Brandin Cooks

Week 6 vs. Atlanta
Brandin Cooks caught 5-of-9 targets for 107 yards and a touchdown in the Saints Week 5 win over the Eagles. Granted, three of Cooks' receptions as well as his touchdown came on New Orleans' meaningless final drive, but frustrated fantasy owners will take the production. Now Drew Brees is healthy and taking shots down field again, Cooks' fantasy stock should be on the upswing. While he hasn't looked anywhere close to being the WR1 many owners drafted him to be, Cooks will be a solid WR2 against the Falcons on Thursday night. He ranks as our WR18 for Week 6 and should be in your lineup.

Week 4 vs. Dallas
Brandin Cooks caught seven-of-eight targets for 79 yards in the Saints Week 3 loss to the Panthers. He has now failed to reach the end zone in three straight games, although his seven-catch performance last week was a season-high. Cooks also suffered an ankle injury and was limited in practice this week. Once considered a low-end WR1, Cooks should be viewed as a WR3 for the time being. The Saints passing game looks directionless without defenses having to pay attention to where Jimmy Graham is lined up on a given play. Cooks is our WR26 for Week 4 and should only be considered as a WR3 against Dallas (fantasy's No. 11 defense versus wide receivers).

Week 2 vs. Tampa Bay
Brandin Cooks caught four-of-eight targets for 49 yards and also rushed once for four yards in the Saints Week 1 loss to the Cardinals. It was a disappointing output for the second-year receiver, but he drew a tough matchup while being shadowed by Patrick Peterson throughout the game. He should bounce back this week against the Bucs and fantasy's No. 27 pass defense. He ranks as our WR10 and is a solid play in all formats.