Cole secured his only target for four yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Falcons.

Cole's performance was nothing to write home about, but his outlook for the 2018 season may have experienced a significant boost nonetheless after Marqise Lee exited the game with an ugly knee injury. While Lee still needs further testing to determine the extent of the damage, there's little question he's in danger of a lengthy absence, which would force Cole into the No. 1 role after he ran alongside Lee with the first-team offense throughout training camp. Donte Moncrief, Dede Westbrook and 2018 second-round pick D.J. Chark also stand to see larger roles in the passing game.