Brandin Cooks Fantasy WR
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| Height / Weight | 5'10" / 183 lbs. |
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| Date of Birth (Age) | Sep 25, 1993(29) |
| College | Oregon State |
| Experience | 4 Years |
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Brandin Cooks NEWS
Brandin Cooks Still Wants Out Of Houston
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks reiterated that he still wants out of Houston before next season. The 29-year-old was disgruntled earlier this year, requesting a trade to another team, which ultimately did not happen. He only played in 13 games, finishing with fewer than 1,000 receiving yards for the second time in his career. In addition to his age, any club that acquires him will inherit the two-year contract he signed. It will be interesting to monitor and see whether he finds a new home this offseason.
Jan 10, 2023 • 1:06 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Absent From Thursday's Practice
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (personal) did not participate in Thursday's practice. According to the injury report, the veteran wideout missed Thursday's session for (not injury-related) personal reasons. Cooks is expected to return to practice Friday. He returned to action in Week 16 against the Titans after missing the last three weeks due to a calf injury. The 29-year-old caught four catches for 34 yards and a touchdown in his return. Cooks is Houston's top target and is a borderline WR3 against in a plus matchup against the Jaguars that rank 24th in DVOA versus opposing WR1s.
Dec 30, 2022 • 3:54 PM | RotoBallerChris Moore, Brandin Cooks Active Versus The Titans
Houston Texans wide receivers Chris Moore (foot) and Brandin Cooks (calf) are officially active for Saturday's game against the Tennessee Titans. Moore was added to the injury report with a foot issue after being limited in practice throughout the week. With Nico Collins (foot) on injured reserve, the 29-year-old should have an expanded role for the rest of the season. Moore remains a flex option in a plus matchup versus the Titans. Cooks returns to action after missing the last three weeks with a hamstring injury. The 29-year-old has caught 44 passes for 520 yards and a touchdown over 10 games in 2022. Cooks will serve as Houston's top wide receiver and is considered a borderline WR3 in Week 16.
Dec 24, 2022 • 4:57 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Expected To Suit Up In Week 16
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) is expected to play on Saturday versus Tennessee, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The veteran hasn't been on the field in nearly a month because of a calf injury, last suiting up for the Week 12 meeting with Miami. The Titans defense has struggled against opposing wideouts this season. However, considering Cooks has had arguably the worst year of his career, fantasy managers will be taking a gamble with him in the lineup on Christmas Eve, even more so with the underwhelming play of Davis Mills throughout the 2022-23 campaign.
Dec 24, 2022 • 8:06 AM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks, Chris Moore Listed As Questionable
Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (calf) and Chris Moore (foot) are both listed as questionable to play on Saturday on Christmas Eve against the Tennessee Titans in Week 16. Cooks was able to practice in full the last two days and is fully expected to end his three-game absence. The Texans already ruled Nico Collins (foot) out for a third straight game, so the team could be very thin behind Cooks at wideout if Moore is unable to get cleared. The 29-year-old Cooks shouldn't be limited at all and should be quarterback Davis Mills' top target, but there's very limited fantasy upside in this offense. After missing three games, it's hard to recommend Cooks as anything more than a WR4/flex dart throw in deeper fantasy leagues. If Moore is out, Phillip Dorsett should step in as the team's No. 2 pass-catcher.
Dec 23, 2022 • 1:45 AM | RotoBallerNico Collins Still Out, Brandin Cooks Practicing
Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (foot) missed his second straight day of practice this week on Wednesday, while Brandin Cooks (calf) is practicing for the second straight day. Cooks was listed as limited on Tuesday's practice estimation. If Collins is unable to practice on Thursday, he'll likely miss his third straight game on Christmas Eve against the Tennessee Titans on Saturday. Meanwhile, it's looking like Cooks has a chance to end his three-game absence. Chris Moore had a 100-yard game in Week 14 with both Collins and Cooks sidelined and he led the team in receiving yet again in Week 15, but with just four catches for 42 yards. If Cooks returns this weekend, Moore will be hard to recommend as a flex option, even in deeper leagues.
Dec 21, 2022 • 5:26 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Limited On Tuesday
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) was a limited participant in Tuesday's estimated practice report. Cooks has missed three straight games with a calf ailment and is still highly questionable to play in Week 16's road matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Cooks also practiced on a limited basis last week before ultimately being ruled out of his team's Week 15 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. If Cooks can get in a full practice by Thursday, it would bode well for his availability heading into his team's Saturday game. If he suits up, he can be considered a WR3 against a leaky Tennessee pass defense.
