Brandin Cooks

Brandin Cooks Has Efficient Day

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught all five targets for 85 receiving yards in a 41-25 win over the Lions. That makes back-to-back 85-yard games for Cooks, who is thriving with Deshaun Watson throwing him passes. The two connected over the middle of the field on several occasions, as the porous Lions' secondary had no answers for the passing game. The 27-year-old has exceeded 50 yards in seven of 11 contests this year and has three touchdowns to go along with those numbers. He's become a weekly starter and one who will be hard to take out of the lineup in Week 13, even against a tough Colts' defense.

Nov 26 · Source via

Brandin Cooks In The WR2 Range Against Lions

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks faces a great matchup on Thanksgiving against the Lions. Aside from the wet, windy contest in Cleveland, Cooks has exceeded 60 receiving yards in five of six games with three touchdowns. Those are good enough numbers to view the former Ram as a weekly starter, especially with the Lions' 25th-ranked pass defense on tap. Look for Cooks to break loose for a big play against a Detroit defense that has struggled to contain such plays this season. Cooks is a strong WR2 in Week 12.

Nov 25 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Compiles 85 Receiving Yards

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks led the team in receiving yards, with 85, in a 27-20 victory over New England. Cooks had seen at least eight targets in five straight games before this one, though he made up for a drop in targets with a big play. His 44-yard reception in the first quarter helped set up Houston's first points of the day. Cooks has exceeded 60 receiving yards in five of his last six games, as he's become an every-week starter in the Texans' pass-friendly offense. The former Ram could see a slight boost in targets moving forward if Randall Cobb (foot) and Kenny Stills (leg) are forced to miss some time.

Nov 22 · Source via

Brandin Cooks In The WR3 Range For Week 11

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks is coming off a quiet performance last week against the Browns. Despite this, the former Ram is averaging 9.4 targets per game over his last five contests, which puts him squarely in the WR2 conversation most weeks. However, this week's matchup is not like most weeks, as the Patriots Defense hasn't allowed many targets or yards to opposing receivers. Oddly enough, they've allowed the seventh-most touchdowns to wideouts. The matchup downgrades Cooks slightly into the WR3 range, making him a good flex option for Week 11.

Nov 19 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Has Quiet Day

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught six of eight targets for 39 receiving yards in a 10-7 loss to Cleveland. Cooks got a strong amount of chances in the passing game, though the weather conditions made things very difficult. Still, it's hard not to be disappointed as this was a great matchup for receivers coming into the contest. Cooks should have the benefit of the doubt with his fantasy managers moving forward, as he was consistent coming into this game. He should continue to be involved and will hopefully produce better numbers against the Patriots in Week 11.

Nov 15 · Source via

Brandin Cooks A Good WR2 Play In Week 10

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks gets another excellent matchup in Week 10 against the Browns. Cooks is on a roll lately, having eclipsed 60 receiving yards in four straight games with a touchdown reception in three of those four. The matchup with Cleveland is juicy, as they've allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to wide receivers and the seventh-most touchdowns. Cooks is a strong WR2 play against the Browns and should have a good shot at scoring a touchdown.

Nov 11 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Delivers 83 Yards And A Touchdown

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks hauled in three of a team-high nine targets for 83 receiving yards and a touchdown in a 27-25 win over Jacksonville. Cooks showed off impressive after-the-catch ability, as he took a short pass from Deshaun Watson and scooted 57 yards down the sideline for a touchdown. The 27-year-old has come alive after a slow start, totaling 372 receiving yards and three scores in his last four contests. Keep Cooks in the lineup for Week 10 against the Browns, who have surrendered the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers.

Nov 8 · Source via

Brandin Cooks A Solid WR2 For Week 9

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks will face the Jaguars Defense for the second time this season in Week 9. In their previous meeting this year, Cooks exploded for eight catches, 161 yards, and a touchdown, helping Houston to a blowout victory. Jacksonville ranks 28th against the pass and is allowing 8.5 yards per pass attempt, the second-highest mark in the NFL. Cooks may take a backseat to Will Fuller V this time, though he should have a great chance at exceeding 50 receiving yards for the third straight contest. Start him as a solid WR2.

Nov 6 · Source via

Texans Fielding Offers For Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller V

The Houston Texans are reportedly listening to trade offers for three of their wide receivers: Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks, and Will Fuller V. Houston's crowded wide receiver room has meant limited chances for Stills this year, so moving him somewhere or moving other receivers instead would open up more looks for Stills somewhere. He might be worth stashing in some leagues right now in hopes that a trade materializes and clears up his 2020 outlook.

