Brandin Cooks To IR; Will Miss At Least 4 Games

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks has been placed on injured reserve and will miss at least the next four games.

What Happened?

Cooks suffered a calf injury in the Texans’ Week 1 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. He attempted to play through the injury in Week 2 against the Denver Broncos but left the game early and did not return.

Impact on the Texans

Cooks is a key member of the Texans’ offense and his absence will be a significant blow. He is the team’s leading receiver through two games, with 12 catches for 167 yards.

The Texans will have to rely on other receivers to step up in Cooks’ absence. Nico Collins and Chris Conley are expected to see increased playing time.

Timeline for Return

Cooks is eligible to return from injured reserve after Week 4. However, it is unclear if he will be healthy enough to do so.

The Texans have a bye in Week 5, which could give Cooks extra time to recover.

Outlook

The Texans are now 0-2 and facing a tough schedule in the coming weeks. They play the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Chargers in the next two games.

Cooks’ absence makes it even more difficult for the Texans to win games. The team will need to find a way to replace his production in order to have any chance of making the playoffs.