Cooper recorded one reception on two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots. One week after failing to see a target, Cooper's role in the Buffalo offense remained minimal. His only catch of the day came early in the second quarter, and he's now had 15 receiving yards or fewer in three of his last four contests. Though it could change, the Bills passing offense currently appears to run through Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid.
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ACTIVELatest Amari Cooper news
Team
Buffalo Bills
Birthdate
6/17/1994 (30)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 210 lbs
Draft Info
2015: Rd 1; Pk (LV)
Birthplace
Miami, FL, USA
Position
WR
College
Alabama
Experience
10 seasons
Career History
Buffalo Bills
2024-Present
(1 season)
Cleveland Browns
2022-2024
(3 seasons)
Dallas Cowboys
2018-2022
(4 seasons)
Cooper recorded one reception on two targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Patriots. One week after failing to see a target, Cooper's role in the Buffalo offense remained minimal. His only catch of the day came early in the second quarter, and he's now had 15 receiving yards or fewer in three of his last four contests. Though it could change, the Bills passing offense currently appears to run through Khalil Shakir and Dalton Kincaid.
Cooper played 32 of the Bills' 70 snaps on offense and went without a target in Sunday's 48-42 win over the Lions. Fresh off a big Week 14 performance in the Bills' 44-42 loss to the Rams in which he recorded six catches for 95 yards on a season-high 14 targets, Cooper unexpectedly saw no involvement at all Sunday in another high-scoring affair. Though his snap share (46 percent) was similar to last week's 54 percent rate, Cooper didn't garner any looks on any of the 34 pass attempts from quarterback Josh Allen, who spread the ball around to nine different pass catchers. The Buffalo offense is rolling at the moment and doesn't look on track to slow down with the team facing two relatively unimposing defenses in the Patriots (twice) and Jets (once) over the final three games of the regular season, but Cooper's weekly output looks like it could be highly volatile down the stretch while Allen often leans on an array of playmakers rather than a narrower usage tree.
Cooper recorded six receptions on 14 targets for 95 yards in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams. Cooper had been slow to make an impact in the Buffalo offense, as he had failed to top four receptions or 66 yards in four games with the team. That changed against the Rams, as he easily paced the team in targets and had a team-high six receptions. While it wasn't the most efficient showing, Cooper did have long gains of 26, 25 and 18 yards. He should have momentum heading into a Week 15 showdown with the Lions, though the Bills could also be welcoming back Keon Coleman (wrist) and Dalton Kincaid (knee).
Cooper caught all three of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers. Cooper's first target didn't come until just over a minute before halftime, as Josh Allen threw the ball only 17 times. The second of Cooper's three catches doesn't stand out in his box score, but it resulted in a highlight play, as he took advantage of a generous lack of a whistle after his forward progress stopped and had time to pitch the ball back to Allen, who proceeded to get into the end zone. Buffalo went run-heavy in cold and snowy conditions, but Cooper won't have to deal with that limitation in sunny Los Angeles and thus projects to be more involved in Week 14 against the Rams.
Cooper (wrist) caught two of three targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 30-21 win over the Chiefs. Cooper made a successful return from a wrist injury that cost him two-plus games and left the wideout listed as questionable for Week 11. The 10-year pro made his mark on the game with a pair of big-chunk gains on his two receptions as Buffalo dealt Kansas City its first loss of the season. With no setbacks reported and a bye week on tap, fantasy managers can expect a well-rested Cooper back for a Week 13 matchup against the 49ers on Dec. 1.
Cooper (wrist) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs. Cooper was listed as a limited practice participant this past week before approaching the contest listed as questionable. In his return from a two-game absence, it remains to be seen if Cooper (who's been working with a soft cast on his wrist during practice, per ESPN's Adam Schefter) is limited at all; however, his availability in any capacity bolsters a Bills' pass-catching corps that will be without a pair of key options in WR Keon Coleman (wrist) and TE Dalton Kincaid (knee). In eight games overall this season (six with Cleveland and two with Buffalo), Cooper has combined for a 29/319/3 receiving line on 60 targets.
Cooper (wrist), who is listed as questionable, is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Cooper, who was listed as a limited practice participant this past week, has been working with a soft cast on his wrist. If he is able to suit up versus Kansas City, Cooper could still be limited in some capacity. Either way, the wideout's status is worth verifying when the Bills' inactive list is posted 90 minutes ahead of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
Cooper (wrist) will be limited in Friday's practice and listed as questionable for Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET game against the Chiefs, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports. Cooper has missed the Bills' last two games, but his ability to practice all week -- albeit in a limited fashion -- gives him a chance to return to action this weekend. If Cooper is available versus Kansas City, he'd provide a significant boost to a Buffalo wideout corps that will be without Keon Coleman (wrist). Look for added context regarding Cooper's Week 11 status to arrive late Saturday or early Sunday, when national reporters such as NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter post their weekly pre-game injury updates.
Cooper (wrist) was a limited participant at practice Thursday. Cooper -- who has missed two straight games -- was also listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's walk-through session, so he'll probably need to practice fully Friday in order to approach Sunday's game against the Chiefs without an injury designation. For his part, Cooper told Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com on Thursday that he feels like he's trending toward playing Sunday. If Cooper is indeed able to face Kansas City, his availability would provide a major boost to a Buffalo pass-catching corps that will be without wideout Keon Coleman (wrist), and possibly tight end Dalton Kincaid (knee).