Drew Brees, Jimmy Graham, Brandin Cooks' Post-Week 10 Fantasy Reaction

Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints were involved in a thrilling matchup against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, but the biggest winner in the matchup was the fantasy owners who started tight end Jimmy Graham and wide receiver Brandin Cooks.   

Brees has been a stud throughout his career, but his numbers have been relatively down in 2014. Fantasy owners who have been patient, however, were rewarded with a stellar performance from one of the best quarterbacks in the league.

Player	Completions/Attempts	Yards	TDs	INTs	Rating
Drew Brees	28/47	292	3	2	81.2

For the eighth time this season, Brees passed 250 passing yards, but it was only the second time all season he threw at least three touchdowns. Fantasy owners who bought low on Brees or have stuck with him continue to reap the rewards.

As for his receivers, owners should be starting Graham in every formatted fantasy league. If you have Graham, you were showered with points once again. Besides New England’s Rob Gronkowski, Graham is the top player at his position.

Player	Receptions	Targets	Yards	Average	TDs
B. Cooks	5	8	90	18.0	1
J. Graham	10	13	76	7.6	2

On the other hand, Cooks has been a revelation for the Saints in his rookie season. While he has been inconsistent in terms of points this year, Cooks scored his second touchdown in three weeks and amassed at least 90 yards receiving for the second time over the same stretch.

With a Week 11 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at home, Brees, Graham and Cooks should be started in all fantasy leagues.

*Stats via NFL.com.

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