Eclipses century mark

Cooks brought in seven of eight targets for 107 yards during the Rams' 26-23 overtime win over the Saints in Sunday's NFC Championship Game.

Analysis: Cooks ended up as the Rams' most effective receiver versus his old squad, with his exploits key to Los Angeles' upset. The 2014 first-round pick's contributions were especially crucial on a day when the Saints effectively limited fellow wideout Robert Woods, especially downfield. Cooks' elite speed, which he flashed on a pretty 36-yard over-the shoulder grab Sunday, could once again prove pivotal to the Rams' chances against either the Patriots or Chiefs in the Super Bowl.

TD reception called off in win

Cooks corralled four of six targets for 65 receiving yards during Saturday's 30-22 win against the Cowboys. He had a would-be touchdown reception called back on instant replay during the second quarter.

Analysis: Cooks struggled to produce towards the conclusion of the regular season, failing to eclipse 65 receiving yards over the final five games after doing so eight times between Weeks 1 and 11. In the divisional round he hit that mark right on the nose, racking up 65 yards through the air, and five more on the ground against Dallas' No. 7 defense (329.3 yards allowed per game). Coming up in the NFC Championship Game will be a favorable matchup for Cooks and the Rams receiving corps regardless of who…read more

Hauls in two TDs

Cooks caught five of nine targets for 62 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 48-32 win against the 49ers.

Analysis: Cooks was without a touchdown reception since Week 9 against New Orleans, so it was good to see him finally break out, though that's of little solace for fantasy owners. The 62 receiving yards also tied the 25-year-old's highest yardage total in the last five games. The Rams were able to secure a first-round bye with the victory and will host a divisional-round game Jan. 12 or 13.

Garners over 60 total yards in win

Cooks brought in all three of his targets for 35 yards and rushed three times for 27 yards in the Rams' 31-9 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Analysis: Cooks didn't make much of an impact through the air, but the sum of his efforts was solid overall. The speedster also took an early seat once the Rams had the game in hand in the fourth quarter, and Cooks has now failed to top 62 receiving yards over his last four contests following a three-game streak of 100-yard efforts from Weeks 9-11, a matter he'll look to rectify when he tries to help the Rams secure the No. 2 seed and a first-round bye in Week 17 against the 49ers.

Solid but unspectacular

Cooks caught six passes (seven targets) for 59 yards in Sunday's 30-23 loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: Jared Goff was spreading the ball around Sunday, leading to multiple receivers (including Cooks) turning in decent stat lines. While this certainly wasn't a dud, opposing defenses have been trying to eliminate big plays from the Rams over the past three weeks (5.5 yards per pass attempt), so unsurprisingly, Cooks -- one of the league's best deep-ball threats -- hasn't surpassed the century mark in receiving yards since Week 11. The 25-year-old is still in the fantasy conversation heading into…read more

Quiet in ugly loss

Cooks had three catches (seven targets) for 22 yards in Sunday's 15-6 loss to the Bears.

Analysis: Cooks had been red-hot of late, posting 100-yard efforts in three of his last four games, but the wheels really came off in this one. Jared Goff was unable to get comfortable in the pocket against the Bears' vaunted pass rush, which prevented Cooks from developing his routes downfield. The streaky receiver has been more boom than bust this year in Los Angeles, and he has a good chance to take off next Sunday against an Eagles defense that was consistently burned by Amari Cooper on go routes…read more

Modest production in win

Cooks brought in four of six targets for 62 yards in the Rams' 30-16 win over the Lions on Sunday.

Analysis: Cooks checked in second behind Robert Woods in receptions and receiving yardage on the Rams for the afternoon while also recording a game-high 26-yard grab. The fifth-year speedster did see his three-game streak of 100-yard efforts come to an end, and he was the intended receiver on a deep second-quarter pass that was intercepted by the Lions' Quandre Diggs. Cooks will look to boost his overall numbers back to their usual stellar levels in a tough Week 14 showdown against the Bears.

