Brandin Cooks’ Los Angeles Rams career got off to a good start in the opener against the Raiders last week, and it took a huge leap in the Week 2 against the Cardinals this past Sunday. Cooks had seven catches for 159 yards and racked up almost half of Jared Goff’s yardage total on a day where the quarterback threw for 354. To get a better sense of how good Cooks’ day was, I dove back into the film and found three plays in particular that really stood out. Check them out below:

1. 13-yard reception in 1st quarter

The Rams’ offense actually struggled a bit out the gate. The first drive resulted in a quick punt, and the second appeared headed for the same fate. Backed up deep in their own territory, the Rams faced a third-and-11 after two unsuccessful Todd Gurley runs. It was essential they converted here to avoid setting Arizona up with great field position, and Cooks ran a great route to create just a bit of separation just beyond the sticks. The ball is already thrown just as Cooks is coming out of his break so he has to locate it, adjust to it, and make a great diving catch in a split-second with a defender draped all over him. It was a crucial play and may have been Cooks’ most impressive catch of the day.

2. 57-yard reception in 3rd quarter

On the Rams’ very first offensive play of the second half, Cooks and Goff hooked up for their biggest play of the day. The Rams led comfortably at this point, 19-0, but the game wasn’t quite over yet and this play set the Rams up to put it away for good (although Goff would throw his interception three plays later). Cooks showed off his straight-line speed here, absolutely torching cornerback Jamar Taylor. Safety Tre Boston (the player in the middle of the field), saw Cooper Kupp breaking over the middle and started shading toward him. Taylor was visibly upset with Boston after the play, indicating he thought he was going to have help. Goff correctly noticed Boston committing toward Kupp and realized there would be no safety help for Taylor and chucked it up. Cooks had about 5 yards on Taylor and if the ball hadn’t been a little underthrown, it likely would’ve gone for a touchdown.

3. 24-yard reception in 4th quarter on third-and-4

The game was already put away at this point, but it was another critical play for the offense. Another third down with a completion necessary to continue the drive, and Cooks came up big again. Lined up in the slot, Cooks easily gets over the top of safety Budda Baker, and Goff makes an impressive throw off the back of his foot over Baker’s head. The throw is a little high and Cooks makes a great adjustment in the air to come down with the ball and pick up a huge gain.

The bottom line:

Cooks had a great day. The selected clips above show off Cooks’ diversity pretty well. Not only is he incredibly fast (he ran a 4.33 40 at the combine) and capable of being one of the league’s better deep-threats, he’s also a skilled possession receiver who can move the chains when necessary. He’s the best weapon Goff has had in his career and should have many more big days like this moving forward.