BRANDIN COOKS NEWS

Becomes top wideout The Texans will lean more on Cooks following Will Fuller's six-game suspension for violating the NFL's policy on performance-enhancing drugs, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle...

Impact Houston's depth at wide receiver will be tested without Fuller and with Randall Cobb (toe) on injured reserve. At the top of the revamped depth chart is Cooks, who has 52 receptions for 719 yards and three touchdowns. After a slow start with his new team, he has averaged six catches for 83 yards over the last seven games.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watson's play helps Texans to first winning streak of season

Deshaun Watson’s stellar play has given the Houston Texans their first winning streak of the season

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Were LA Rams wise to trade WR Brandin Cooks? As November 2020 draws to a close, can we be sure that the LA Rams were wise to trade WR Brandin Cooks? The LA Rams pulled off a mild surpri...

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

Texans release wide receiver Kenny Stills

The Houston Texans have released veteran wide receiver Kenny Stills

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong effort in Thanksgiving win Cooks caught all five of his targets for 85 yards in Thursday's 41-25 win over the Lions.

Impact Will Fuller was Deshaun Watson's favorite target on the afternoon, but there were still some chunk plays left over for Cooks against a paper-thin Detroit secondary. The much-traveled wideout has caught at least three passes in seven straight games, posting a 42-581-3 line on 57 targets over that stretch, but Cooks could struggle to keep that streak alive in Week 13 against a much tougher Colts defense.

NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in win Cooks secured four of five targets for 85 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Patriots.

Impact Cooks caught what would have been a 14-yard touchdown in the second quarter, but the play was wiped out by a penalty. Despite that bad break, he still led the Texans in receiving yards, narrowly edging out Jordan Akins (83) and Will Fuller (80). Cooks has topped 80 yards in three of his last six games while totaling at least 60 yards five times in that stretch, so he has carved out a prominent role heading into a Thanksgiving Day showdown in Detroit.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watson, Watt lead Houston to 27-20 win over New England

Deshaun Watson threw for 344 yards and accounted for three touchdowns, and J

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Six catches in loss Cooks caught six of eight targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 10-7 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Cooks led the Texans in catches and tied Will Fuller for the team lead in targets but couldn't get open downfield, gaining no more than 10 yards on any of his catches. Pharaoh Brown scored Houston's lone touchdown as Deshaun Watson threw for a season-low 163 yards on a windy and rainy afternoon in Cleveland, but Cooks should bounce back at home against the Patriots in Week 11, especially if top cornerback Stephon Gilmore spends most of his time guarding Will Fuller.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Week 10 Dynasty Risers and Fallers: Brandin Cooks remains undervalued | Fantasy Football News, Rankings and Projections | PFF Baltimore Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins failed to establish a solidified role for himself with Mark Ingram II sidelined, making him a fal...

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • PFF.COM

Texans hope 3 stars can help team finish 2nd half strong

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Breaks free for long touchdown Cooks recorded three receptions on nine targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Week 9 against the Jaguars.

Impact Cooks started the game with a big play, taking off for a 57-yard score on the Texans' second play from scrimmage. He was largely inefficient with his remaining targets, though he did manage two additional receptions of 17 and nine yards. Most importantly, Cooks had plenty of opportunity to produce and now has nine or more targets in four consecutive contests. He and the Texans will head to Cleveland for a Week 10 matchup against the Browns.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Watson, Texans send Jaguars to 7th consecutive loss, 27-25

Deshaun Watson had touchdowns passes of 57 and 77 yards with the second one appearing to come after the play clock expired and the Houston Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-2...

NOVEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Are Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks top-24 wide receivers vs. Jaguars? Will Fuller and Brandin Cooks could have big success again vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. It may not be one of the more exciting games in Wee...

NOVEMBER 5, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Commands nine targets Cooks recorded seven receptions on nine targets for 60 yards in Week 7 against the Packers.

Impact Cooks finished second on the team in both targets and receptions behind Randall Cobb. After recording 21 targets through his first four games in Houston, Cooks has commanded 30 targets in his past three contests and put together a combined line of 24 receptions for 289 yards and two touchdowns. While Will Fuller will likely still be the most productive Texans wideout going forward, Cooks has clearly gained a significant role in the offense. He and the team will be on a Week 8 bye but draw a positive matchup against the Jaguars in Week 9.

OCTOBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Market share report: Brandin Cooks over Marquise Brown, Darrell Henderson is a Top 15 RB and more Darrell Henderson is a Top 15 RB, especially when looking at his market share. And Gus Edwards' value in FAAB this week is surprisingly high

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Has 21 catches in last two games Cooks caught all nine of his targets for 68 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-36 overtime loss to Tennessee.

Impact Cooks' one-yard touchdown put the Texans up 36-29 with 1:50 left in regulation, but Houston's offense wouldn't touch the ball again. The Titans tied the game with four seconds left, then drove it down for the winning touchdown on the first possession of overtime. While his team didn't get the result it was looking for, Cooks enjoyed a second consecutive standout performance, and he now has 21 catches for 229 yards and two touchdowns in his last two games. The 27-year-old wide receiver will look to stay hot in Week 7 against the visiting Packers.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Baldy’s Breakdowns: Watson effective targeting Cooks in Week 5 NFL analyst Brian Baldinger breaks down the performances of quarterback Deshaun Watson and wide receiver Brandin Cooks in the Houston Texans...

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Watch: Ex-Oregon State star Brandin Cooks scores first touchdown with Texans The wide receiver produced a big day with eight catches for 161 yards during the Texans' win over the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday.

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Fantasy football stock watch: Brandin Cooks no longer on Houston Texans' back burner After getting shut out in Week 4, Texans WR Brandin Cooks erupted for 161 yards and a TD; 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo benched in return from in...

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Texans looking for improvement after getting first win

The Houston Texans finally picked up a win this weekend in their first game since coach Bill O’Brien was fired

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans receiver Brandin Cooks was a fantasy football winner against the Jaguars Houston Texans receiver Brandin Cooks was a winner in fantasy football in Week 5, according to Pro Football Focus.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Prescott injured, Dalton leads Cowboys past Giants

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NFL Today, Week 5

NFL Today, Week 5

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans get Brandin Cooks going early, vs. Jaguars WR Brandin Cooks roasted the Jaguars for eight catches, 166 receiving yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 3-14 win at NRG Stadium on Sunday...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM