Brandin Cooks Fantasy Week 8: Projections vs. Rams, Points and Stats, Start or Sit

Luis Escalante

Oct 25, 2023

Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks will take on the 11th-ranked passing defense of the Los Angeles Rams (209 yards conceded per game) in Week 8, at 1:00 PM ET on Sunday.

With his upcoming tilt against the Rams this week, should Cooks be considered a lock for your fantasy football lineup? We break down the numbers and trends below.

Should you start Cooks on your fantasy team? Check out 4for4’s Who Should I Start tool to compare him against other players.

Brandin Cooks Week 8 Game Info

Let’s highlight a few of the upcoming game’s vital info, including the projected fantasy points for Cooks:

Matchup: Dallas Cowboys vs. Los Angeles Rams

Time: 1:00 PM

Date: October 29, 2023

Projected Fantasy Points: 3.833

Brandin Cooks Fantasy Stats

Below is a glance at the fantasy figures of Cooks this season:

Ranked 86th at his position and 212th overall in the league, Cooks has 18.9 fantasy points (3.8 per game).

Cooks has averaged five fantasy points (15 total) in his past three games. He has 70 yards receiving, on nine catches (12 targets), and one touchdown.

Brandin Cooks picked up 11 fantasy points — four receptions, 36 yards and one touchdown — in his best game of the season. That was in Week 6 versus the Los Angeles Chargers.

In his worst game of the season — Week 5 against the San Francisco 49ers — Cooks finished with 1.3 fantasy points. His stat line: one catch, seven yards, on four targets.

Check out the latest fantasy rankings from 4for4!

Brandin Cooks 2022 Fantasy Game Log

Week	Opponent	Fantasy Points	Targets	Receptions	Yards	TDs
Week 1	@Giants	2.2	4	2	22	0
Week 3	@Cardinals	1.7	7	2	17	0
Week 4	Patriots	2.7	4	4	27	0
Week 5	@49ers	1.3	4	1	7	0
Week 6	@Chargers	11	4	4	36	1

Brandin Cooks vs. Rams

Here are several important data points on the Rams outfit Cooks will be facing:

Four players have racked up more than 100 receiving yards in a game against Los Angeles this season.

The Rams have allowed four players to catch a touchdown pass against them this season.

Los Angeles hasn’t given up more than one receiving touchdown to an opposing player this season.

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Luis Escalante

Luis Escalante is a seasoned expert in NBA betting and Director of Strategy at Betsperts Group. With over a decade of experience in sports analytics and a strong background in NFL, fantasy football, daily fantasy sports, and betting, Luis has become a well-respected and trusted authority in the industry. His extensive knowledge of data analysis and sports betting strategies has helped countless individuals make informed decisions and gain an edge in the competitive world of betting. Luis has been a regular contributor to 4for4 since 2014, Luis is committed to providing the highest quality insights and advice.

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