Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks scored a touchdown in a Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Cooks was targeted seven times, making four catches for 40 yards. His touchdown came in the first quarter on a 21-yard pass from quarterback Dak Prescott. Cooks mostly played a support role in the passing game last season, but he did occasionally play a larger role like he did in this one. He's a tough fantasy asset to roster because of his up-and-down performances, but he could certainly develop into an asset behind alpha WR1 CeeDee Lamb.
Sep 8, 2024 8:45 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks isn't a great option in Week 1 fantasy lineups. The Cowboys offense will once again run through CeeDee Lamb and the running game, with Cooks playing more of a support role on the field. Last season, Cooks ended up as the WR43. All of that, combined with a strong Cleveland Browns secondary, makes Cooks an easy pass in starting lineups for the first week of the season.
Sep 5, 2024 4:46 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) remained sidelined during the portion of practice that was open to the media, according to John Machota of The Athletic. Head coach Mike McCarthy expressed earlier in the week that the veteran was scheduled to return to the field on Thursday, but he may need some more time to get ready. Cooks has been dealing with a lingering knee injury through most of August but is nearing the end of his rehab process. Fantasy managers should continue to pay close attention to his status prior to the season opener next week. The 30-year-old saw an uptick in touchdowns (eight) last fall compared to the three he caught in 2022 but continued to see a drop in yards, posting only 657. This was his second straight season falling under the 1,000-yard mark. Cooks remains a solid depth option in all leagues, as he should serve as the No.2 receiver in a high-octane Dallas passing attack.
Aug 29, 2024 4:23 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy said that wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) will practice on Thursday after he missed time due to a knee injury. Cooks also recently missed time due to a personal issue, but he's returning on Thursday and should be good to go for the Week 1 regular-season opener on Sept. 8 against the Cleveland Browns as the team's WR2 behind CeeDee Lamb. The 30-year-old veteran wideout failed to eclipse 700 yards receiving in each of the last two years, but he did find the end zone eight times in 16 regular-season games in 2023 in his first year in Dallas and could have an expanded role in 2024 with Michael Gallup out of town. Fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting another 1,000-yard season at all, but Cooks could have some nice weeks when opponents choose to double- or triple-team Lamb.
Aug 29, 2024 1:51 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) worked with the rehab group off to the side during training camp practice on Monday. Cooks has been held out of practice and the team's second preseason game on Saturday since injuring his knee at practice last Thursday, but the 30-year-old veteran's injury isn't believed to be too serious. However, with CeeDee Lamb, the team's No. 1 wideout, still holding out due to a contract dispute, quarterback Dak Prescott's top receiving targets in practice are now Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin, Jalen Cropper and Jalen Brooks. Before Cooks' knee injury, he was developing great chemistry with Prescott, and he could bounce back in 2024 with Michael Gallup no longer around after putting up a 54-657-8 line in 16 regular-season games last year. Cooks probably isn't a 1,000-yard receiver anymore, but he could have some use as a WR4/flex in the right matchups for fantasy managers.
Aug 19, 2024 9:39 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) was seen in the blue medical tent early Thursday during practice due to knee soreness. According to Nick Harris of the team's site, it is "not expected to be a major concern moving forward." With star wideout CeeDee Lamb missing time due to a contract holdout, the Cowboys' offense has been leaning on Cooks early and often in practice. While this does not appear to be a long-term issue, it is worth mentioning that Jalen Tolbert is the third wide receiver on Dallas' depth chart, and it's quite the falloff after that. If the eleventh-year wideout's knee does not improve quickly, expect the Cowboys to seek veteran help at the position. Cooks is Yahoo!'s WR59 in ADP and could be a nice value in an offense that should funnel targets to him, Lamb, and Jake Ferguson.
Aug 15, 2024 10:14 PM EST
With Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb not at training camp due to a contract holdout, veteran Brandin Cooks continues to be quarterback Dak Prescott's top target. The two were on the same page again on Wednesday during a joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams. "He's having a hell of a camp," head coach Mike McCarthy said of Cooks. "I think we had a statistic last week that throughout every three catches that he's made in the team work has been either a touchdown or a big play. He's had a great offseason. He's always in peak condition. I really think, just in my time with him, he's at the top of his game." Things will change in the regular season when Lamb is in the fold, but Cooks shouldn't be ignored late in fantasy drafts now that Michael Gallup is gone. He's coming off back-to-back seasons under 700 receiving yards but could bounce back as Dallas' No. 2 in 2024.
Aug 15, 2024 1:33 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks didn't make the impact many had hoped for in his first season with the organization. He caught just 54 passes for 657 yards, but his eight touchdowns kept him on the fantasy football radar. The six-time 1,000-yard receiver has now failed to reach 700 yards in two consecutive seasons, but he's reportedly looking like his old self offseason. "The Cowboys were 11-0 in the regular season when Cooks had at least 20 receiving yards and 0-5 when he had fewer than 20," wrote Saad Yousuf of the Athletic. "One of the most underrated players in Dallas, the 31-year-old Cooks still showed his signature speed while blowing past cornerbacks during OTAs." The former Saint, Patriot, Ram, and Texan is being selected outside the top 50 wide receivers in 2024 fantasy drafts, so he could be a steal at cost in the explosive Dallas offense. However, it's tough to ignore the statistical regression in recent seasons.
