Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (knee) and LB Micah Parsons (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 2. CB Caelen Carson (shoulder), S Malik Hooker (non-injury), LB Eric Kendricks (non-injury), CB Jourdan Lewis (non-injury) and OG Zack Martin (non-injury) were limited during practice. S Markquese Bell (ankle) fully participated in practice.

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The Dallas Cowboys will be without wide receiver Brandin Cooks (knee) for at least the Week 5 tilt on Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he could potentially miss more time after an infection developed in his right knee after a procedure he had after remaining in New York following last Thursday night's win over the division-rival New York Giants, according to multiple sources. Fantasy managers that are in need of receiving help with byes starting in Week 5 may want to look to the waiver wire and pick up Jalen Tolbert, who will serve as Dallas' WR2 behind CeeDee Lamb with Cooks sidelined this weekend. Tight end Jake Ferguson should also see an uptick in targets from quarterback Dak Prescott. The 31-year-old Cooks has caught nine of his 19 targets for 91 yards and one touchdown through four weeks in his second season with Dallas. It sounds like he could miss time beyond Week 5.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (knee) will not play in Week 5 and may miss more time than that after developing an infection in his knee after having a procedure done, according to sources on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks caught one pass for 16 yards on Thursday, Sept. 26, versus the New York Giants. He was targeted four times.

Fantasy Spin: Make it three straight weeks with fewer than 20 yards receiving for Cooks. There was some belief, fueled by encouraging training camp reports, that Cooks and Dak Prescott were developing more chemistry with a full offseason together, and that the veteran wideout was in line for a bounce back season. Thus far, that looks like no more than wishful thinking. Those in deeper leagues can continue rostering Cooks, but owners in standard formats can safely drop him in search of someone with more upside.

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Dallas Cowboys veteran receiver Brandin Cooks projects in WR4 range ahead of Thursday night's game against the New York Giants. Cooks has seen a fairly consistent role throughout the first three weeks as Dallas' WR2 and third option in the passing game. The 31-year-old is averaging five targets per game and has an 80% snap share on the season. Being on the field leads to opportunity, and we know that Cooks will be on the field for the Cowboys on Thursday night. He isn't a sexy start and doesn't have the highest ceiling, but Cooks can be considered as a flex option this week.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks finished with two receptions for 16 yards on six targets in Week 3 against the Baltimore Ravens.

Fantasy Spin: Cooks is battling Jalen Tolbert and KaVontae Turpin for targets behind CeeDee Lamb, and right now it's a battle the veteran Cooks is losing. He is only worth a look as a WR5 in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams heading into Week 4 against the New York Giants on Thursday.

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Dallas Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks did not have a productive day in the 28-25 loss to Baltimore. The veteran receiver was targeted six times, but only caught two balls for 16 yards. Cooks has now recorded back-to-back disappointing performances and is falling off of the fantasy radar. With that being said, he still holds an every-down role in a high-volume passing offense. The 30-year-old will be back in action on Thursday against the New York Giants.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Jalen Brooks (ankle), DT Mazi Smith (back) and TE John Stephens (hamstring) were limited in practice on Friday, Sept. 20, and are listed as questionable for Week 3 versus the Baltimore Ravens. CB Trevon Diggs (foot), TE Jake Ferguson (knee), S Malik Hooker (shoulder), DE Marshawn Kneeland (calf), WR CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and OG Zack Martin (rest) practiced in full on Friday and have been removed from the injury report. WR Brandin Cooks (rest), LB Eric Kendricks (rest), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (rest), CB Jourdan Lewis (rest) and DE Tyrus Wheat (personal) were not given a practice designation on Friday but are expected to be available.

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Dallas Cowboys receiver Brandin Cooks was limited in practice on Wednesday due to rest, but fully participated in Thursday's practice ahead of the Week 3 matchup with Baltimore. Cooks is not injured and should enter the game as the healthiest pass-catcher for Dallas with CeeDee Lamb (ankle) and Jake Ferguson (knee) battling injuries. The veteran is a WR4 option this week, as both Lamb and Ferguson are trending towards playing. The Cowboys should lean on the pass against a softer Baltimore secondary, making Cooks a potential flex option in deeper leagues.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 19.

