Texans WR Brandin Cooks is out Sunday against the Browns due to a calf injury. First-round CB Derek Stingley, Jr. is also out due to a hamstring injury.

Related Players: Nico Collins, Chris Moore

Most of the Texans offense is a stay-away for fantasy purposes, but Nico Collins has emerged into a consistent role, accruing five or more receptions and 45+ yards in three straight games. With Brandin Cooks out, he should operate as a low-end WR3 in Week 13.

WR Brandin Cooks was with the WR/TE group during the individual period of Thursday’s practice.

Related Players: Nico Collins, Chris Moore

It looks like Cooks and the Texans have made up for the time being, and it will do neither party any good to see the wide receiver sitting on the bench. This undoubtedly steps on Nico Collins' toes, as it will be difficult for him to hit double-digit targets —as he did in Week 10— if Cooks is lining up opposite him. Both WRs can be considered high-floor/low-ceiling Flex plays against the Commanders in Week 11.

Brandin Cooks was at the team’s facility on Friday and he is with the team again on Wednesday, although he’s not a full participant in the team’s practice. Multiple reporters at the open portion of the session noted that Cooks was not taking part in drills with the rest of the team.

Cooks was unhappy that he was not traded ahead of last week’s trade deadline and he did not play in last Thursday’s loss to the Eagles, which created some question about what the future holds for him in Houston, the story said. At this point, owners probably shouldn't count on him playing in Week 10, but still other reports say Wednesday is typically an off day for Cooks, so perhaps we'll have a better read in the days to come.

Texans WR Brandin Cooks’ status is up in the air for tonight’s game against the Eagles after multiple teams — including the #Rams and #Cowboys — couldn’t pull off a trade before Tuesday’s deadline.

Related Players: Phillip Dorsett, Chris Moore, Tyron Johnson

With Nico Collins already being declared out, the Texans wide receiver group tonight looks like a practice squad group. Houston is now a 14-point underdog against the Eagles, and the line could continue to move with this added news. Dameon Pierce is the only fantasy-viable option on this team at the moment.

Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks didn't practice again Wednesday for personal reasons, per league sources.

The WR didn't practice Tuesday either, citing a wrist and personal reasons. Again, one day after trade deadline expired with no deal reached, Cooks is not practicing Wednesday. Cooks expressed displeasure on social media Tuesday after no trade due to his trade demands. This is something to watch if you're counting on Cooks for Week 9, which is a Thursday night game against the Eagles.

Receiver Brandin Cooks was listed on the injury report with a wrist, although he was in the “full participation” category.

Cooks is making more news for his apparent anger at not being traded today. He tweeted the following: "Don’t take a man’s kindness for granted. Covered for the lies for too long those days are done. Crossed the line with playing with my career." If you're counting on Cooks for Thursday's home game against the Eagles, this will be something to monitor.

Davis Mills peppered WR Brandin Cooks with 12 targets in Week 1 but is looking to involve other pass catchers, namely Nico Collins

Collins only accounted for two catches on Sunday but reiterated, "it's early in the season, we just started...Definitely, the confidence is high." When asked about the sophomore's lack of touches, Davis Mills remarked “Game-plan stuff, he has route. He has individual routes on the backside as the X receiver, where we see him matched up with somebody one-on-one we trust that he’s going to win." Until further notice, Nico Collins should remain on fantasy benches until he is actually tasked with winning some of those one-on-ones.

Tyler Johnson was claimed by the Houston Texans on Wednesday, one day after being cut by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Related players: Brandin Cooks, Nico Collins, Chris Moore, Phillip Dorsett

Johnson lands in an interesting spot in Houston. The WRs are led by Cooks and Collins, but Johnson could easily slip right into the WR3 role once he's acclimated.

The Houston Texans have activated WR Brandin Cooks from the reserve/COVID-19 list and is practicing Wednesday.

Nico Collins will enter as the Texans top receiving option but won’t be worth more than a dart throw against the run-funneling defense of the Los Angeles Chargers.