Jul 2, 2024 4:03 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Brandin Cooks appear to have strengthened their rapport after playing together for a full season, according to Jon Machota of The Athletic. "The connection between Brandin Cooks and Dak Prescott stood out most [from offseason programs]," Machota wrote. "It was a solid rapport last year at this time, but it was obvious during OTAs and minicamp that the two now have a full year working together. They were on the same page in all drills, but it particularly stood out on some deep ball throws." He added that Cooks has already cemented himself as the Cowboys' No. 2 receiver and could push for 1,000 yards and double-digit touchdowns in 2024. Such a stat line would bode quite well for the veteran's shot at being a weekly WR3/FLEX play in most fantasy leagues.
Jun 19, 2024 12:37 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks made six catches in a Wild Card Weekend loss to the Green Bay Packers. Cooks was targeted eight times, making six catches for 47 scoreless yards. Cooks had a very up-and-down season, as the Cowboys offense mostly ran through CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson. Offseason moves will play a huge role on what Cooks' fantasy value will be in 2024, although he's likely to fall into another boom-or-bust situation no matter what.
Jan 14, 2024 11:30 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks is a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in a Wild Card Weekend matchup against the Green Bay Packers. Cooks has carved out some fantasy value this season, but he rarely sees high volume and usually needs a touchdown to put up a relevant fantasy score. In the regular season, Cooks scored a touchdown in eight games and was at least a fantasy WR2 in seven of them. In games where he did not score, his best performance was an overall WR49 game in Week 11. This week's matchup should be a high-scoring game, so there's a decent chance Cooks scores, but he comes with a very low floor so there's quite a bit of risk involved in having him in any lineups.
Jan 11, 2024 1:29 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks scored a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Washington Commanders. Cooks was targeted eight times, making his six catches for 39 yards and the score. His touchdown came on a five-yard pass from quarterback Dak Prescott in the third quarter and gave the Cowboys a 35-10 lead. Cooks had an up-and-down season which made him frustrating in standard leagues but a rather valuable asset in best ball formats. He and the Cowboys will host the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the playoffs next weekend.
Jan 8, 2024 1:17 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks is a touchdown-dependent option in a Week 18 game against the Washington Commanders. Cooks has had some touchdown luck lately, scoring in three of his past five games, but not piling up much yardage outside of those touchdown catches. He's been a boom-or-bust play most of the season with the booms not getting too high, making him a WR3 for this regular season finale, albeit with some more upside than most in that rank.
Jan 4, 2024 7:12 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks scored a touchdown in a Week 17 win over the Detroit Lions. Cooks was targeted eight times, making five catches for 60 yards and the score. His touchdown came in the fourth quarter on an eight-yard pass to give the Cowboys the lead. Cooks still has upside but remains an inconsistent option behind all-world receiver CeeDee Lamb, who had another huge game in this one.
Dec 31, 2023 5:16 AM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks is a touchdown-dependent fantasy option in a Week 17 game against the Detroit Lions. Cooks has scored a touchdown in three of his past five games, but has also caught just six passes in his past three games combined. The Cowboys offense should play well against the Lions secondary, but Cooks has a very low floor with just a middling ceiling, making him risky in most formats, especially in fantasy championship week.
Dec 28, 2023 7:19 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks scored a touchdown in a Week 16 loss to the Miami Dolphins. Cooks was targeted just twice, making two catches for 14 yards. His score came on an eight-yard pass from quarterback Dak Prescott near the end of the fourth quarter, to give the Cowboys a lead that they would only hold for a few minutes before the Dolphins won the game on a last-second field goal. Cooks has been inconsistent this season, mixing solid weeks with poor performances. This one was somewhere in between, thanks to him finding the end zone on one of his two catches.
Dec 24, 2023 8:15 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks is an unexciting option in Week 16 fantasy lineups in a game against the Miami Dolphins. Cooks got in a limited practice on Wednesday, but it was reported as a rest day and not injury related. He's been having an up-and-down season, but he's been a fantasy WR3 or better in half of his games since Week 8. The Dolphins defense has been excellent overall and has been able to limit receivers like Cooks fairly easily. There's a very low floor without much of an enticing ceiling for Cooks this week, making him better left on the bench in most leagues.
Dec 21, 2023 9:21 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks made just two catches in a Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills. He was targeted six times but was only able to come down with the two grabs, one for eight yards and the other for two. It was another down game for the Cowboys WR2, who has been the boom-or-bust fantasy option most expected. He'll have a slightly better chance at a boom game next week against the Dolphins on Christmas Eve.
Dec 17, 2023 8:11 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Brandin Cooks (illness) and Jalen Tolbert (illness) are active for Week 15 versus the Buffalo Bills. Both players had been listed as questionable but were trending in the right direction ahead of kickoff. Cooks is a fringe WR3/FLEX option in what should be a competitive game versus Buffalo. Meanwhile, Tolbert remains off the fantasy radar.
Dec 17, 2023 3:06 PM EST
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks (illness) is expected to play versus the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 despite being listed as questionable, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The veteran has looked promising in his age-30 season, catching 30 passes for 461 yards and five touchdowns over the course of his last eight games. His strong rapport with Dak Prescott as the No. 2 wide receiver in Dallas makes him a fine FLEX option in fantasy football this week.
Dec 17, 2023 8:16 AM EST
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