Dec 21, 2022 • 2:00 AM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks, Nico Collins To Miss Week 15
Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (calf) and Nico Collins (foot) are both slated to miss the Week 15 contest against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Cooks was able to return to some limited practice repetitions this week, but the Texans will hold him out for the third straight game. Collins will be missing his second straight contest. The team's top two pass-catchers will hope to return in Week 16 against the Tennessee Titans next Saturday. With both Cooks and Collins sidelined last week, Chris Moore had a career day with 10 catches on 11 targets for 124 yards. The 29-year-old will be in line for another big workload this weekend and because of it should be in play as a WR4/flex for fantasy managers. Phillip Dorsett and Amari Rodgers will also have bigger roles.
Dec 16, 2022 • 8:49 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Goes Through Drills Thursday
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) is going through some drills at practice on Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session. Cooks has missed the last two games with a calf injury, but the fact that he's back on the field on Thursday gives him a shot at returning this weekend to face the Kansas City Chiefs. Fellow wideout Nico Collins (foot) hasn't practiced this week and is trending toward missing his second straight game. So even if Cooks is active on Sunday, Chris Moore, who caught a career-high 10 passes for 124 yards in last week's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, should have an expanded role in Houston's passing attack in a game in which they'll surely have to air it out. Cooks has been a disappointment in his third year with the team, catching 44 of his 71 targets for 520 yards and only one touchdown in 10 games.
Dec 15, 2022 • 5:05 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Not Expected To Play In Week 15
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf), who is not practicing on Wednesday, is not expected to play in Week 15 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Cooks is on track to miss his third straight game with a calf ailment, so fantasy managers shouldn't be relying on him in the first week of the fantasy playoffs in most leagues. With both Cooks and Nico Collins (foot) out in the Week 14 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, Chris Moore easily set season-highs with 10 catches on 11 targets for 124 yards. If both Cooks and Collins sit out again this Sunday against KC, Moore should once again be a target hog as Houston's unquestioned No. 1 pass-catcher. Phillip Dorsett should have a bigger role as well.
Dec 14, 2022 • 4:59 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks, Nico Collins Ruled Out In Week 14
Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (calf) and Nico Collins (foot) have both officially been ruled out for Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys after neither receiver was able to practice this week. Cooks will be missing his second straight game. It's a tough break for quarterback Davis Mills, who will take back over under center after a two-game trial from Kyle Allen. Against a Texans offense that has scored the second-fewest points per game (15.7) this year, the Cowboys defense/special teams is a must-start this weekend. Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett will see significantly expanded roles in the passing game this Sunday, making them worth flex consideration in deeper leagues.
Dec 9, 2022 • 11:01 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Expected To Miss Another Game
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) is expected to miss a second straight game in Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys. Cooks has missed practice each of the last two days. Nico Collins (foot) also missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday, and he's trending in the wrong direction this weekend as well. If Houston is down their top two receivers on Sunday, Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett should fill in and would have flex appeal in deeper leagues. The Texans are going back to quarterback Davis Mills for this one as well. The Cowboys defensive unit in fantasy will be a must-start. Cooks has had a disappointing 2022 with 44 catches for 520 yards and only one touchdown on 71 targets in 10 games.
Dec 8, 2022 • 8:00 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks, Nico Collins Both Miss Practice Thursday
Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (calf) and Nico Collins (foot) both missed practice on Thursday for the second straight day this week. If one or both of Cooks and/or Collins are unable to play this weekend against the Dallas Cowboys, Chris Moore and Phillip Dorsett would benefit from larger roles in the passing game with the Texans going back to quarterback Davis Mills. Cooks also missed the Week 13 loss to the Cleveland Browns, so he's trending towards missing his second straight game. With Cooks sidelined last weekend, Collins scored his second touchdown of the season on three catches and 35 yards (season-high-tying 10 targets). The Cowboys defense is already a must-start unit in fantasy against Houston, but they'll be even more attractive if the Texans are missing one or both of their top wideouts.
Dec 8, 2022 • 5:19 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Not Practicing Wednesday
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) is not practicing on Wednesday to begin the week. Cooks injured his calf in practice last week and was held out of the Week 13 loss to the Cleveland Browns. It's not a good sign that he's not practicing on Wednesday, but he still has two more chances to get back out on the field to close out the week if he wants to play in Week 14 against the Dallas Cowboys. If the 29-year-old returns this Sunday, he'll also be working with quarterback Davis Mills again after he was benched in favor of Kyle Allen the last two games. Even if Cooks suits up, he's been a low-upside WR4/flex in fantasy this year. Nico Collins would benefit as Houston's top wideout if Cooks misses a second straight game.
Dec 7, 2022 • 5:22 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Won't Play Against Browns
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf) has been ruled out for Sunday's meeting with the Cleveland Browns. With Cooks out, expect to see quarterback Kyle Allen pepper receiver Nico Collins with targets, while Chris Moore could see an uptick in usage and has appeal in DFS contests. As for Cooks, he's barely been startable when healthy, and with Houston out of playoff contention, the team might not be in a position to rush him back. Managers in shallow leagues who need immediate help can go ahead and drop Cooks.
