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Wide Receiver · Buffalo Bills / Dallas Cowboys / Houston Texans / Los Angeles Rams / New England Patriots / New Orleans Saints / San Francisco 49ers · College: Oregon State · Drafted 2014, round 1, pick 20
Brandin Cooks is an NFL wide receiver who has played for Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers. From 2016–2026 he has 599 catches for 8,134 yards and 49 touchdowns on 942 targets in the regular season. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
Brandin Cooks Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 6 | 52 | 0 | 27 |
| 2018 | 10 | 68 | 1 | 17 |
| 2017 | 9 | 40 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 6 | 30 | 0 | 11 |
Brandin Cooks Receiving Stats by Season
| Season | Team | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch% | EPA/Tgt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | SF | 3 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 40.0% | -0.23 |
| 2025 | NO | 13 | 36 | 24 | 279 | 0 | 66.7% | +0.45 |
| 2024 | DAL | 10 | 54 | 26 | 259 | 3 | 48.1% | -0.21 |
| 2023 | DAL | 16 | 81 | 54 | 657 | 8 | 66.7% | +0.43 |
| 2022 | HOU | 13 | 93 | 57 | 699 | 3 | 61.3% | +0.05 |
| 2021 | HOU | 16 | 134 | 90 | 1,035 | 6 | 67.2% | +0.18 |
| 2020 | HOU | 15 | 119 | 81 | 1,143 | 6 | 68.1% | +0.41 |
| 2019 | LA | 14 | 72 | 42 | 583 | 2 | 58.3% | +0.26 |
| 2018 | LA | 15 | 117 | 80 | 1,204 | 5 | 68.4% | +0.49 |
| 2017 | NE | 16 | 114 | 65 | 1,082 | 7 | 57.0% | +0.35 |
| 2016 | NO | 15 | 117 | 78 | 1,173 | 8 | 66.7% | +0.47 |
Where He Ranks in 2026
- Receiving Yards: 20, #154 of 176
- Receptions: 2, #146 of 176
Quarterbacks Who Threw to Him in 2026
- Brock Purdy: 2 of 5 for 20 yards, 1 TD
Brandin Cooks 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4 | vs DEN | W 24-14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 5 | at SEA | W 32-29 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Week 6 | vs WAS | W 23-17 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
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