Brandin Cooks was a godsend last week based on these same measures, but we will trust the historical data instead of our gut and go against Cooks this weekend.
The data shows that Cooks has done a lot worse in his short career when the New Orleans Saints were underdogs.
And it's not only him -- his quarterback, Drew Brees, has done much worse as an underdog.
| Player | Average FPPG as a Favorite | Average FPPG as an Underdog |
|---|---|---|
| Drew Brees | 24.96 | 19.04 |
| Brandin Cooks | 17.62 | 11.64 |
Now, I am not advocating that you bench Cooks in your season-long leagues because he should still do relatively well. This is more of a warning against loading up on him in daily formats because he is currently priced at $8,400 on FanDuel, which is the fifth-highest price at receiver on the board.
And after posting the top receiver score in Week 1, you can almost guarantee that Cooks will be highly-owned.