Dec 3, 2022 • 12:14 AM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Back On The Field Thursday
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (hip, wrist) was seen at practice in the individual portion on Thursday after he sat out on Wednesday. Cooks typically gets a veteran rest day on Wednesday. The fact that he's back at practice on Thursday means he should be available to play in Week 11 against the Washington Commanders after he returned from a one-game personal absence last Sunday in the loss to the New York Giants. The 29-year-old will continue to serve as one of quarterback Davis Mills' top targets, but he hasn't been as reliable for fantasy managers in 2022 in this lackluster offense. Cooks hasn't even been inside the top-50 wideouts in half-point PPR scoring this year with 36 receptions for 391 yards and one touchdown in eight games played.
Nov 17, 2022 • 5:01 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Sits Out, Nico Collins Limited On Wednesday
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (hip, wrist) did not practice on Wednesday, while teammate Nico Collins (groin) was listed as a limited participant. Cooks was dealing with a wrist injury before missing Week 9 due to personal reasons, but the hip injury seems to be a new issue that he may have picked up in his Week 10 return. Collins, on the other hand, was sidelined for Weeks 8 and 9 with his groin injury but also suited up last week. Houston could be limiting Collins in practice as a cautionary measure as there have been no reports of any setbacks suffered last Sunday. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to practice reports throughout the week as Collins would be a solid option against the Washington Commanders if Cooks were to be ruled out.
Nov 16, 2022 • 11:35 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks, Nico Collins Are Active Sunday
Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (wrist) and Nico Collins (groin) are both officially active for Week 10 against the New York Giants. Both players were able to practice this week and were expected to return to action this weekend. Cooks missed last Thursday's game due to personal reasons, while Collins has missed the last two contests with his groin injury. It's been hard to trust any Texans offensive player not named Dameon Pierce this year, although Cooks is the team's leading receiver with 32 catches on 53 targets for 354 yards and one touchdown. Cooks should be seen as a WR3/flex with minimal upside against a Giants defense that has allowed the fourth-fewest fantasy points to wideouts this year in half-point PPR scoring.
Nov 13, 2022 • 5:27 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Expected To Return In Week 10
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (wrist) traveled with the team to New York and is expected to play on Sunday against the Giants. The veteran isn't happy in Houston and was looking to be traded ahead of the deadline. However, that didn't happen, so it appears he'll remain a Texan through the end of the 2022-23 campaign. Cooks has totaled 32 catches for 354 yards and a touchdown this season and hasn't played since the Week 8 meeting versus the Titans. While he is arguably the best offensive player on the roster, it's unknown how much work he'll receive in Week 10. As a result, he should be considered a risky flex option with upside.
Nov 13, 2022 • 7:18 AM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks, Nico Collins Questionable
Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (wrist) and Nico Collins (groin) are both listed as questionable for Week 10 against the New York Giants. Cooks didn't practice on Wednesday but was limited the last two days, while Collins was limited all week. Cooks was held out for personal reasons last Thursday, and Collins has missed the last two games, but it looks like the Texans will be getting their top two receivers back this weekend. If that's the case, Phillip Dorsett and Chris Moore won't be deep-league flex options. Cooks will likely return to No. 1 duties if he's active, but that role has led to only 32 catches for 354 yards and one touchdown in seven games this season in Houston's lackluster offense. Consider him a WR3/4 with limited upside if he's active.
Nov 11, 2022 • 11:52 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Participates In Thursday's Practice
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (wrist) was taking part in practice on Thursday. He was present for Wednesday's session but didn't get any work in. Cooks was unhappy that he wasn't traded at the deadline last week and was held out of last Thursday's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles as a result. Despite the frustration, it looks like the 29-year-old will return to the field this weekend to face the New York Giants. Houston could also be getting receiver Nico Collins (groin) back from a two-game absence, which would be great news for quarterback Davis Mills. However, Houston's offense hasn't been very fantasy friendly outside of rookie running back Dameon Pierce. Cooks will be a low-upside WR3/flex if he plays on Sunday.
Nov 10, 2022 • 5:01 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Will Return To The Texans Friday
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (personal) will be back in the team's building Friday. "Brandin will be back in the building tomorrow, on the team," said Texans head coach Lovie Smith. The 29-year-old missed Thursday's game against the Eagles for personal reasons and two days of practice after expressing his displeasure on social media and privately that he wasn't traded at the NFL deadline. "He's going to be in the building tomorrow," Smith said. "Everybody that's in the building is on the football team. He'll be back on the team ready to go." Fantasy managers should continue to stash Cooks for now after he caught 32 passes for 354 yards and a touchdown over seven games in 2022.
