Open Nav
Show Navigation
Show Menu
Player Profile

Brandin Cooks - Fantasy Points Outlook

Basic StatsBrandin Cooks's Basic Stats

Brandin Cooks
ADP: N/A
Bye: 7
Experience: 10
Age: 31.1
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 189
40 Time: 4.33
Speed Score: 103.10

SPARQx (Rank): 132.90 (98%)
Burst Score (Rank): 121.20 (49%)
Agility Score (Rank): 10.57 (98%)
Catch Radius (Rank): 10.21 (85%)

Brandin Cooks's Weekly Outlook

Week 9 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
0 0 0 0
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
2.9 35.9 0.2 5.2

Brandin Cooks's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#64 Wide Receiver

120.4 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
Not Available 43.2 530.6 3.58 0 0

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsBrandin Cooks's Preseason Player Analysis

View WR Fantasy Rankings »

Bottom Line

Since dropping a 90-1,037-6 line in 2021, Cooks has totaled 111-1,356-11 over the past two seasons. His advanced numbers also show a player in decline.

Still, the makeup of Dallas’ depth chart suggests the 31-year-old will have a shot at another 80-90 targets. He settles in as a WR5/spot starter.

What We Learned Last Year

  • Dallas traded 5th and 6th-round picks for Cooks in March.
  • He missed one game with a "slight" MCL sprain, per ESPN. That surely contributed to a slow start that included only 165 yards over his first seven appearances.
  • Cooks broke out in Week 10 vs. the Giants (9-173-1).
    • That single game accounted for 16.6% of his total catches, 26.3% of his total yards, and 12.5% of his total TDs.
    • He didn’t reach 75 yards in any other game.
  • Overall, among 44 WRs with 90+ targets, Cooks ranked 22nd in catch rate, 30th in yards per catch, 44th in yards after catch per reception, and 42nd in yards per route run.
  • He saw a subpar 13.3% target share, equating to just 5 targets per game.
  • Cooks’ underwhelming season came despite Prescott ranking third in passing yards; fourth in pass attempts.

What to Expect in 2024

  • Dallas failed to make a notable WR upgrade this offseason.
    • That keeps Cooks in line for the WR2 role behind target hog CeeDee Lamb.
  • Dallas' WR depth, which includes names like Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, and rookie Ryan Flournoy, remains unproven.
  • The Cowboys return Dak Prescott and HC Mike McCarthy/OC Brian Schottenheimer.
  • Questions in the backfield should have this unit continuing to lean pass.
    • Current RB depth turns up Zeke Elliott, Rico Dowdle, and Royce Freeman as top options.
    • The ‘23 Cowboys already ranked fourth in pass rate over expected.
    • Our ‘24 projections have Dallas at a healthy 61.3% pass rate.
  • Cooks enters the offseason healthy. It’s possible the MCL sprain that kicked off his 2023 affected him moving forward.

Adjust Brandin Cooks's Projections

We'll recalculate this player's Projections (DS Proj/ only) and 3D Value based on your opinion of the player. This adjustments will be made for ALL of your leagues on Draft Sharks

Go to My Account to see a full list of your adjustments.

Recent Shark Bites View All Shark Bites »

Brandin Cooks, WR DAL

1:22pm EDT 10/5/24

Cowboys Put Brandin Cooks on IR

The Cowboys have placed WR Brandin Cooks on IR for his knee infection. The issue seems likely to keep him out for just the required four weeks, but we'll watch for updates on his situation. He'll be eligible to return for a Week 10 home date with the Eagles.

View Full Story »

Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks will miss Sunday night's game vs. the Steelers and might be out beyond that due to a knee infection, ESPN's Todd Archer reports. Cooks had a procedure on the knee after the Week 4 win over the Giants and subsequently developed an infection.

View Full Story »

Dynasty Overview View WR Dynasty Rankings »

Brandin Cooks, WR DAL
Dynasty MVP 9.4
Position Rank #89 WR
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
162
247
328
Dynasty Write-up
Despite a huge year from Dak Prescott, Cooks was just OK in 2023 (54-657-8). He's under contract for one more season.
Compare Plans » Compare Plans »
THE 2024 ROOKIE GUIDE IS HERE! UPDATED POST-DRAFT
Trade Values • Model Scores • Analytics • Sleepers • Busts & More