Fantasy Spin: Cooks likely will receive a few targets in the passing game this week but can be avoided in most fantasy leagues.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 18.

Fantasy Spin: Cooks has been held to only 59 yards over the first two games of the season but has been targeted nine times during those games. Fantasy players should have better options available and can avoid Cooks.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks couldn't get into much of a rhythm on Sunday, just like the rest of the offense in a disappointing 44-19 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Cooks caught both of his targets for 19 yards with his longest reception clocking in at 11 yards. Outside of CeeDee Lamb with his touchdown, the next best receiver in this contest was Jalen Tolbert who received nine targets and turned it into six receptions for 82 yards. For Cooks and all of the receivers behind Lamb, their fantasy value is going to be game script-dependent. The veteran wideout projects to be more of a boom-or-bust flex option as the season rolls on. Cooks and company will take on a Baltimore Ravens team looking for their first win in Week 3.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks caught two passes for 19 yards against the New Orleans Saints in Week 2. He was targeted two times during the game.

Fantasy Spin: Cooks saw a drop in his production this week and behind a few other receivers on the depth chart. Cook's targets likely will not be consistent this season, so fantasy players probably can avoid him most weeks.

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Dallas Cowboys TE John Stephens (hamstring) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Week 2 versus the New Orleans Saints. TE Jake Ferguson (knee) did not practice all week and is listed as doubtful. CB C.J. Goodwin (foot) and DE Marshawn Kneeland (calf) were upgraded to a full practice on Friday, Sept. 13, and no longer appear on the injury report. WR Brandin Cooks (rest), LB Eric Kendricks (rest), DE DeMarcus Lawrence (rest) and OG Zack Martin (rest) were not given practice designations on Friday but are expected to play.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks put together a solid Week 1 finishing in the top 24 receivers in the WR2 range. His touchdown was a big part of that finish, but he also saw a good bit of volume against what was expected to be a solid defensive unit in the Cleveland Browns. Now, the Cowboys get a home game against the New Orleans Saints. The Saints posted a big performance against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, and their secondary isn't one to scoff at. Cooks should still receive close to the same target share (21.8%), but going up against Tyrann Mathieu, Paulson Adebo, and Marshon Lattimore is going to prove to be more difficult. Currently, Cooks sits in the mid-flex area since CeeDee Lamb will be the one to deal with Lattimore the most.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (non-injury) fully participated in practice Thursday, Sept. 12.

Fantasy Spin: Cooks will see a few targets in the passing game this week against the New Orleans Saints and could be a possible flex option in some deeper fantasy leagues.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks (non-injury) was limited during practice Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Fantasy Spin: Cooks was productive in the season opener and picked up his first touchdown of the season. He should receive a handful of targets again this week but is only a possible flex option in deeper leagues.

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Dallas Cowboys WR Brandin Cooks ended up with four catches for 40 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns, and he had a 5-yard run on his only rushing attempt.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks scored a touchdown in a Week 1 win over the Cleveland Browns. Cooks was targeted seven times, making four catches for 40 yards. His touchdown came in the first quarter on a 21-yard pass from quarterback Dak Prescott. Cooks mostly played a support role in the passing game last season, but he did occasionally play a larger role like he did in this one. He's a tough fantasy asset to roster because of his up-and-down performances, but he could certainly develop into an asset behind alpha WR1 CeeDee Lamb.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Brandin Cooks isn't a great option in Week 1 fantasy lineups. The Cowboys offense will once again run through CeeDee Lamb and the running game, with Cooks playing more of a support role on the field. Last season, Cooks ended up as the WR43. All of that, combined with a strong Cleveland Browns secondary, makes Cooks an easy pass in starting lineups for the first week of the season.

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