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Brandin Cooks
ADP: 13.4
Bye: 7
Experience: 10
Age: 30.7
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 1 Projections
Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
3.6 45.2 0.31 6.5
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
4.2 54 0.3 7.4

Brandin Cooks's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#57 Wide Receiver

163 Projected Points

ADP Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs 100 Fum
13.4 57.6 723.2 4.96 0 0

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsBrandin Cooks's Preseason Player Analysis

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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.

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Brandin Cooks, WR DAL

2:57pm EST 12/17/23

Brandin Cooks & Jalen Tolbert active

Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (illness) is active for today’s game vs. the Bills. He should be available for his usual role. WR Jalen Tolbert (illness) is also active.

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Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (illness) is expected to play vs. the Bills today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Cooks only got in a limited practice on Wednesday, but we're expecting him to play his usual role today, barring any further reports on his status.

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Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (illness) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Bills. He only got in a limited practice on Wednesday. Guys almost always play through illness, so we’re expecting Cooks to be out there this weekend. But we’ll look for further updates on his status. WR Jalen Tolbert (illness) is also questionable.

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Cowboys QB Dak Prescott rebounded from a relative down week in the win at Carolina to hang 331 yards and 4 TD passes on the Commanders in Week 12. He did so while spreading the ball around more than usual. WR CeeDee Lamb led the way with 9 targets but posted just a 4-53-1 receiving line. WR Brandin Cooks snagged a 31-yard TD among his 4 receptions for 72 yards on 5 targets. The other two scores went to KaVontae Turpin from 34 yards out and RB Rico Dowdle on a 15-yard catch-and-run. The soft opponent certainly helped, but Prescott has now gone over 300 yards with 3+ TDs in four of his past five games. And his remaining schedule ranks third-best for QB scoring, with no truly worrisome spots. Prescott just might prove to be a league winner for 2023.

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Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks exploded in Week 10, hauling in 9 of 10 targets for 173 receiving yards and a TD vs. the Giants. Sunday saw several Cowboys pass-catchers post great numbers, including WR CeeDee Lamb (11-151-1) and TE Jake Ferguson (4-26-1), but Cooks is the one that fantasy managers should be wary of chasing in the future. The 10 targets he saw on Sunday were his highest by far this season and mark only the second time in 2023 that Cooks has seen more than 4 in a single game. He and teammate Michael Gallup have essentially taken turns as the Cowboys' WR2 in terms of snap rate and route participation this year. It’s best to avoid chasing this performance if you’re looking for help on the waiver wire this week.

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Brandin Cooks, WR DAL
Dynasty MVP 60.3
Position Rank #147 WR
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
207
324
469
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.
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