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Brandin Cooks
WR
, Dallas Cowboys

Age: 31
Weight: 189 lbs
Height: 5' 10"
College: Oregon State

ADP: 139
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
15.3	91	1	9	2

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ESPN

Sep 10, 2014 · 12:13 PM EDT

WR Brandin Cooks' NFL debut was just as impressive on tape. His best catch was his first, when he went up in the air to snag a 32-yard pass, even though he was about to get drilled by cornerback Desmond Trufant. And as expected, the Saints used Cooks in a variety of ways. He had the end-around run; he caught a screen pass when he was lined up in the backfield; he caught a receiver screen behind two tight ends; he went in motion on the interception play; he scored a touchdown on a pick play when he was lined up the farthest left in a trips formation; he also lined up in the middle of the trips formation and on the solo side at times.

Fantasy Impact:

Cooks was used early and often in Week 1 and that should continue, though the dynamic may change a bit when Kenny Stills returns from a quad injury.

NewOrleansSaints.com

Sep 08, 2014 · 2:34 PM EDT

Saints QB Drew Brees said it’s evident the kind of difference-maker WR Brandin Cooks can be.

“He’s impressive,” Brees said. “He can do a lot of things. He’s a very smart player. He’s intense, when he’s out there, it’s business. He can do a lot of things for us.

“We’re really excited about him as we go along here, continuing to build packages around him and give him opportunities. Brandin can do some things. He’s explosive.”

Likewise, Cooks sees where there will be myriad opportunities for him to thrive in the Saints' offense. He was one of four players Sunday with at least five receptions and 58 receiving yards.

Fantasy Impact:

Although it was probably best to wait-and-see how Cooks was used before putting him in lineups, it's safe to say he'll be inserted starting Week 2. There will likely be up and down weeks for Cooks, however, as there are just too many targets in the Saints lineup. Kenny Stills was out of the lineup which certainly helped Cooks' targets and playing time. He was second among WRs in snaps behind Marques Colston.

BuffaloBills.com

Sep 08, 2014 · 1:28 PM EDT

Bills WR Sammy Watkins didn’t have a major impact on the game Sunday, but did play a role with three receptions for 31 yards in the overtime win. The Bills top draft choice admitted he was a bit limited by his sore ribs.

“I felt like I shot off pretty well. Coach called a great game; they managed the game. I was kind of held back from the ribs injury, but still overcame and had two or three big catches that moved the drive and played well.”

Watkins actually played 54 snaps, which was 95 percent of the total on offense (57) in the game. No other receiver, tight end or running back logged more snaps than Watkins. Robert Woods came closest with 52 snaps for 92 percent of the offensive play total.

Fantasy Impact:

It's good news Watkins was able to play a majority of snaps but he's clearly not 100-percent. His performance was out-shined by rookies like Brandin Cooks and Kelvin Benjamin in terms of fantasy production.

As for the Buffalo RBs, C.J. Spiller played on 30 snaps while Fred Jackson saw 26 snaps. Spiller ended up with 15 carries to Jackson's seven. Both caught three passes but one of Spiller's went for a TD.

ESPN

Sep 08, 2014 · 11:07 AM EDT

The following are snap counts for the Saints RBs and WRs for Week 1 vs. Atlanta:
Running back: Pierre Thomas 34, Mark Ingram 20, Travaris Cadet 12, Khiry Robinson 12
Receiver: Marques Colston 64, Brandin Cooks 52, Joe Morgan 49, Robert Meachem 19

Fantasy Impact:

A couple of notes here: Thomas led all backs with 34. So much for being the Saints RB3. It looks like Thomas will have a big role with the offense but so will Ingram. Ingram had 14 touches while Thomas had 13, six of which were receptions. Robinson also had a TD in the game on six rushes. The other note is rookie WR Brandon Cooks who had 7 catches for 77 yards and a TD and even rushed one for 18 yards. Morgan played on 49 snaps but didn't record a catch.