Nov 4, 2022 • 1:03 PM | RotoBallerTexans Not Expected To Release Brandin Cooks
The Houston Texans are not expected to release disgruntled wide receiver Brandin Cooks right now, according to a source. The Texans have no plans to go that route, barring changes, and it's unclear if the two sides would consider restructuring Cooks' contract. The veteran wideout was hoping to be traded to a contender at Tuesday's deadline, but that didn't happen and he won't play on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles due to personal reasons. The 29-year-old has caught 32 of his 53 targets for 354 yards and one touchdown in seven games this year in one of the league's worst offenses. It's been a step down from last year when he was peppered with more targets from quarterback Davis Mills, and now there's turmoil between him and the team.
Nov 3, 2022 • 4:44 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Won't Play Thursday Night
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks will not play on Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Cooks missed practice this week for what the team described as personal reasons. He had hoped to be traded to a playoff contender at Tuesday's deadline, but it did not happen and he will not play in Week 9. Fantasy managers will need to move him to their benches. With both Cooks and Nico Collins (groin) sidelined, Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore and Tyron Johnson will be the team's starting receivers, while tight ends Brevin Jordan, O.J. Howard and Jordan Akins figure to be more involved in the passing attack as well. And pass-catching running back Rex Burkhead could see plenty of short dump-off passes from quarterback Davis Mills.
Nov 3, 2022 • 4:02 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks' Status Up In The Air For Thursday Night
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks didn't practice this week due to personal reasons, and it's unclear if he will be active for Thursday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 29-year-old is officially listed as questionable, and his status for Thursday's contest is up in the air. After the Texans didn't move the veteran wideout by Tuesday's NFL trade deadline, he posted a cryptic, angry social media message when he wasn't traded. Cooks is trending in the wrong direction of suiting up against the Eagles. Nico Collins (groin) was already ruled out, and the Texans will be thin at wide receiver as Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore, and Tyron Johnson should see an uptick in targets if Cooks is inactive Thursday.
Nov 3, 2022 • 1:10 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Given Questionable Tag In Week 9
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (wrist) is listed as questionable to face the undefeated Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night to kick off Week 9 action. Cooks practiced in full on Monday but then was listed as a DNP the last two days for personal reasons on top of the wrist injury. The 29-year-old played through the injury in the Week 8 loss to the Tennessee Titans and caught four passes for 73 yards without Nico Collins (groin) active. Collins will be out again this week, so Cooks should receive a healthy amount of targets in a game in which Houston will likely have to throw often. There's a chance that Cooks could be unhappy with the organization because he wasn't traded on Tuesday, but it's unclear if that will lead to him being a healthy scratch Thursday. Check back when inactives are released tomorrow.
Nov 2, 2022 • 10:05 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Active In Week 8
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (wrist) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans. He had been listed as questionable. The veteran wideout has generated some interest in the trade market after fetching 28 receptions for 281 yards and one score over the first six weeks of the season. He falls into the WR3 tier in fantasy football this week and has some added appeal with Nico Collins (groin) sidelined.
Oct 30, 2022 • 6:39 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Expected To Play In Week 8
Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (wrist) is expected to be active for Sunday's game against the Tennessee Titans, according to NFL.com's Ian Rapoport. Cooks popped up on the injury report on Friday, and although he remained a full participant in practice, the team listed him as questionable heading into the weekend. The veteran wideout has generated some interest in the trade market after fetching 28 receptions for 281 yards and one score over the first six weeks of the season. He falls into the WR3 tier in fantasy football this week.
Oct 30, 2022 • 12:01 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks, Nico Collins Questionable For Week 8
Houston Texans wide receivers Brandin Cooks (wrist) and Nico Collins (groin) are both listed as questionable for Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans. Cooks popped up on Friday's injury report with a wrist injury but was able to practice in full, suggesting he should be out there on Sunday. And with Collins missing practice all week and on the wrong side of questionable, Cooks could see a nice uptick in targets this weekend. Cooks will have WR2 upside with Collins expected to sit out against Tennessee. Meanwhile, Phillip Dorsett and Chris Moore will work as the No. 2 and 3 receivers if Collins is indeed inactive. But it will be hard to trust Dorsett and Moore as anything more than dart-throw flexes in deep leagues.
Oct 28, 2022 • 10:52 PM | RotoBallerBrandin Cooks Has Contract Restructured
The Houston Texans restructured wide receiver Brandin Cooks' deal on Tuesday, and his new salary cap figure is now at $9.755 million, which is down from $10.309 million. Cooks has yet to find the end zone for the Texans and his fantasy managers through the first two games of the 2022 season, but he's drawn a healthy 22 targets against the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos. The 28-year-old has 11 receptions for 136 yards (12.4 yards per catch) in the early going and is realistically the only Houston receiver worth using in starting lineups moving forward. Cooks remains quarterback Davis Mills' go-to target through the air, and he'll be in play as a WR2 in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears.
Sep 20, 2022 • 4:50 PM | RotoBaller
