brandin Cooks?
Brandin Cooks is 33 years old. He was born on September 25, 1993. 2026 is his 13th NFL season.
How tall is Brandin Cooks?
Brandin Cooks is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 189 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers.
How much does Brandin Cooks weigh?
Brandin Cooks weighs 189 pounds, his listed weight on the San Francisco 49ers roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Brandin Cooks wear?
Brandin Cooks wears number 84 for the San Francisco 49ers. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Brandin Cooks play?
Brandin Cooks plays wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, wearing number 84. 2026 is his 13th season in the NFL.
What team does Brandin Cooks play for?
Brandin Cooks plays for the San Francisco 49ers as a wide receiver.
Where did Brandin Cooks go to college?
Brandin Cooks played college football at Oregon State, after attending Lincoln (CA). The New Orleans Saints drafted him out of Oregon State in 2014.
When was Brandin Cooks drafted?
The New Orleans Saints selected Brandin Cooks in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft with the 20th overall pick, out of Oregon State.
What round was Brandin Cooks drafted in?
Brandin Cooks was a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, taken 20th overall by the New Orleans Saints.
What pick was Brandin Cooks in the NFL Draft?
Brandin Cooks was the 20th overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft, selected by the New Orleans Saints in the first round.
Where is Brandin Cooks from?
Brandin Cooks went to high school in California, at Lincoln, before playing college football at Oregon State.
When is Brandin Cooks's birthday?
Brandin Cooks's birthday is September 25. He was born on September 25, 1993 and is 33 years old.
How long has Brandin Cooks been in the NFL?
2026 is Brandin Cooks's 13th NFL season; he entered the league in 2014 as a first-round pick of the New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What teams has Brandin Cooks played for?
Brandin Cooks has played for the New Orleans Saints, New England Patriots, Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills. View his career statistics.
What year did Brandin Cooks enter the NFL?
Brandin Cooks entered the NFL in 2014, when the New Orleans Saints drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 13th season.