Who Should I Start? Brandin Cooks or Tre' Harris

Saturday, November 8, 10:23 AM

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks will take on an increased workload after Rashid Shaheed was traded to the Seattle Seahawks. Cooks is expected to operate as the Saints' No. 2 receiver behind Chris Olave for the rest of the season, starting with Sunday's Week 10 contest against the Carolina Panthers. The veteran is likely second or third in the pecking order for targets, working behind Olave and perhaps tight end Juwan Johnson, too. While New Orleans' offense has struggled this season, they've also been playing from behind in most of their games, creating additional volume for the passing game, led by Tyler Shough. An uptick in targets could be enough to generate low-end WR3/flex appeal for Cooks in deeper leagues. He's a solid speculative stash in deep formats, while managers in leagues with 12 or fewer teams can keep an eye on him.

Friday, November 14, 6:11 PM

Los Angeles Chargers rookie wide receiver Tre' Harris had limited involvement last week, catching both of his targets for just four yards. Although he has recently seen more routes, his outlook for Week 11 largely depends on the health of teammate Quentin Johnston (shin), who was limited during the week but participated fully in practice on Friday and is listed as questionable. Harris is currently low on the depth chart, making it tough for him to get significant playing time in a crowded receiving corps. While the Jacksonville Jaguars' secondary has shown some vulnerability, Harris should stay on your bench in standard leagues. If Johnston is officially ruled out, Harris could become a low-end WR4 option.