Brandin Cooks Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

Brandin Cooks
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Age: 32
Weight: 189 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: Oregon State

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Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
16.5	165	0	19	0

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by Anthony Stalter

· Dec 01, 2016 · 11:08 PM EST

NO WR Brandin Cooks - Week 13, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 13 vs. Detroit
Brandin Cooks failed to draw a target in the Saints’ Week 12 win over the Rams. Mind you, this was a game in which New Orleans posted a 49 on the scoreboard, so Cooks’ goose egg is mind-boggling. Sean Payton chalked up Cooks’ vanishing act to the Rams’ coverages, but that excuse doesn’t hold much water. It’s not like Gregg Williams is the only defensive coordinator that knows how dangerous Cooks is in the Saints’ passing game. Brees just didn’t look his way, which was most likely an aberration. The frustrated receiver should bounce back when the Saints host the Lions on Sunday. Cooks ranks as our WR20 for Week 13 and should be viewed as a WR2.

by Anthony Stalter

· Nov 25, 2016 · 10:49 AM EST

NO WR Brandin Cooks - Week 12, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 12 vs. Los Angeles
Brandin Cooks caught seven-of-eight targets for 42 yards in the Saints' Week 11 loss to the Panthers. With Carolina doing a great job taking away New Orleans' deep passing game, Cooks matched a season-high in receptions but his yardage were his third fewest in 2016. He should rebound on Sunday when the Saints host the Rams, who own fantasy's No. 18 defense against wide receivers. Ranked as our WR12 for Week 12, view Cooks as a low-end WR1.

by Anthony Stalter

· Nov 16, 2016 · 8:05 AM EST

NO WR Brandin Cooks Week 11, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 11 at Carolina
Brandin Cooks was targeted only five times in the Saints' Week 10 loss to the Broncos but he turned those five targets into three catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. The score was a 32-yard laser from Drew Brees in between multiple defenders and likely would have stood as the Saints' game-winning score had the Broncos not blocked the extra point and returned it for two points in a 25-23 victory. With Michael Thomas and Willie Snead also drawing significant targets from Brees in the Saints' passing attack, Cooks remains a low-end WR2, capable of big performances but not consistent enough to be a WR1. He ranks as our WR18 for Week 11 and has a favorable matchup Thursday night versus the Panthers, who rank as fantasy's No. 21 defense versus wide receivers.

by Anthony Stalter

· Nov 10, 2016 · 5:35 PM EST

NO WR Brandin Cooks Week 10, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 10 vs. Denver
Brandin Cooks caught five-of-six targets for 66 yards in the Saints’ Week 9 win over the 49ers. Owners shouldn’t be overly concerned with the fact that Cooks saw only six targets. With the Saints running the ball at will against San Francisco’s leaky defense, the team didn’t need a big performance from Cooks and the passing game.
On Sunday, the Saints will host the Broncos, who own fantasy’s No. 1 defense versus wide receivers. Cooks ranks as our WR24 and should be viewed as a low-end WR2 for Week 10.

by Anthony Stalter

· Nov 04, 2016 · 10:15 AM EDT

NO WR Brandin Cooks - Week 9, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 9 at San Francisco
Brandin Cooks caught four-of-six targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in the Saints' Week 8 win over the Seahawks. New Orleans got away with an illegal pick on Cooks' touchdown reception, but that score saved fantasy owners' day. He has a much better matchup on Sunday when the Saints visit a 49ers defense that ranks No. 24 against fantasy receivers this season. Cooks is our WR14 for Week 9 and is a solid WR2 option for this weekend.

by Anthony Stalter

· Oct 28, 2016 · 8:31 AM EDT

NO WR Brandin Cooks - Week 8, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs. Seattle
Brandin Cooks caught seven passes for 58 yards and a touchdown on nine targets in the Saints Week 7 loss to the Chiefs. His lone score came on a nine-yard pass from Drew Brees in the first quarter, and it was his fourth score of the season and second in as many weeks.

Cooks and the Saints have a tough matchup versus the Seahawks, but New Orleans continues to be explosive at home. The Saints have scored at least 26 points in 10 straight home games and Brees has thrown for at least three touchdown passes in eight straight home starts. Cooks will see plenty of Richard Sherman on Sunday, but remains a solid WR2 in all formats. He ranks as our WR16 for Week 8.

by Anthony Stalter

· Oct 21, 2016 · 9:21 AM EDT

NO WR Brandin Cooks - Week 7, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 at Kansas City Chiefs
Brandin Cooks went off against the Panthers in Week 6, hauling in seven-of-nine targets for 173 yards and an 87-yard touchdown in the Saints 41-38 victory. Cooks and Drew Brees took advantage of a Carolina defense that was so depleted in the secondary that it never went with a nickel back, choosing instead to stay in a 4-3 the entire game. Cooks could have had another big score, but Brees overthrew him after the speedy receiver had gotten by the defense again.

Cooks has a much tougher matching this week against a Chiefs defense that boasts Marcus Peters, but he remains a solid WR2 in a pass-first offense. Cooks ranks as our WR18 for Week 7 so make sure he's in your lineup.