Tops 100 yards in win

Cooks caught eight of 12 targets for 107 yards in Monday's 54-51 win over the Chiefs.

Analysis: Cooks briefly visited the locker room while dealing with cramps, but that didn't prevent him from returning to action and finishing with another stellar outing. Despite not scoring, the wideout led Los Angeles in all major receiving categories, hitting the 100-yard mark for the third straight game. As the most explosive option in a high-octane passing attack, Cooks continues to deliver in a big way and will hope to keep his momentum when the Rams reconvene following their Week 12 bye.

Questionable with cramps

Cooks is dealing with cramps and is questionable to return to Monday's contest against the Chiefs, Rich Hammond of The Orange County Register reports.

Analysis: Cooks headed back to the locker room early in the third quarter due to cramps. If he is unable to return, look for Robert Woods and Josh Reynolds to see the majority of reps at wide receiver. Pharoh Cooper was activated off injured reserve before the contest and could also see increased action should Cooks not return.

Over 100 yards once again

Cooks hauled in 10 of 12 targets for 100 receiving yards, adding a 9-yard rushing touchdown during Sunday's 36-31 win against the Seahawks.

Analysis: Following a fourth-quarter strip sack and recovery by Dante Fowler Jr., Cooks helped put the Seahawks in a two-possession hole by scoring on a jet sweep right from nine yards out on the ensuing play (his first rushing touchdown since Week 8 of his rookie season in 2014). What's been encouraging about his debut season in Los Angeles is the consistent volume of work despite there being a plethora of weapons in the passing game. Cooks has five-plus targets in every game but one this year, and five…read more

Tops 100 receiving yards versus Saints

Cooks caught six of eight targets for 114 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 45-35 win over the Saints.

Analysis: Cooks led the team in catches and receiving yardage while finishing second in targets. He did most of his damage early, including a 48-yard reception which set up his own 4-yard touchdown grab in the second quarter. Cooks unfortunately failed to get a couple of interference calls to go his way, including one that would've extended his team's final drive of the game and potentially given him another opportunity to produce. Still, this was an outstanding return to New Orleans for the wideout, who…read more

Second-leading receiver in Week 8 win

Cooks caught three of eight targets for 74 receiving yards, adding nine rushing yards on two carries during Sunday's 29-27 win against Green Bay.

Analysis: The fifth-year receiver has seen a visible dip in production since returning from concussion protocol in Week 6, turning in per-game averages of three receptions and 63.7 yards over his past three outings, compared to an average output of 6.5 catches and 113 yards through the first quarter of the regular season. Despite the stymied production of late, Cooks remains a fixture in the Rams passing attack, with eight or more targets in five of seven appearances this year. The pending return of…read more

Finds end zone in win over 49ers

Cooks caught four of five targets for 64 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 39-10 win over the 49ers.

Analysis: Cooks finished second on the team in targets, catches and yardage while scoring a 19-yard touchdown to help his team pull away in the second quarter. He was held to just two catches last week against the Broncos, but he bounced back in this one despite the fact that his team led comfortably for most of the game. Cooks is now on pace for roughly 1,300 yards this season despite missing a game, and he'll look to build on this effort next Sunday in what could be a high-scoring game against the…read more

Held in check against Broncos

Cooks caught two of six targets for 53 yards during Sunday's 23-20 victory over Denver.

Analysis: The six targets are the fewest Cooks has seen in any full game he's played this season, though his mere availability for Sunday's contest was a blessing considering the receiver exited Week 6 with a concussion. Furthermore, the entire Rams passing game was out of sync on a cold and snowy day in Denver, which likely played a role in Cooks' low production. Weather conditions should be much different when the Rams stay in state to take on the 49ers in Week 7, when Cooks will look to bounce back…read more

Active Sunday

Cooks (concussion) is listed as active for Sunday's game at Denver, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: This was merely a formality after Cooks cleared the concussion protocol Saturday. Working with Cooper Kupp (concussion) and Robert Woods, the trio will seek to stave off temperatures in the low-20s F and snow against a Broncos defense that has allowed 12.6 yards per catch and six touchdowns to wide receivers this season.

Officially cleared for Week 6

Cooks officially cleared concussion protocol and is set for Sunday's matchup with the Broncos.

Analysis: Cooks logged a full workload at Friday's practice, so this news is relatively unsurprising. Assuming he stays symptom-free and avoids any setbacks, he and quarterback Jared Goff are set to go up against a mid-tier Broncos' pass defense, while it's worth mentioning that snow is in the forecast for Denver on Sunday.

Expected to clear concussion protocol

Cooks is poised to clear the concussion protocol in advance of Sunday's game in Denver, Rich Hammond of The Orange County Register reports.

Analysis: Cooks' practice reps this week were directly correlated with his standing in the concussion protocol. After a full showing Friday, he's on the brink of gaining clearance to play. The only thing standing in his way is an evaluation with an independent neurologist Saturday. As long as he's symptom-free Sunday, he'll be available to Jared Goff against the Broncos' mid-tier pass defense (256.2 yards allowed per game).

In line to play Sunday

Cooks (concussion) practiced in full Friday and doesn't have a designation for Sunday's contest at Denver, Cameron DaSilva of USA Today reports.

Analysis: Players can be listed as full practice participants on injury reports and not actually be cleared from the concussion protocol, so Cooks' status will be monitored in advance of Sunday's 4:05 PM ET kickoff. As evidence, coach Sean McVay expects Cooks and Cooper Kupp (concussion) to be cleared by an independent neurologist Saturday, per Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com. Assuming Cooks gets over this final hurdle, he'll take on a Broncos defense that has conceded 7.8 YPT and six touchdowns to wideouts in…read more

Limited at Thursday's practice

Cooks (concussion) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Cooks upheld coach Sean McVay's sentiment that he would progress to individual drills, which including being on the receiving end of passes while running routes, per Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times. McVay added that if Cooks gets through Thursday and Friday without a recurrence of concussion symptoms, the wideout should be able to complete every phase of the protocol in advance of Sunday's game in Denver. Cooper Kupp, who is also in the protocol, is on the same path as Cooks, so the Rams'…read more

Set for individual drills

Coach Sean McVay said Cooks (concussion) will participate in individual drills Thursday, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: McVay noted that if Cooks gets through all his drills Thursday without a recurrence of the concussion symptoms, he'll be cleared to practice fully Friday. If that comes to fruition, there wouldn't be much concern regarding Cooks' status for the Week 6 game against the Broncos, though he would still need to gain clearance from an independent neurologist prior to the 4:05 p.m. EDT kickoff. Fellow wideout Cooper Kupp, who also sustained a concussion in the Week 5 win over the Seahawks, appears to…read more

Doesn't practice Wednesday

Cooks (concussion) was listed as a non-participant at Wednesday's practice, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Coach Sean McVay said earlier in the day that Cooks and Cooper Kupp (concussion) participated in a walkthrough, which equates to a limited designation for most teams. That apparently isn't the case for the Rams, however. Still, McVay told Hammond that he "feels good" about both wideouts' chances of being able to play Sunday in Denver. An actual appearance at practice Thursday would put Cooks and Kupp on the path toward active statuses in Week 6.

Participates in walkthrough Wednesday

Coach Sean McVay said Cooks (concussion) participated in Wednesday's walkthrough and "feels good" about the wide receiver's chances of playing Sunday at Denver, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Considering McVay's comments, Cooks seems destined to be listed as limited on Wednesday's injury report, but both he and Cooper Kupp are still in the concussion protocol. If even one of the duo doesn't gain clearance from an independent neurologist prior to Sunday's game, Josh Reynolds would be in line for a significant share of the offensive snaps in three-receiver sets.

Outlook for Sunday positive

Head coach Sean McVay is optimistic Cooks (concussion) will be available for Week 6 against the Broncos, J.B. Long of ESPN Los Angeles reports.

Analysis: Cooks took a huge hit in Sunday's game against the Seahawks and left the game with a concussion. According to Long, Cooks and fellow wide receiver Cooper Kupp were both in the concussion protocol sympton-free Monday, which spells good news for their recovery window in advance of Week 6. The Broncos, for their part, are a middle of the pack team against the pass so far this year and just finished giving up three catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns to Jets deep threat Robby Anderson, a role…read more

Out with concussion

Cooks has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks with a concussion.

Analysis: Cooks took a huge shot to the head after being targeted on a pass from Jared Goff and was visibly shaken. With Cooper Kupp also out with a concussion, Robert Woods and Josh Reynolds will be leaned on heavily in the Rams passing game. Cooks will finish the game without a catch.

Undergoing concussion tests

Cooks was taken to the locker room for a likely concussion evaluation during the second quarter of Sunday's game at Seattle, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: There wasn't a flag on the helmet-to-helmet hit from Seahawks safety Tedric Thompson, but Cooks doesn't seem like a candidate to return to the game. Upcoming tests will determine whether he has a chance to do so. In the meantime, targets likely will filter down to Josh Reynolds behind Cooks' fellow starters Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp.

Tops 100-yard mark in Week 4 win

Cooks brought in seven of eight targets for 116 yards and a touchdown in the Rams' 38-31 win over the Vikings on Thursday night. He also gained 10 yards on his sole rush and fumbled once.

Analysis: Cooks was one of three Rams receivers to eclipse the century mark in Thursday's shootout, a performance that marked the second time he's accomplished the feat in his new digs. The 25-year-old already appears to be a seamless fit in coach Sean McVay's offense, now having tallied seven catches in three straight games. Cooks' workload has also been encouragingly steady, as he's logged at least eight targets in each contest. He'll look to continue extend the strong start to his season against the…read more

Catches seven passes for 90 yards

Cooks caught seven of eight targets for 90 yards in Sunday's 35-23 win over the Chargers.

Analysis: It looked like Cooks scored a touchdown in the first quarter, but he was later ruled down inside the one-yard line after a replay review. Cooks has picked up a new offense quickly, catching 19 of 25 targets for 336 yards through three games. Although the presence of Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp -- who both scored touchdowns Sunday -- may slightly cap his upside, it seems like there is enough to go around for all three receivers to stay productive. In any case, Cooks will look to stay on a roll…read more

Explodes for 159 yards

Cooks caught seven of nine targets for 159 yards in Sunday's 34-0 win over the Cardinals.

Analysis: Cooks tied Robert Woods for the team lead in targets while piling up nearly twice as many yards. The speedy wideout had four gains of 20-plus, including a 57-yarder on a deep pass in the middle part of the field. Cooks has looked the part of a true No. 1 wideout through two games with the Rams, catching 12 of 17 targets for 246 yards while playing in an offense that also features Todd Gurley, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp. There will eventually be weeks when the volume just isn't there, but it…read more

Records 93 scrimmage yards in Rams debut

Cooks caught five of eight targets for 87 yards and added a six-yard rush in Monday's 33-13, Week 1 win over Oakland.

Analysis: Cooks made an immediate impact in his Rams debut, finishing with two fewer yards than Cooper Kupp and Robert Woods combined despite seeing one fewer target than each of those guys. His biggest play was a 30-yard catch-and-run to get down to the eight-yard line, setting up a Kupp touchdown on the next play to close out the third quarter and break a 13-13 tie. While it's still very early, this performance suggests Cooks is well-positioned for a fourth consecutive season over 1,000 receiving yards.

Sitting out Saturday's preseason game

Cooks will be rested for Saturday's preseason game against the Texans, Myles Simmons of the Rams' official site reports.

Analysis: Cooks is one of many Rams being held out Saturday, as right guard Jamon Brown is the only offensive starter participating in the preseason contest. With the first-team offense not playing, it will open up opportunities for roster-bubble players as well as other receivers that are currently lower on the depth chart such as Mike Thomas and Josh Reynolds. Cooks has not been limited by injury this preseason and looks on track to play Week 1 against the Raiders.

Signs five-year extension

Cooks signed a five-year extension with the Rams on Tuesday, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the new contract is worth $80 million and will run through 2023. An extension has long been expected, with the Rams apparently quite confident Cooks will be a better fit than Sammy Watkins in head coach Sean McVay's offensive system. The speedy wideout does have the look of a safe investment, considering he'll turn 25 in September and hasn't missed a game or fallen shy of 1,000 yards since his 2014 rookie season. The possibility of Cooper Kupp or Robert Woods…read more

Cooks (groin) participated in June minicamp, Myles Simmins of the Rams' official website reports.

Analysis: Cooks missed an OTA session in late May with a minor groin injury but apparently made a fast recovery. Acquired in an April trade with New England, the 24-year-old wideout still hasn't signed a contract extension, something that's expected to happen before Week 1. While he should get plenty of deep looks in 2018, Cooks' overall target volume could drop off from its range the past three seasons (114 to 129) in an offense that also features Todd Gurley, Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp. Unlike Sammy…read more

Cooks did not participate in Tuesday's OTAs due to a minor groin issue, Rich Hammond of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

Analysis: Given the condition of the injury, it's quite possible the Rams held their offseason acquisition out of Tuesday's session to ensure the work doesn't result in a long-term concern. Assuming it remains a minor issue, Cooks should slot into Sammy Watkins' vacated spot as the deep threat this season. He will work opposite Robert Woods with Cooper Kupp occupying the slot, providing quarterback Jared Goff with a trio of capable wideouts to target. Cooks has topped 1,000 yards in each of the last…read more

Likely getting extension

The Rams plan on signing Cooks to a contract extension before Week 1, Steve Wyche of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Los Angeles agreed Tuesday to acquire the wideout and a 2018 fourth-round pick from the Patriots in exchange for first- and sixth-round picks in 2018. It would be an awful lot for the Rams to give up for a one-year rental with an $8.46 million salary, but the deal starts to make sense if Cooks is viewed as part of the club's long-term plan. While the speedy receiver may have been a slight disappointment in New England last season, he's only 24 years old and is coming off three straight 16-game…read more

Traded to Rams

The Patriots are slated to trade Cooks to the Rams along with a fourth-round draft pick for first- and sixth-round draft choices, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: With Cooks sent packing after just one season with New England, Julian Edelman (knee) and Chris Hogan now top the Patriots' wideout depth chart, while Cooks now slots in as the Rams' top option at the position. Cooks, who finished the 2017 regular season with 65 catches (on 114 targets) for 1,082 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 games, will now be catching passes from Jared Goff instead of Tom Brady. Though Brady is the more productive of the two signal-callers, Cooks' new team context (in…read more

Cooks (head) finished the regular season with 65 catches (on 114 targets) for 1,082 yards and seven TDs in 16 games.

Analysis: Cooks, who also ran nine times for 40 yards this past season, was knocked out of Sunday's Super Bowl loss to the Eagles after just 18 snaps. While the Patriots were able to rack up 33 points in the contest, they had to adjust their game plan minus their top deep threat for almost three full quarters. The 24-year-old speedster remains under contract with the Patriots in 2018 and will once again serve as one of QB Tom Brady's top pass-catching weapons next season.

Out for remainder of Super Bowl

Cooks has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's Super Bowl with a head injury.

Analysis: Cooks was not cleared to return after undergoing evaluation following a hard hit from Philadelphia safety Malcolm Jenkins. The ex-New Orleans Saint will finish the game with one catch for 23 yards and one carry for one yard. Expect Philip Dorsett to see increased snaps with Cooks out.

Heads to locker room after receiving hard hit

Cooks was taken to the locker room in the second quarter of Sunday's game against the Patriots after taking a hard hit from Eagles' safety Malcolm Jenkins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Cooks caught a 23-yard pass from Tom Brady and did not see Jenkins coming as he tried to bounce outside. The speedy receiver is presumably undergoing concussion tests to determine if he can return to the contest. More information will be known following evaluation.

Hits century mark against stingy secondary

Cooks brought in six of eight targets for 100 yards in Sunday's 24-20 AFC championship game win over the Jaguars.

Analysis: The speedster found some rare success against the Jags' pair of stalwart corners, doubling up his reception total from last Saturday's divisional-round win over the Titans in the process. Among his six catches, Cooks notched an 18-yard grab on a key early fourth-quarter drive, which was preceded by a game-long 31-yard reception on the second play of the contest in which he got loose from Jags linebacker Telvin Smith downfield. In between, Cooks served as a deep threat on multiple occasions, and…read more

Cooks snagged five of 11 targets for 79 yards and a touchdown and added eight yards on three carries

Analysis: Cooks scooted past a pair of defenders that got caught up in a pick and hauled in a five-yard touchdown late in the second quarter. It was Cooks' second score in his last three games and the contest featured a matched season-high 11 targets. Cooks will get his next opportunity in the Division Round and he'll need to improve against quality opponents if he wants to aid in a deep New England run. In five games against teams that entered Week 17 in the AFC playoff picture, Cooks has averaged just…read more

Cooks caught two of his five targets for 19 yards and carried once for six yards in Sunday's 37-16 win over the Bills.

Analysis: With scores of fantasy titles on the line, Cooks' quiet effort in Week 16 could not have come at a worse time, but the speedy wideout wasn't a big part of the game plan Sunday, with the Patriots' victory fueled by the ground game, which was paced by Dion Lewis' 129 rushing yards. Assuming the the team playing for playoff seeding in Week 17, Cooks is a bounce-back candidate next weekend against the Jets.

Cooks caught four of seven targets for 60 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 27-24 victory over the Steelers.

Analysis: Cooks caught a 43-yard bomb on the opening drive but wasn't really heard from again until he found the end zone on a four-yard scoring strike in the third quarter, as tight end Rob Gronkowski dominated receiving work most of the game. This performance was definitely a step up from his previous two, but it's hard to ignore Cooks' recent slump is corresponding with poor play from quarterback Tom Brady, who's been on the injury report with an Achilles injury in recent weeks. Brady owns a 62.0…read more

Cooks caught one of seven targets for 38 yards in Monday night's 27-20 loss to the Dolphins.

Analysis: Cooks' lone reception didn't come until the Patriots' final offensive drive of the game, as he was locked down by cornerback Xavien Howard and drew plenty of attention in the absence of Rob Gronkowski (suspension). With just three receptions for 55 yards over the past two weeks, Cooks' recent slump couldn't come at a worse time for fantasy owners, and Sunday's matchup in Pittsburgh certainly poses a tough task as well. However, considering he still ranks in the top 10 league-wide in receiving…read more

Cooks was on the field for 68 of 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 23-3 win over the Bills, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

Analysis: Despite the high snap count, Cooks had a quiet day (two catches on three targets for 17 yards and one carry for five yards), as the Patriots' triumph was largely fueled by the team's versatile backfield. Future game plans will no doubt feature Cooks more prominently, as a deep threat, and he could well bounce back next Monday versus a Dolphins defense that he caught six passes for 83 yards and a TD against in Week 12.

Cooks brought in six of seven targets for 83 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 35-17 win over the Dolphins. He also rushed once for 11 yards.

Analysis: Cooks' reception and receiving yardage totals were both tops on the Patriots for the afternoon, and his five-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter was his second in as many games. Cooks and Brady have increasingly developed a rapport as the season has unfolded, with the 24-year-old offseason acquisition seeing no less than Sunday's seven targets in six of his last seven contests. The former Saint now has 869 receiving yards through 11 games, keeping him on pace to comfortably eclipse the…read more

Cooks caught six of nine pass attempts for 149 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-8 thrashing of the Raiders.

Analysis: The vast majority of the yards came on plays of 52 and 64 yards, the latter going for a touchdown as Cooks used his speed to blow by a lapsing Raiders secondary. It was the second time in two weeks that he tied his season-high reception total of six. The Oregon State product will attempt to continue his momentum against the Dolphins in Week 12.