WR · FA · #18
Brandin Cooks
- Height
- HT 5'10"
- Weight
- WT 190 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 25, 1993 (age 32.9)
- College
- Oregon State
Only 10 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline; the downside gets steeper at 32.9.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
134
Range 269–376
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
30.8 pts
1.8 PPG · 6.7 games
12 rec · 146.6 rec yds · 1.5 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Durability ×0.95
2 of last 3 seasons under 15 games.
Org environment ×0.99
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Cooks scored 39.9 Half-PPR points in 2025 (WR111). Only 10 games in 2024 — durability, not age band, is the headline. At 32.9, the aging curve is the lead risk for a WR. Don't buy a bounce from the 2026 Engine line alone; it's a low-volume outlook.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
39.9
PPG
3.1
Positional finish
WR111
Key stats
- Rec: 24 (WR95)
- Rec yds: 279 (WR98)
- Rec TD: —
Career (Half-PPR)
12 seasons
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WR111 | 39.9 | 3.1 | 24 | 279 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 56.6 | 5.7 | 26 | 259 | 3 | -3 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 146.2 | 9.1 | 54 | 657 | 8 | 35 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 117.1 | 9.0 | 57 | 699 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | 186.8 | 11.7 | 90 | 1037 | 6 | 21 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | 191.5 | 12.8 | 81 | 1150 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | 96.5 | 6.9 | 42 | 583 | 2 | 52 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | 203.2 | 13.5 | 80 | 1204 | 5 | 68 | 1 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | 188.7 | 11.8 | 65 | 1082 | 7 | 40 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | 207.3 | 13.8 | 78 | 1173 | 8 | 30 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | 211.6 | 13.2 | 84 | 1138 | 9 | 18 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | 112.8 | 11.3 | 53 | 550 | 3 | 73 | 1 | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 12.1 | PHI | 0 | 0 | 101 · 4 rec |
| 2025 W16 | 0.0 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W15 | 0.0 | NE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 1.8 | PIT | 0 | 0 | 13 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W9 | 2.6 | LA | 0 | 0 | 16 · 2 rec |
| 2025 W8 | 3.7 | TB | 0 | 0 | 22 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W7 | 0.8 | CHI | 0 | 0 | 3 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W6 | 2.6 | NE | 0 | 0 | 21 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W5 | 1.0 | NYG | 0 | 0 | 5 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W4 | 3.7 | BUF | 0 | 0 | 22 · 3 rec |
Next Gen Stats
2024 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 2.16yd
- Cushion
- 6.24yd
- YAC above expected
- -0.63yd
- Air yards share
- 14.7%
94th of 97
45th of 97
95th of 97
75th of 97
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Brandin Cooks's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Cooks scores 134 out of 10,000 — a top-WR on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Brandin Cooks's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 1.8 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade Brandin Cooks in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Cooks against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.