Cooper, selected fifth overall in the 2015 draft, had performed well for two consecutive seasons. He made the Pro Bowl and was named to the All-Pro Second Team as a rookie, and was universally regarded as one of the finest players of the 2015 class.
In the first half of this season, on one hand, quarterback Carl had been absent due to injuries, and on the other, Cooper himself also experienced some lows. As a result, he hadn't made much of an impact and was nearly forgotten by people.
It wasn't until the game against the Kansas City Chiefs that Cooper rebounded from rock bottom.
Not only did he regain his form, but the Oakland Raiders also rejoined the playoff race. Cooper immediately returned to his youthful and spirited form from when he first gained fame, eager to start trash-talking even before the pre-game interviews began.
Afterward, Houston fired back without showing weakness.
