Beat: Brandin Cooks has 'a realistic shot' at OROY

Jun 09, 2014

In a recent mailbag, Saints beat writer Mike Triplett discussed rookie WR Brandin Cooks.

I'm extremely high on Cooks' potential. I think he'll catch a lot of balls and be a big-play threat in the Saints' offense and return game. And he'll have a realistic shot at the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

So of course I'll say it's possible. But even I think that's a little optimistic to say there's a 90 percent chance of a 1,000-yard season. Even if it's "only" 800 yards, five or six receiving touchdowns and a punt return touchdown for good measure, it would still be a huge rookie season, though.

Fantasy Impact:

The Saints spread the ball around, but not only do they have to replace the departed Lance Moore, the team has to also replace the production of Darren Sproles in the receiving game. The two combined for 143 targets in 2013, so while we're expecting Kenny Stills to see a larger role, there are targets for the speedy Cooks as well.

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Saints RB Alvin Kamara off injury report ahead of Week 15

Tom Pelissero

1 hour ago

The Saints officially listed QB Derek Carr (left hand/concussion) as doubtful for Sunday vs. Washington. Jake Haener will make his first NFL start.

RB Alvin Kamara (illness) is off the injury report and good to go.

Related Players: Kendre Miller

Fantasy Impact:

It would have been an easy click for a Kendre Miller week if Kamara were forced to miss, but this puts the kibosh on that. Fire Kamara up as an RB2 this week in a game that may feature him even more than usual with no Carr.

Seahawks RB Kenneth Walker Doubtful for Week 15

Ian Rapoport

1 hour ago

The Seahawks list RB Kenneth Walker III (calf) as doubtful for Sunday's game.

Related Players: Zach Charbonnet, Kenny McIntosh

Fantasy Impact:

Looks like a clear runway for another Charbonnet week in what should be a tightly contested game against the Packers at home. Fire him up as a fringe RB1/2.