BRANDIN COOKS NEWS

Scores third TD of 2021 Cooks caught three of five targets for 45 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Jets.

Impact Cooks maintained his concentration and hauled in a 40-yard deep ball in the end zone to give the Texans a 14-3 lead in the second quarter, but Houston's top receiver was quiet outside of that play, and it was all Jets from there. While Cooks' touchdown total now sits at three heading into a Week 13 home matchup against the Colts, he has only 382 receiving yards in his last eight games after mustering 322 through the first three.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wilson returns, Jets end skid with 21-14 win over Texans

Rookie Zach Wilson threw for 145 yards and ran for a touchdown to help the New York Jets snap a three-game skid by rallying for a 21-14 win over the Houston Texans Sunday

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't-Miss Play: Most accurate deep ball of '21? Taylor might have it on 40-yard TD to Cooks Can't-Miss Play: Most accurate deep ball of '21? Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor might have it on 40-yard touchdown bomb to wide rec...

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

NFL basement teams square off when Jets visit Texans

Two of the NFL's worst teams meet Sunday when the New York Jets play the Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Can't produce against Titans Cooks recorded two receptions on three targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 22-13 win over the Titans.

Impact Cooks finished third on the team in targets, though the primary reasons for his struggles were the Texans' run-heavy offense while playing ahead and rain that caused Tyrod Taylor to struggle to push the ball down the field. As a result, Cooks' only catches went for 10 and eight yards, and the result was his worst production of the campaign. The Texans should have the chance to move the ball effectively against the Jets in Week 12, which will give Cooks a strong opportunity to bounce back.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rams say Miller, OBJ arrivals reflect team's plan, culture

Odell Beckham Jr. arrived in Los Angeles on Friday and made his way north to the Rams’ training complex

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six grabs in loss Cooks secured six of 13 targets for 56 yards in the Texans' 17-9 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.

Impact Cooks was able to pace the Texans in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the afternoon, but those figures didn't bring about a truly fruitful fantasy day. The veteran wideout's performance was solid from a PPR perspective, and his overall target tally, which equaled his second highest of the season, was certainly encouraging in Tyrod Taylor's return to action from a hamstring injury. Cooks next faces the Titans' inconsistent secondary on the road in a Week 11 battle following Houston's Week 10 bye.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brandin Cooks reaches 7,500 career receiving-yards mark Houston Texans Brandin Cooks eclipsed the 7,500 career receiving yards during the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game at Miami.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

For a change, Dolphins and Texans both won't lose this week

One team is winless at home

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9

Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa has earned a spot in an elite tier

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dolphins, Texans both bringing 7-game slides into Sunday

A pair of teams on seven-game losing streaks will meet Sunday in South Florida when the Miami Dolphins take on the Houston Texans

NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brandin Cooks shows leadership amidst losing streak ' Daily Brew Houston Texans WR Brandin Cooks says he is "all in" on the Texans and hopes to lead by example.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Productive against former team Cooks caught six receptions for 83 yards and one touchdown on six targets against the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Cooks continues to produce well despite the poor overall health of the Houston offense, and now he's up to 51 receptions for 585 yards and two touchdowns on 70 targets in eight games. For Cooks to be on pace for triple-digit catches in an offense like Houston's is a convincing testament to his talent. There have been no reported trade developments for Cooks with the trade deadline arriving Tuesday, but by now he's proven the ability to produce for fantasy investors even if he stays in Houston. The Texans hit the road to face Miami in Week 9.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rapoport: Brandin Cooks drawing interest from other teams NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks drawing interest from other teams.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • NFL.COM

Brandin Cooks among the best in NFL on third-down catches ' Daily Brew Texans WR Brandin Cooks is currently tied for first in the NFL on third-down success this season.

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Rams look for 4th straight win Sunday at terrible Texans

The Los Angeles Rams have won three straight in their first season with Matthew Stafford leading the offense as they prepare to visit the Houston Texans

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rams look for 4th straight win at Texans, losers of last 6

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams will try to extend their winning streak to four games Sunday against the terrible Texans, losers of six in a row

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8

Daniel Jones has a great matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank 30th in adjusted pass defense based on numberFire’s metrics

OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans trade deadline guide: Why deal Deshaun Watson now? What happens to Brandin Cooks? The Houston Texans are talking to the Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers about acquiring Deshaun Watson before the NFL's trade deadline.

OCTOBER 26, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Five catches in loss Cooks caught five of seven targets for only 21 yards in Sunday's 31-5 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Eighteen of those yards came on one grab, as the other four catches Cooks made all came close to the line of scrimmage and gave him little chance to make something happen. He did lead the Texans in targets while tying David Johnson for the lead in receptions, but his yardage total was a season low. Cooks will look to rebound in Week 8 against the Rams, and a bounce-back might be more likely to happen if Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) is able to return to the lineup and replace struggling rookie quarterback Davis Mills.

OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 7

Ryan Tannehill and the Tennessee Titans are in a great spot against the Kansas City Chiefs, though he could have to play without tackle Taylor Lewan and possibly without receiver J...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plenty of volume in lopsided loss Cooks caught nine of 13 targets for 89 yards in Sunday's 31-3 loss to the Colts.

Impact In what has become a far too familiar game script for the Texans, they got down big and peppered Cooks with targets once the game got out of hand. Garbage time fantasy points count just the same, though, and Cooks has been providing plenty of those. He should continue to play a prominent role in Week 7 against the Cardinals, regardless of whether it's Davis Mills or Tyrod Taylor (hamstring) throwing Cooks the ball.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indianapolis gets in sync with 31-3 victory over Houston

Carson Wentz threw two touchdown passes, Jonathan Taylor ran for two more scores and the Indianapolis defense protected a big second-half lead to help the Colts put away Houston 31...

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sluggish starts have Colts, Texans looking to change course

The Indianapolis Colts have been through this scenario

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS