Meeting with Saints

Cook will visit with the Saints on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Analysis: Cook proved that he had plenty to give in two campaigns with the Raiders. Overall, he totaled 122 catches (on 187 targets) for 1,584 yards and eight touchdowns in 32 games. Tight end is a need in New Orleans following the retirement of Ben Watson, so if Cook does land a contract in the coming days, the soon-to-be 32-year-old would benefit in the upgrade from Derek Carr to Drew Brees.

Could return to Oakland

Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he would like to re-sign Cook this offseason, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Analysis: Gruden also acknowledged the market will be competitive after the 31-year-old tight end finally came through with his long-awaited breakout season. Cook caught 68 of 101 targets for 896 yards and six touchdowns in 2018, producing his second-best mark for yards per target (8.9) in addition to career-high counting stats across the board. Cook easily tops the class of impending free agents at tight end, though he could have some competition once teams release overpriced veterans. He'll turn 32 in…read more

Enjoys career-best season

Cook caught three of five targets for 28 yards during Sunday's 35-3 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Cook was unable to take advantage of what should have been a pass-friendly game flow for the Raiders after they fell behind by three scores early. The tight end posted three or less receptions in each of the team's last three games of the season after back-to-back seven-catch, 100-plus-yard efforts in Weeks 13 and 14. Nonetheless, Cook totaled career-best numbers in his age-31 campaign, nabbing 68 of 101 targets for 896 yards and six touchdowns in 16 games. He'll become an unrestricted free…read more

Cleared to play

Cook (ribs) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Analysis: Cook, who was limited at practice all week, has logged back-to-back subpar efforts. Prior to that, though, he recorded seven receptions twice in a row. After catching a fantasy-friendly 65 passes for 868 yards and six TDs in 15 games to date, the tight end profiles as a bounce-back candidate Week 17, assuming his rib issue isn't a major hindrance.

Remains limited at practice

Cook (ribs) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Analysis: Back-to-back practices -- albeit in a limited fashion -- would seem to pave the way for Cook to suit up for Sunday's season finale against the Chiefs. We'll revisit the tight end's status Friday to see if he's listed as questionable for that contest, or is removed from Oakland's Week 17 injury report altogether.

Limited by rib injury

Cook was limited at practice Wednesday due to a rib injury, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Analysis: Cook's limitations come after he played 34 of the Raiders' 62 offensive snaps in Monday's 27-14 win over the Broncos, during which he hauled in two of three targets for 20 yards. He's logged back-to-back quiet efforts, but prior to that, Cook reeled in seven passes twice in a row. He'll be a bounce-back candidate in Week 17 against the Chiefs, assuming the rib issue doesn't provide too many complications.

Limited in Week 16

Cook corralled two of three targets for 20 receiving yards during Monday's 27-14 win against the Broncos.

Analysis: In two outings against Denver this season, Cook has averaged three receptions for 34.5 yards per game with zero touchdowns, compared to 4.5 catches and 61.5 yards per game with six TDs against all other opponents. Despite a current two-game slump in which he's managed a measly 43 combined yards on four receptions, 2018 has been a breakout campaign for the 10th-year player. Cook entered Week 16 having tripled his touchdown output of a season ago, while ranking as TE5 in PPR and standard scoring…read more

Underwhelming in loss

Cook caught two passes for 23 yards on five targets during Sunday's 30-16 loss to the Bengals.

Analysis: Cook came crashing back to earth Sunday with a lackluster two-catch performance after combining for 14 receptions and 216 receiving yards in the Raiders' previous two games. Game flow should have aided in Cook's potential volume as the Raiders fell behind, 17-0, in the first half, but the tight end was still unable to rack up a meaningful stat line. The 31-year-old will look to get back on track Week 16 against the Broncos on Monday night.

Another productive effort in win

Cook brought in seven of 10 targets for 116 yards in the Raiders' 24-21 win over the Steelers on Sunday.

Analysis: Cook paced the Raiders in receptions, receiving yards and targets, putting together his second consecutive 100-yard effort. The 10-year pro continues to be a favorite target of Derek Carr all over the field, and the chief blemish on his performance Sunday was that he saw his three-game touchdown streak come to an end. Cook will look to continue his stellar late-season production versus the Bengals in Week 15.

Hits century mark, scores in win

Cook caught seven of eight targets, collecting 100 yards and one touchdown during Sunday's 40-33 loss to Oakland.