Nov 1 · Source via

Solid Week 7 Showing By Brandin Cooks

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks didn't find the end zone in Sunday's loss to the Packers, breaking a two-game scoring streak. But Cooks did catch seven passes for 60 yards in the loss, putting up another solid line. Cooks has arguably been the biggest beneficiary of the team's in-season head coaching change and he should be considered a WR3 play going forward.

Oct 25 · Source via

Start Brandin Cooks As A WR3/Flex In Week 7

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks has flourished ever since the firing of Bill O'Brien. Over his last two games, he has 17 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns on 21 targets. Will Fuller V should still be considered the Texans No. 1 receiver for now, but Cooks is looking more like a 1B than a true No. 2 right now. He has out-targeted Fuller over the past two games as Fuller has 19 total targets over the past two weeks. In Week 7, the Texans face the Green Bay Packers in what should be a high-scoring game, giving Cooks plenty of opportunities to make plays. Start him as a WR3 or flex option this week.

Oct 23 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Has Nine Receptions Against Titans

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught a team-high nine passes for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans. He also came up just short on another potential touchdown. Cooks has been the team's leading receiver by receptions in consecutive weeks and looks poised to be a high-upside fantasy WR3 moving forward in a Texans offense that's started to really open things up down the field.

Oct 18 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Positioned For Strong Week 6

2020 has been a weird ride for Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks. He bottomed out in Week 4, failing to record a single reception. But the team moved on from head coach Bill O'Brien after that game, and in the team's first appearance post-O'Brien, Cooks was targeted a season-high 12 times, catching eight of them for 161 yards and a touchdown. It seems like Cooks is finally on track to be a key piece of this offense. Against a Titans Defense that is susceptible to big days from receivers, Cooks has plenty of upside as a WR3 play, though we might want to see another game or two of production before we start to think of him as a weekly must-start.

Oct 16 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Has Explosive Week 5

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks showed why the Texans traded for him in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Cooks finished with eight catches on 12 targets, with 161 yards and a touchdown. This is who former GM Bill O'Brien thought he was getting, and in the first game since O'Brien's firing, Cooks delivered. Consider him a WR3 for now, but another game like this and Cooks will jump into WR2 territory.

Oct 11 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Is A Risky Week 5 Play

What should we make of Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks? After a 95-yard Week 2, he responded with three catches for 23 yards in Week 3 and then posted a goose egg last week despite playing 94 percent of Houston's snaps. Despite a decent matchup against the Jaguars this week, Cooks has been so up-and-down that it's hard to trust him as anything more than a desperation play. That Houston will have offensive coordinator Tim Kelly calling plays again seems like a positive for Cooks, but we need some more positive production from him before we consider Cooks a weekly fantasy starter.

Oct 9 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Held Without A Catch

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks was targeted three times in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings, but he couldn't bring a single catch in. Houston's offense is becoming increasingly tough to predict, with two many players contending for targets. We thought Cooks had a chance to be the No. 1 receiver for this team, but it turns out that he's a zero-floor WR4 play this season. There's upside here -- and there might be a great chance to trade for him at a discount this week -- but there's a ton of risk right now.

Oct 4 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Is In Good Position In Week 4

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been targeted at least five times in each game in 2020. And while his performances have been uneven so far, Cooks is in a good spot in Week 4 against a susceptible Vikings Defense. Cooks's position could be improved even more if Will Fuller V (hamstring) is out, as Fuller was added to the injury report on Thursday. Cooks will always be risky in an offense that likes to spread the ball around, but the last time Fuller was hobbled by an injury, Cooks had 95 yards on five catches. Consider him a WR3 play on Sunday.

Oct 1 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Has Quiet Week 3

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught three passes for 23 yards in Sunday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was targeted five times. After his 95-yard Week 2 effort, it looked like Cooks was trending upwards, but the Texans offense might just be too volatile on a week-to-week basis. Cooks is an extremely talented player who can make waves in the deep game, but he can also be virtually shut out on the wrong night. Cooks is best viewed as a WR4 with some upside at this point, though maybe things will trend up as Houston starts to play some easier games.

Sep 27 · Source via

Brandin Cooks A WR3/4 Option In Week 3

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quad) showed some encouraging signs in Week 2, being targeted eight times and finishing with five receptions for 95 yards. Cooks was eighth in the league in air yards last week. If Cooks is trending towards being quarterback Deshaun Watson's top deep option, he'll always have boom potential, but this receiving corps is just too messy and this Steelers Defense is just too good for us to consider him as anything more than a risky WR3/4 play with some upside on Sunday.

