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JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BRANDIN COOKS
#13 - WIDE RECEIVER - HOUSTON TEXANS
1150 YDS
81 REC
6 TD
Week 17 scoring bonanza caps record-setting season The Week 17 scoring bonanza provided the perfect finish to a record-setting season on offense
Texans set with QB Watson; most everything else in question Deshaun Watson has established himself as the leader of the Houston Texans and was one of the only bright spots for them in this dreadful season
JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Season-best performance in Week 17 Cooks caught 11 of 16 targets for 166 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 41-38 loss to the Titans.
Impact The veteran receiver wrapped up a disappointing campaign for the Texans with his best performance yet in a Houston uniform. Cooks finished 2020 with 1,150 receiving yards, the fifth time in the last six seasons he's topped 1,000, and six TDs. With three years but no guaranteed money remaining on his current contract, the team could easily decide to part ways with Cooks if the new regime decides to clean house, but a return to Houston would put him in position for another very productive season as Deshaun Watson's No. 1 wideout.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 17 NFL Today, Week 17
JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Henry passes 2K, Titans beat Texans 41-38 on late field goal Derrick Henry reached 2,000 yards rushing by running for a career-high 250 yards and Sam Sloman’s 37-yard field as time expired lifted the Tennessee Titans to a 41-38 victory over...
JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deshaun Heaves a Flea Flicker TD to Brandin Cooks!
JANUARY 3 • YOUTUBE
Brandin Cooks cracks 1,000 yard receiving mark in 2020 WR Brandin Cooks caught a 20-yard pass to start Sunday's game, and eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in 2020.
JANUARY 3 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans WR Brandin Cooks says 'I'm not going to accept any more trades' Receiver Brandin Cooks says the Houston Texans need to think twice if they think about trading him in the 2021 offseason.
JANUARY 1 • USATODAY.COM
Bad Texans get mad as losing streak extends to 4 games The Houston Texans have been bad all season, and the frustration was obvious after their loss to the Bengals on Sunday
DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL Today, Week 16 NFL Today, Week 16
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Every catch by Brandin Cooks from 141-yard game | Week 16 Watch every catch made by Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks from his 141-yard game during his week 16 matchup against the Cincinnat...
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM
Spectacular effort in loss Cooks secured seven of 10 targets for 141 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 37-31 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Impact Cooks paced the Texans in receptions, receiving yardage and targets in a spectacular effort, one that included his second-best yardage total of the season. The 27-year-old speedster's 25-yard touchdown grab came late in the second quarter and helped knot the score at 10-10, erasing an early deficit for Houston. Cooks now has at least five receptions in five of the last six contests and will look to finish off a successful first season in Houston with a strong showing against the Titans in Week 17.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bengals beat Texans 37-31 for first road win since 2018 Samaje Perine ran for two touchdowns, including a 3-yard score late, to give the Cincinnati Bengals their first road win in more than two years with a 37-31 victory over the Housto...
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deshaun Watson's launch codes hit Brandin Cooks for 50-yard explosion Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson's launch codes hit wide receiver Brandin Cooks for 50-yard explosion.
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • NFL.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 16 Championship week has arrived
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Solid in return from injury Cooks recorded six receptions on seven targets for 59 yards in Week 15 against the Colts.
Impact Cooks returned to action after a one-game absence and tied for the team lead in targets. He was efficient in turning those targets into receptions, though he failed to get loose for any big gains. His longest reception of the day went for 16 yards, and he managed only two additional catches for double-digit yardage. Even so, his consistent volume bodes well for future weeks, particularly in a Week 16 matchup against the Bengals.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Texans vs. Colts Week 15 inactives: WR Brandin Cooks is active The Houston Texans have activated WR Brandin Cooks as they get ready for the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Cleared for Week 15 Cooks (neck) practiced fully Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game against the Colts, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Listed as questionable ahead of last week's loss to the Bears, Cooks initially appeared on track to play before his situation took a turn for the worse and the Texans opted to make him inactive. The week off appears to have done Cooks some good, as he practiced in a limited capacity Wednesday and Thursday before taking every rep in the Texans' final Week 15 practice. With his injury no longer a concern, Cooks should rank as the clear top target for quarterback Deshaun Watson in what could be a pass-happy game script for the Texans, who are sizable road underdogs for the divisional matchup.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Turns in limited practice Cooks (neck) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Cooks' ability to practice in a limited fashion is a good sign with regard to his status for Sunday's game against the Colts, but he may need to upgrade to full activity Friday to avoid carrying a designation into the weekend. While Cooks was sidelined in the Texans' blowout loss to the Bears in Week 14, receivers Keke Coutee, Chad Hansen and Steven Mitchell and tight end Jordan Akins served as the primary options in the passing game for quarterback Deshaun Watson. Cooks would presumably usurp all of those players and step in as Watson's top target if he can gain clearance for the Week 15 contest.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Soaring Ravens can't afford letdown against lowly Jaguars The Baltimore Ravens left Cleveland on Monday night riding a wave of emotion following a thrilling victory that greatly enhanced their playoff hopes
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Practices in limited fashion Cooks (neck) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Impact That's a step in the right direction for Cooks, who was inactive for this past Sunday's game against the Bears. That said, interim coach Romeo Crennel noted that the team's coaching/training staff will have to see how the wideout does at practice in the coming days before settling on his status for this weekend's game against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports. If Cooks is unable to return to action, added snaps would continue to be available for Chad Hansen and Steven Mitchell.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Texans take step back with embarrassing loss to Bears The Texans took a step back on Sunday with an embarrassing 36-7 loss to the Bears
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could return Week 15 Interim coach Romeo Crennel said Monday that Cooks (foot/neck) will be evaluated leading up to Sunday's game in Indianapolis, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official sitereports.
Impact Crennel said that Cooks will have a good chance to suit up against the Colts as long as he can resume practicing, so the 27-year-old's status will warrant close monitoring as the week progresses. Keke Coutee and Chad Hansen once again figure to handle expanded roles on offense if Cooks were to miss time, especially with Will Fuller (suspension) out and Randall Cobb (toe) not expected to return from IR. On a positive note for Houston, David Johnson (undisclosed) is expected to come off the reserve/COVID-19 list this week.
DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears No Brandin Cooks, Will Fuller or Randall Cobb. No David Johnson, either.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears Deshaun Watson did everything he could for the Houston Texans but it wasn’t enough
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
