Brandin Cooks

Week 17 vs. San Francisco 49ers

Brandin Cooks caught all three of his targets for 35 yards in the Rams’ Week 16 win over the Cardinals. Cooks was held in check by Patrick Peterson and has now gone six games without a touchdown. The good news is that he did score against the 49ers earlier this season when he caught four passes for 64 yards. Cooks will face San Francisco at home on Sunday and is in the WR2 mix as our WR13 for Week 17. With the Rams needing another victory to lock up a first-round bye, it’s safe to fire up Cooks in all formats.

Week 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Brandin Cooks caught three-of-seven targets for 22 yards in the Rams’ Week 14 loss to the Bears. Jared Goff threw for just 180 yards and looked miserable playing in the frigid Chicago weather. That said, Cooks also struggled to get open against Prince Amukamara and the only L.A. position player that had a decent fantasy night was Robert Woods. That said, both Cooks and Goff should rebound on Sunday when the Rams host an Eagles defense that ranks No. 25 against fantasy receivers this season. Ranked as our WR12, view Cooks as a low-end WR1 for Week 15.

Week 13 at Detroit Lions

Brandin Cooks caught eight-of-12 targets for 107 yards in the Rams’ 54-51 win over the Chiefs in Week 11. His 12 targets led the team, although Robert Woods still saw 11 looks with Cooper Kupp (knee) out. Cooks could have had a bigger night had he not had one pass knocked out of his hands on what would have been a 40-plus yard reception. Jared Goff also short-hopped Cooks on what could have been another big gain later in the game. Cooks has gone over 100 yards receiving in three straight games and ranks as our WR10 for Week 13. View Cooks as a WR1 when the Rams travel to Detroit this weekend.