Outlook Brandin Cooks
Fading Veteran Offers Minimal Fantasy Appeal After Continued Decline
Now entering his 14th NFL season at 32 years old, Brandin Cooks is no longer the highly productive fantasy asset who logged six career 1,000-yard campaigns. His recent trajectory shows a steep decline in efficiency and volume. In 2025, Cooks caught just 24 passes for 279 yards and failed to find the end zone over 13 games.
This performance follows a disappointing 2024 campaign where he managed only 259 yards. Our data shows his fantasy roster percentage has bottomed out, sitting at just four percent ownership and zero percent active starts. Without a guaranteed starting role or high-volume offensive environment, he is currently viewed as a depth option.
Fantasy managers should avoid drafting Cooks in standard leagues, as his ceiling is heavily capped by declining speed and low target share. He is best left on the waiver wire unless injuries thrust him into a prominent role, making him a low-priority stash.
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