celebrates his 24th birthday today and the New England Patriots wide receiver has a reason to make this birthday extra special.
The former Oregon State star wide receiver caught the game-winning touchdown pass with 23 seconds remaining to give the Patriots a 36-33 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday.
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"He made a great catch," Patriots coach Bill Belichick told reporters after the game.
The 25-yard, game-winning catch capped Cooks best day since coming to the Patriots after a trade in March.