Analysis: With another stellar showing Sunday, the 10-year veteran eclipsed 100 receiving yards for the third time this season but for just the first time in his past eight outings (averaged 34.1 YPG between Weeks 5 and 12). Cook has proven to be a lethal red-zone threat of late as well, with a touchdown reception in three straight appearances, as well as four scores over the past six games. Week 14 brings a matchup against a Steelers defense that's been below-average at defending tight ends this year,…read more

Scores for second straight game

Cook caught two of five targets for 32 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: Derek Carr threw way behind Cook on a pass up the sideline late in the third quarter. It was fine: The athletic tight end stuck out his paw, palmed the pass and hauled it in for a 16-yard touchdown, putting the game to within a score. The Raiders have mostly endured an ugly season, particularly as of late, but Cook is as valuable of any of the team's targets. The Raiders have just six passing touchdowns over the past five weeks, Cook has three of them. Expect him to be counted on next Sunday…read more

Scores in Week 11 victory

Cook corralled three of six targets, putting up 31 receiving yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 23-21 win against Arizona.

Analysis: The veteran tight end clinched his second receiving score over Oakland's past four games -- and his fourth touchdown of the season -- with a 23-yard catch from Derek Carr on Oakland's third play from scrimmage. Cook has cooled off after a roaring first quarter to the regular season (370 yards and two touchdowns through Week 4), averaging 3.2 catches and fewer than 35 yards per game in six outings since. Week 12 brings a matchup against a Ravens defense that's been exposed in allowing 54 catches…read more

Leads team in targets during defeat

Cook caught four of nine targets for 52 yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: Cook has seen his production drop off immensely after what was a torrid start to the season by his standards. He entered the week with three games of 20 yards or fewer in his last four and seemed headed towards a similar fate in this one when he saw just two targets and recorded no catches in the first half. After hauling in four of his seven second-half targets to salvage his day, perhaps the Raiders will look to the 31-year-old more frequently starting Week 11 at Arizona.

Limited to two receptions

Cook brought in both of his targets for 20 yards in the Raiders' 34-3 loss to the 49ers on Thursday.

Analysis: It was a positively pedestrian night for the Raiders' passing attack overall, and Cook's production suffered as a result. The veteran tight end has certainly proven capable of the occasional explosive outing this season, but his week-to-week upside remains partly capped by the inconsistent play under center. Cook now has a pair of two-catch tallies over his last three games, and he'll look to up his numbers versus the Chargers in a Week 10 divisional battle.

Scores third TD in loss

Cook caught four of five targets for 74 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-28 loss to Indianapolis.

Analysis: So much for cooling off. Cook got back to cooking, scoring his third touchdown of the season while leading the team in receiving yards. The veteran tight end has never found paydirt more than five times in any of his previous nine NFL seasons, but he has a chance to eclipse that mark this year on a Raiders offense that doesn't boast many other weapons in the passing game. He'll face the 49ers on Thursday in Week 9.

Cooling off after impressive start

Cook recorded two receptions for 10 yards, as the Raiders fell to 1-5 with a 27-3 loss to Seattle on Sunday.

Analysis: Cook had never accumulated more than 54 receptions in any of his first nine NFL seasons, but he entered a Week 6 tilt with the Seahawks on pace for 96 catches. The veteran tight end has come back to earth after tearing it up during the first quarter of the regular season, averaging per-game clips of 6.5 catches for 92.5 yards through Week 4, then being held to six combined catches for 30 yards in two games since. Upon returning from the Raiders' bye week, Cook will benefit from his typical high…read more

Held to 20 yards

Cook caught four of six targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-10 loss to the Chargers.

Analysis: Cook has unexpectedly been the Raiders' most productive pass catcher so far this season, but he didn't come anywhere close to matching the previous week's 8-110-2 receiving line. He was one of four Oakland players to land between four and seven targets, with Seth Roberts leading the team while Amari Cooper saw just one look. The Raiders have a bunch of issues to figure out on offense, but Cook has at least been a clear bright spot and should remain a big part of the game plan for Week 6 against…read more

Scores two touchdowns in win over Browns

Cook caught eight of 13 targets for 110 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's 45-42 overtime win over the Browns.

Analysis: Cook led the team in targets and catches, finishing behind only Amari Cooper in receiving yardage. He hauled in a seven-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter and repeated the feat in the final moments of the game to help force overtime. Cook endured a couple of down weeks after a huge game to start the season, but this performance pushed his average to 92.5 receiving yards per game, in addition to his first trips to the end zone. He should be heavily involved again next Sunday in what could…read more

Hauls in five passes during Week 3 loss

Cook reeled in five of six passes for 31 yards in Sunday's 28-20 loss to the Dolphins.

