The Jared Cook breakout is here

It took some time, but now we’re seeing what the Saints were so excited about over the summer. Cook has hit a groove with Saints quarterback Drew Brees, catching six of his eight targets against the Panthers for 99 yards and a touchdown score. His numbers in New Orleans’ three games since the bye week are impressive, a combined 14 receptions on 20 targets (70% catch rate) for 206 yards and two touchdown catches. And that’s without the 42-yard catch-and-run called back by a dubious offensive pass interference foul. Cook can make plays down the seam and win above the rim on jump balls, and the Saints need to keep giving him opportunities to put defenses on their heels.

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