Week 17 vs. Tennessee Titans
With Deshaun Watson again throwing for over 300 yards last week, Brandin Cooks had a big performance, recording seven grabs for 141 yards and his fourth TD of ‘20. He needs only 16 yards in the finale for his fifth 1,000-yard season over his seven-year career. In the overtime loss to the Titans in October, Cooks snagged nine passes for 68 yards and a score.
Week 16 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
In the loss to the Colts last week, Brandin Cooks was targeted seven times, leading to six grabs for 59 yards. It was a bit of a disappointing fantasy outing though, as Deshaun Watson threw for over 370 yards with two TDs. The Bengals are No. 20 against the pass, so look for Cooks to have a solid showing on Sunday.
Week 15 at Indianapolis Colts
After missing last week’s contest with foot and neck injuries, Brandin Cooks should return on Sunday at Indy. Deshaun Watson was held to 219 passing yards in the loss to the Bears, so having Cooks back would help the aerial attack. He snagged five passes for 65 yards earlier this month against the Colts.
Week 14 at Chicago Bears
Despite experiencing concussion-like symptoms during last week’s game versus Indianapolis, Brandin Cooks caught five passes for 65 yards. With Will Fuller suspended for the rest of the season, Cooks will continue to be a top target of Deshaun Watson’s. He has been cleared to play this week and has a decent matchup against an average Bears pass defense.
Week 13 vs. Indianapolis Colts
While it was fellow WR Will Fuller with the huge outing on Thanksgiving Brandin Cooks caught all five of his targets for 85 yards in the win. While he hasn’t found the end zone in three straight Cooks has recorded at least 80 yards five times this season. Indianapolis owns the No. 7 pass defense, but Cooks should see more looks in the Texans aerial attack with Fuller being suspended through the rest of the regular season.
Week 12 at Detroit Lions
In the win over New England last week, Brandin Cooks did most of his damage in the first half, as he led Houston with 85 yards on four catches. In the past six contests, Cooks is averaging six receptions for 83 yards, with two of his three TDs this season coming during that span. The Lions are No. 25 against the pass so Cooks makes for a WR2 option on Thursday.
Week 11 vs. New England Patriots
In the loss at Cleveland last week, Brandin Cooks turned eight targets into six receptions for 39 yards. Deshaun Watson was held to just 163 passing yards by the Browns defense and windy conditions. Even though New England owns a good pass defense look for better things from the Texans aerial attack on Sunday, making Cooks a WR3/flex option.
Week 10 at Cleveland Browns
In the victory against the Jags last Sunday, Brandin Cooks grabbed three passes for 83 yards, including a 57-yard TD. During the past four contests, Cooks has averaged seven catches for 93 yards and scored three times. On the road against a below-average Cleveland pass defense, consider Cooks a WR2 play.
Week 9 at Jacksonville Jaguars
In the three contests before the Texans bye, Brandin Cooks averaged 10 targets, eight receptions and 96 yards. Also, both of his touchdowns with Houston came during that span. In last month’s win over Jacksonville Cooks went off for 161 yards and a TD, so consider him a WR2 play in Sunday’s rematch.
Week 7 vs. Green Bay Packers
After a slow start last week in Tennessee, Brandin Cooks finished with a team-high nine grabs for 68 yards and a score. In the past two games, he’s been targeted 21 times, leading to 17 receptions for 229 yards and two TDs. It looks like it took some time for Deshaun Watson and Cooks to be on the same page, but owners have to be hopeful things have turned the corner. Cooks is a WR3/flex start on Sunday versus the Pack.
