Mistake-prone Jags lose 6th straight, this one without Meyer
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BRANDIN COOKS #3 - WIDE RECEIVER - DALLAS COWBOYS
91 YDS •
9 REC •
1 TD
91 YDS
9 REC
1 TD
Every Brandin Cooks' catch in 2-TD game ' Week 15 Watch every Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks' catch in 2-TD game in Week 15 of the 2021 NFL season.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Stellar showing in win Cooks brought in seven of 10 targets for 102 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 30-16 win over the Jaguars on Sunday.
Impact Cooks led the Texans pass catchers across the board and paid big dividends from a fantasy perspective with 22- and 43-yard touchdown grabs that bookended the scoring for Houston on the afternoon. The speedy veteran leveraged his elite wheels on both scores but particularly on the latter, when he took a screen pass and outraced multiple defenders up the left sideline to the end zone. Cooks has shown very good chemistry with rookie quarterback Davis Mills in the first two games of the latter's latest starting tenure, eclipsing the century mark in each contest. The well-traveled wideout will have the opportunity to extend that streak to three when Houston hosts the Chargers in Week 16.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Can't-Miss Play: Brandin Cooks breaks game open on 43-yard TD Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks breaks game open on 43-yard TD.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Texans end 3-game skid with 30-16 victory at lowly Jaguars
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Brandin Cooks Ices the Game with 50-Yard TD!
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Davis Mills caps Texans' opening drive with 22-yard TD pass to Brandin Cooks Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills caps Texans' opening drive with 22-yard TD pass to wide receiver Brandin Cooks.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • NFL.COM
Brandin Cooks goes for 100... again ' Daily Brew Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks cracked 100 or more receiving yards in a game for the 21st time in his career during Sunday's loss to the Se...
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Houston's running woes continue in 33-13 loss to Seahawks
The Texans have had the league’s worst running game all season and had another terrible performance in a 33-13 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday by gaining just 63 yardsDECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills struggles in second half as Seahawks beat Texans 33-13
Houston rookie Davis Mills threw for a career-high 331 yards and a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks starting in place of Tyrod Taylor, who was benched after the Texans were s...DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Triple-digit yardage total in loss Cooks (back) caught eight of 11 targets for 101 yards in Sunday's 33-13 loss to Seattle.
Impact Cooks was inches from scoring his fourth touchdown of the season in the second quarter, but his knee came down just short of the goal line. Despite failing to score, Cooks eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the third time this season. Rookie quarterback Davis Mills topped the 300-yard mark, so Cooks' role as Houston's No. 1 wide receiver will make him an appealing Week 15 option against a Jaguars secondary that he burned for a season-high 132 yards in the season opener.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suits up Sunday Cooks (back) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact After logging a full practice Thursday, Cooks was deemed questionable for the contest following a limited session Friday. He'll give it a go Sunday, and barring any setbacks, should remain a key passing target for the Texans, which will once again be turning to QB Davis Mills, who has taken over starting duties from Tyrod Taylor. Through 12 games to date, Cooks easily tops the team with 65 catches (on 98 targets) for 742 yards and three TDs.
DECEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Added to injury report Friday Cooks is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks after being limited at practice Friday due to a back issue, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Cooks practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, but his addition to Houston's Week 14 injury report Friday now makes his status worth tracking. Fortunately for those considering the Texans' top wideout in fantasy lineups, his team kicks off at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. If he's limited or out this weekend, Nico Collins and Chris Conley would be candidates for added targets from QB Davis Mills.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seattle looks to win 2 straight in visit to terrible Texans
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Mahomes among 5 champions recognized for sportsmanship
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Catches three passes Cooks caught three of six targets for 38 yards and rushed once for 16 yards in Sunday's 31-0 loss to the Colts.
Impact Cooks led the Texans in targets and receiving yards, but he still wasn't very productive on a day quarterbacks Tyrod Taylor and Davis Mills split time and managed just 94 passing yards between them. The wideout added a little extra value with his team-long rush, but he'll nonetheless strive for a more successful team and individual performance in Week 14 versus the Seahawks.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suits up Sunday Cooks (illness) listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Good news for the Texans, with Cooks - easily the team's most productive pass catcher this season - available for the context after returning to a limited practice Friday. Through 11 games, Houston's top wideout has logged a 62/704/3 stat line on 92 targets and Cooks should remain QB Tyrod Taylor's top option Sunday against an Indianapolis defense that has allowed 26 passing scores and an average of 244.7 yards in the air through 12 contests.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Cooks (illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, is expected to play, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Cooks didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday while battling a non-COVID-19-related illness, but he returned to practice Friday. He evidently showed enough progress Friday for the Texans to feel confident he'll suit up, but fantasy managers planning on deploying Cooks in weekly lineups won't receive final word on his status until Houston releases its inactive list 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fantasy Injury Updates: Latest news on DeAndre Hopkins, Brandin Cooks, Odell Beckham Jr. impacting Week 13 start 'em, sit 'em calls DeAndre Hopkins, Brandin Cooks, and Odell Beckham Jr. are all
DECEMBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Gets questionable tag for Week 13 Cooks (illness) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.
Impact Cooks is one of six men on the Texans' Week 13 injury report due to an ailment, though none of those players' illnesses are related to COVID-19. Though Cooks may still be working to regain conditioning after sitting out practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday, his ability to return to the field as a limited participant Friday bodes well for his chances of being able to serve as Houston's No. 1 wideout come Sunday. Fantasy managers planning on deploying Cooks in weekly lineups will get official clarity on his status no later than 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff, when Houston will release its inactive list.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back at practice Cooks (illness) returned to practice Friday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact After missing the Texans' last two practices with a non-COVID-related illness, Cooks was back on the field Friday. The team's upcoming final injury report will clarify whether the wideout approaches Sunday's game against the Colts with a Week 13 designation or fully cleared to play.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't practice Thursday Cooks (illness) didn't practice Thursday, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reports.
Impact Cooks was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report, and he's apparently still feeling under the weather a day later. The Texans have said Cooks' ailment isn't related to COVID-19, but he still may need to get back on the practice field Friday in order to earn his normal snap share this weekend against the Colts.
DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bothered by illness Cooks is dealing with an illness and wouldn't have participated Wednesday if the Texans had practiced.
Impact Houston's Wednesday injury report is an estimate, with fellow wide receivers Chris Conley (illness) and Danny Amendola (knee) joining Cooks on the non-participant list. Cooks and Conley, at least, should stand a good chance at returning to health before Sunday's game against the Colts.
DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Texans' offense stalls after halftime in 21-14 loss to Jets
The Houston Texans got off to a good start Sunday against the New York Jets and led 14-3 in the second quarterNOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