Analysis: Cook was active in the Raiders' short-passing game as he averaged 6.2 yards per catch, while amassing more receptions than receivers Amari Cooper and Martavis Bryant combined. Cook has totaled 18 catches for 260 yards on 22 targets through the first three weeks of the season and was on the field for 82 percent of Oakland's offensive snaps against the Dolphins.

Notches four catches in loss

Cook reeled in all four of his targets for 49 yards in Sunday's 20-19 loss to Denver.

Analysis: Cook saw three looks in the first half, the latter two of which were each 20-yard gains that helped set up Marshawn Lynch's second-quarter touchdown. The 31-year-old would make just one more catch in the third quarter and wouldn't be heard from again as Amari Cooper absorbed most of Derek Carr's attention over the rest of the game. The ninth-year veteran has never exceeded 759 receiving yards in a season, but with 229 already through just two contests, he is well ahead of pace to set a new…read more

Piles up 180 yards in opener

Cook turned 12 targets into nine catches for 180 yards in Monday's 33-13, Week 1 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Cook was the lone bright spot in what was an otherwise dismal performance from Oakland's passing game. Receiving back Jalen Richard added 55 yards on nine catches of his own, but no other Raider had more than three catches or 23 yards. If this is what Oakland's offense looks like every week under new coach Jon Gruden, it won't be long until Cook's universally owned in fantasy.

Finishes preseason strong

Cook caught two of three targets for 24 yards in Friday's preseason game against the Packers.

Analysis: Coach Jon Gruden hasn't given his top players much run during the preseason and likely will hold them out for the final exhibition contest. Cook is locked in as Oakland's top pass catcher at tight end, but he'll probably cede some snaps to blocking specialist Lee Smith in running formations. Cook draws a Week 1 matchup against a Rams defense that was middle-of-the-pack in production allowed to tight ends last season.

Raiders coach Jon Gruden said he's been surprised by Cook's speed, Scott Bair of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Analysis: Athleticism has always been Cook's calling card, dating back to his 4.50 40-yard dash at the 2009 combine. Gruden may be impressed, but he also has a long history of primarily using his tight ends as blockers. No tight end in a Gruden offense has reached 600 yards, a mark Cook hit for the fourth time in his career last season. While still locked in as the Raiders' top pass catcher at his position, Cook may lose snaps to blocking specialists Lee Smith and Derek Carrier on early downs. There's…read more

Cook, who caught three passes on four targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 30-10 loss to the Chargers, wrapped up his 2017 campaign with 54 receptions (on 86 targets) for 688 yards and two touchdowns in 16 games.

Analysis: Cook was limited earlier in the week with a wrist injury, but the 30-year-old starting tight end was able to suit up for the season finale as he officially appeared in all 16 games in 2017. The Raiders brought Cook in as a free agent this past year with a desire to provide quarterback Derek Carr with an additional red-zone target and an upgrade from Clive Walford at tight end, but Cook produced just two touchdown receptions and posted single-digit targets in the red zone as Oakland's offensive…read more

Cook (wrist) does not carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Chargers after practicing fully Friday.

Analysis: Cook will be out there if you need him Sunday, but he's been a hit-or-miss fantasy option of late, combining for three catches for 32 yards over his last two games. Meanwhile, he's logged just one outing with more than two catches since Week 11.

Cook (wrist) was a limited practice participant Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Analysis: Cook played through the wrist injury in Monday's 19-10 loss to the Eagles, catching one pass for 15 yards on two targets while logging 75 percent of the snaps on offense. He compiled 290 yards in Weeks 7-9, but he's recorded just one outing with more than two receptions in six games since a Week 10 bye.

Cook made one reception for 15 yards on two targets in Monday's 19-10 loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: Cook, who was bothered by a wrist injury earlier in the week, played just eight more snaps than fellow tight end Lee Smith. The latter caught two passes on three targets for 16 yards, slightly outperforming Cook in PPR formats. Cook's final challenge of the 2017 season will come against a tough Chargers defense that gave up just four catches on eight targets for 21 yards to Jets No. 1 tight end Austin Seferian-Jenkins in Week 16.

Cook (wrist) does not carry an injury designation for Monday's game against the Eagles after being listed as a full practice participant Saturday.

Analysis: Cook is coming off a two-catch, 17-yard effort in Week 15's loss to the Cowboys, but the hoped-for return of starting wideout Amari Cooper (ankle) could help free things up for Cook to a degree in Week 16. Giants tight end Evan Engram managed to rack up eight catches on 13 targets for 87 yards in his team's 34-29 loss to the Eagles last weekend.