Sep 25 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Should Be Good To Go

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quad) should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Ravens. Cooks was a limited participant in practice all week, though he is expected to suit up for a tough matchup with Baltimore's secondary. The 26-year-old is a risky flex at best in this unappealing matchup, though he could serve as an emergency option for those dealing with injuries. Running back Duke Johnson (ankle) is not expected to play, so more volume should be headed the way of one David Johnson.

Sep 20 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Limited In Thursday's Practice

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks was limited in practice on Thursday as he deals with a quad injury. Cooks was quiet in his Texans debut against the Chiefs, turning his five targets into just two catches and 20 yards. Even if he's able to suit up for Sunday's meeting with the Ravens, Baltimore possesses a really strong pass defense and should be able to limit Houston's passing game fairly effectively, making Cooks an extremely risky fantasy play. Consider him a low-end flex option at best in this contest.

Sep 17 · Source via

Brandin Cooks (quad) limited in practice Wednesday

Brandin Cooks Quiet In Texans Debut

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks had some moments early in Thursday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and then he just sort of vanished. Cooks was targeted five times, catching two passes for 20 yards. The five targets were second on the team to Will Fuller V, but that's really the only bright spot from his day. Cooks was on the field a lot and is the clear No. 2 behind Fuller, so maybe this was just a bad day and the Texans offense will pick it up moving forward. Don't panic and drop Cooks or anything, but a Week 2 meeting with the Ravens will be a good chance to put him on your fantasy bench.

Sep 10 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Active In Week 1

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quad) is active for Houston's Week 1 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs. It remains to be seen how Houston's wide receiver rotation will go this season, but Cooks is an interesting play this week against a Chiefs Defense that allowed a lot of yards and points to the Texans in last year's playoffs. Cooks will serve as an outside option with Will Fuller V and has upside, though it's safe to treat him more like a low-end WR3 or WR4 than as a top option in this game, as he'll likely be on a bit of a snap count.

Sep 10 · Source via

Brandin Cooks (quad) active for Thursday Night Football vs. Chiefs

Texans Optimistic That Brandin Cooks Will Play

There is a lot of optimism that Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quadriceps) will make his debut with the team on Thursday Night Football in Week 1 against the Chiefs, but it remains to be seen how effective he'll be if he's active. For a receiver that relies mostly on his speed to be successful, a lower-body injury for Cooks is even more concerning. If Cooks doesn't play, it'll be Will Fuller V, Randall Cobb and Kenny Stills in three-receiver sets, and the Texans believe that this new-look receiving corps without DeAndre Hopkins will be better for quarterback Deshaun Watson. Because of the injury in Week 1, Cooks is a shaky WR4/flex in his Houston debut against KC.

Sep 10 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Questionable For Thursday Night

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quadriceps) is officially questionable for the Week 1 Thursday night game against the Chiefs. Cooks returned to a limited practice for the walkthrough on Wednesday. It's nothing new for Cooks, as he's had a history with injuries, particularly concussions. A speedy wideout with a lower-body injury is a big risk to start the season. He'll be a boom/bust WR3/flex if he suits up. If he's inactive, it'll be Will Fuller V, Kenny Stills and Randall Cobb in three-receiver sets for Houston in their first game without DeAndre Hopkins. Losing Cooks would also be a slight downgrade for quarterback Deshaun Watson as a QB1.

Sep 9 · Source via

Brandin Cooks Absent From Practice Tuesday

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (quad) was not seen at the team's practice on Tuesday, according to Aaron Reiss of The Athletic. The 26-year-old was limited at practice on Monday, and this does not bode well for his chances of playing in Thursday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. More will be known about Cooks' status tomorrow, but this is not an ideal start to his Texans' career. If he does miss Thursday's game, Will Fuller V and Randall Cobb project to see even more targets against a stifling Chiefs' secondary.

Sep 8 · Source via

Brandin Cooks (quad) limited in Monday's practice

Brandin Cooks Is Risky Week 1 Play

With no preseason, familiarity could be more important than ever at the beginning of the 2020 NFL season. That might not be great news for fantasy managers who've rostered Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks. A talented receiver, Cooks has two key things working against him in Week 1: it's his first game as a Texan, and he faces the Kansas City Chiefs, who allowed the second-fewest fantasy points per game to wide receivers last season. Cooks is still a solid season-long player, but it might be a good idea to keep him on the bench this week in shallower formats until we start to see his rapport with quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Sep 7 · Source via

Brandin Cooks has had his reps 'carefully managed' during training camp