New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandin Cooks (thumb) is out for the season, which means veteran Marques Colston and teammate Kenny Stills should see a lot more targets coming his way from quarterback Drew Brees, according to ESPN's Mike Triplett.
Brandin Cooks out, Marques Colston, Kenny Stills certain to get more looks, fantasy value heightened
The Saints’ rookie has a season-ending ailment, which means some more familiar faces are about to get busier. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Colson has 34 catches for 536 yards and one touchdown this season, while Stills has 31 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns.
Fantasy Impact: Both Colston and Stills have been hit-or-miss this season. Colston by virtue of the fact that the Saints run a relatively socialist offense and Stills because he’s more of a threat down the field than a consistent possession-type receiver.
Each of the two carry a lot more upside going forward no matter which way fantasy owners choose to look at it. That’s especially true considering the team has one of the easier schedules in the league to finish off the season, which can only bode well for fantasy owners who are going to be making playoff appearances.
Both pass catchers should already be owned in most fantasy leagues, but go ahead and grab them if they are available on the waiver wire.
