The spotlight will be on as the play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Will Fuller V announced Monday he received a suspension for violating the 's performance-enhancing drug policy after unknowingly taking a banned substance. That means Cooks will have to step up in Houston's offense, and more targets could be coming Darren Fells' way as well.
Fuller's absence on top of Randall Cobb's injured reserve designation puts Cooks into must-start territory.
Through 11 games, the seventh-year wideout has 52 receptions for 719 yards and three touchdowns. He's a fringe flex/WR2 option when the Texans are at full strength.