Cook (wrist) was limited at Thursday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.

Analysis: Cook was limited in practice ahead of Week 15 as well but went on to suit up against the Cowboys. He was ineffective in that game, catching only two passes for 17 yards, but the point stands that his limited participation Thursday could very well be a precautionary measure. His practice sessions over the next couple of days will give a better indication of his availability for Monday's contest against the Eagles.

Cook caught two passes on four targets for 17 yards during Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Cowboys.

Analysis: Cook was hindered by a wrist injury earlier in the week as he practiced with limitations Wednesday and Thursday, but the issue didn't appear to be bothersome by the time Sunday rolled around. Either way, the starting tight end was unproductive against Dallas following a fine performance in Week 14 against the Chiefs, when he racked up 75 yards and a touchdown on five catches. He'll look to bounce back in Week 16 against an Eagles defense that just gave up 87 yards on eight receptions to Giants…read more

Cook (wrist) practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, David Helman of the Cowboys' official site reports.

Analysis: Cook's wrist injury limited in the Raiders' first two practices of the week, but it shouldn't hinder him in the Week 15 matchup. Though he failed to take advantage of the absences of top wideouts Michael Crabtree (suspension) and Amari Cooper (ankle) in the Raiders' Week 13 win over the Giants -- catching one of five targets for nine yards -- Cook capitalized when Cooper departed early in last week's loss to the Chiefs. The tight end finished the contest with five catches for 75 yards and a…read more

Cook (wrist) was limited at practice Wednesday.

Analysis: More on Cook's status Thursday, but he could simply be managing his practice reps on the heels of a bounce-back effort in Week 14 against the Chiefs, in which the tight end saw action on 89 percent of the Raiders' snaps on offense, en route to logging five catches on six targets for 75 yards and a TD.

Cook caught five passes on six targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-15 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: Cook led the Raiders in receiving with 75 yards and caught quarterback Derek Carr's lone touchdown pass with time winding down in the fourth quarter. The tight end has now found the end zone just twice all season, but Sunday's performance was a solid bounce-back effort following a three-week stretch in which he notched four total receptions for 47 yards on 15 targets. He'll look to stay on track in Week 15 against a Cowboys defense that ranks near the middle of the pack against tight ends this…read more

Cook hauled in just one of five targets for nine yards during Sunday's 24-17 win over the Giants.

Analysis: Cook entered Sunday's contest harnessing higher expectations than usual with starting wide receivers Amari Cooper (concussion/ankle) and Michael Crabtree (suspension) both sidelined, but the veteran tight end failed to capitalize against a vulnerable Giants defense as he caught just 20 percent of his targets from quarterback Derek Carr. Cook was evaluated for a brief moment in the medical tent on the Raiders' sideline, but was still able to log 50 out of a possible 65 offensive snaps. Fellow…read more

Cook is expected to be a primary target for quarterback Derek Carr in Sunday's game against the Giants, Matt Schneidman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

Analysis: With two 100-plus-yard receiving games on his ledger this season and five or more targets in the last five games, Cook had already been enjoying a sizable presence in the Raiders' passing attack, but his role will likely only be more amplified Sunday with starting wide receivers Michael Crabtree (suspension) and Amari Cooper (concussion/ankle) both sidelined. Further aiding Cook's fantasy outlook is the Giants' ineptitude in covering tight ends this season -- Big Blue has surrendered touchdowns…read more

Cook caught just one of five targets for one yard during Sunday's 21-14 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Cook has now logged just three receptions on 10 targets for 37 yards in two games since the Raiders' bye week, coming on the heels of an impressive performance against the Dolphins in Week 9 when he racked up 126 yards on eight catches. He could see an uptick in looks from quarterback Derek Carr in Week 13 against the Giants, however, as top receivers Amari Cooper (ankle, concussion) and Michael Crabtree aren't locks to suit up at this point.

Cook caught two passes on five targets for 36 yards during Sunday's 33-8 loss to the Patriots.

Analysis: Coming off his best performance of the year in which he racked up 126 yards on eight receptions against the Dolphins prior to the Raiders' bye week, Cook fell back to earth in Week 11 despite Derek Carr being forced to attempt 49 passes. Cook did play a role in the Raiders' longest play of the day, connecting with Carr on a 26-yard completion during the second quarter. Cook will look to find the end zone for just the second time all season in Week 12 against Denver.