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Fantasy Football Focus on the Cowboys: Who to Start? Who to Sit?

If you are fans of both the Cowboys and fantasy football, then most likely those two worlds of yours have connections. In fantasy terms, let's look at who on the Cowboys can help you get that much needed win this week. Also, let's discuss who on the Cowboys can hurt your fantasy team.

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QB Tony Romo - Can he really put up two stinkers in a row, in two night games in a row? History shows that Romo has a habit of bouncing back after bad games. Even though he threw for a score and ran for a score last week against the Giants, his 127 yards, 16 incompletions, and three interceptions brought him down to a single FF digit performance in many leagues.

This is a tough call because as Romo showed in Week 1, he can still put up those same 30-burgers owners have been accustomed to in years past. And with the Cowboys' running game now looking to be a real threat, the play-action pass may open it up for his WRs to get downfield. If you have a solid backup that can get you consistent points to go with your solid team, sit Romo. If you have a low-scoring team and are willing to wait until Monday night to gamble on Romo, start him. Until he shows consistency, himself, expect this to be a tough decision every week.

RBs Marion Barber, Felix Jones, Tashard Choice - As of now, Barber (quad) will be a gametime decision. Sit him; it's not worth the gamble for such an important position in FF. If you have Felix Jones, I strongly recommend you consider starting him this week.

Even if Barber suits up, Jones will get a ton of attention on offense as the Cowboys would be expected to give Barber only light duty. Jones also seems to have earned the team's trust as a goalline back. His penchant for making the big play via run or pass is a boost to leagues that give bonus points for 40+ scores. As a backup, Felix "the Cat" has already amassed 174 yards from scrimmage and boasts a 9.1 yard rushing average. Wow, is right!

Choice is not as much the homerun threat as Jones is, but he could get 10-12 touches if Barber sits this one out. Still, don't expect him to get you a double-digit score this week. He is the team's third-down back and a solid runner, but I would sit him if you have a better option.

WRs Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin - During the first two weeks, this group has been heavily dependent on Romo's accuracy. Believe it or not, Crayton leads this group with five receptions. Sure, any of them can break out with a big play at any time, but I would sit any of them if you have better options. Until the Cowboys started feeding these guys the ball more, hot and cold weeks from this group should be expected. Besides, the dude down below is the team's true number one receiver.

TEs Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett - Is Jason Witten on your team? Start him. Simply, the guy is solid. He only had 33 yards last week (and one TD), but Romo barely surpassed the 100-yard passing mark. Witten is the go-to guy for this offense on third downs and will continue to be from week to week.

When the starting lineups are announced during each game, Bennett is part of that crew. Unfortunately, we haven't seen him receive many looks in the passing game. Until he does, sit him. 

K Nick Folk - Has he missed a field goal or extra point yet this year? No. If you have him, start him. The Cowboys average 32.5 points a game, which means he gets plenty of chances to score for owners.

Cowboys D/ST - You have to have mad faith to start this unit again. Through two contests, they have yet to force a turnover or record a sack. This week though, Jake Delhomme brings in some potential for the Dallas DBs to get an interception. And sackmaster DeMarcus Ware must be hungry for some stats.

I will leave you with these jaw-dropping stats to help you decide. The Dallas D has given up, on average, 27 points and 438.5 yards per game! Until Wade Phillips proves to be Mr. Fix-It, sit this unit.

 

After two weeks of fantasy footballing on Fleaflicker, the BTB and BTB Part Deux fantasy leagues are just starting to take shape. Like the NFL, it's still too early to draw any conclusions for the season. Players like RBs Steve Slaton, Matt Forte and WR Eddie Royal, who were fantasy studs last year, have yet to break loose. Others, such as WRs Steve Smith (NYG), Percy Harvin and RB Fred Jackson have shown to be solid contributors for their owners.

Owners with Drew Brees, Chris Johnson, and Frank Gore had to have been happy as clams last week with their humongous games. Anyways, let's get up to par with what's been going on in BTB's world of fantasy football.

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So, there you have it. And remember, for all your fantasy football needs SBNation's fantasy webpage is chock full of informational updates to help you set up your team from week-to-week. It saved me from starting Wes Welker last week. Glad I check it.

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I have a tough option at my second WR spot this week.

Dwayne Bowe would obviously be my first choice but he is banged up. After him I have Derrick Mason, Patrick Crayton, and Mario Manningham. My heart is telling me to start Crayton because I am hoping for a huggeee bounce back game from Romo and our WRs, but my brain tells me to stick with Bowe barring a last minute scratch from the lineup.

Beware D-Ware

by WittenRocks on Sep 26, 2009 11:36 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Me, too

My choice is Bowe, or Lee Evans (BUF)

I’m starting Bowe now but could change it before game time.

by BishopWest on Sep 26, 2009 11:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that game could be a shootout.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 27, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even though it's a rival player.. I'd go with Manningham.

Two of the Giants’ wide outs are out or hurt, not to mention right now Manningham is the number 1 WR in terms or FF.. at least in some of the leagues that I’m in. You saw him burn us.. In my head he will probably be a starter every week from here on out.

by Static on Sep 26, 2009 12:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

against the Bucs secondary

Manningham could do some damage

by scottmaui on Sep 26, 2009 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been scared to start Crayton.

I would do the same as Bishop and keep Bowe in until you see his status in the morning. Manningham is hot, so he’d be my next choice.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 3:49 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Am I the only one on the blog today?

These Monday Night games kill me…I have to endure the entire weekend of anticipation. Is it Monday yet?

Beware D-Ware

by WittenRocks on Sep 26, 2009 11:57 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I felt the same way last night

I found out that Friday night is really slooooooooow on the blog.

Everybody was partying but me I guess.

by BishopWest on Sep 26, 2009 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice to see some fantasy love

This should be a weekly deal if you ask me. Thanks Aaron!

I’m probably a damned fool, but I’m starting the Cowboys DST again. They put up back to back 0 point fantasy games but I know the second I drop them they will turn on the juice and some Cowboys hating friend (I have lots) will snag them off waivers and use them against me. This is especially hard because the Broncos DST is available and I know they are going to put a serious smack down on Jamarcus Russell.

I’m starting Felix and Romo for sure. I had to drop Bennett though because between him and the Cowboys DST I was getting destroyed. I guess that’s what happens when you’re a homer.

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Sep 26, 2009 12:07 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I have Barber and Bennett on one team....Roy on another...

I’m sitting Barber for the reasons you mentioned Aaron. And I’m starting Bennett in that W/T flex spot….I dropped Cowboys DST for the Broncos DST.

In another league, I have Steve Smith (NYG), Greg Jennings, TJ Houshamazilly, and Roy Williams on another team…3 WRs starting, TJ currently benched.

I’m with you on the homer thing. For some reason I feel like I have to have at least 1 Cowboys on my FF team(s).

by MicThaRock on Sep 26, 2009 12:11 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks, it will most likely be a weekly deal as the FF team focus is on the SBFF page every week.

And I will have to be a homer with you when it comes to starting the Dallas D. I may switch them up in one league, but their potential to break out of their slump just outweighs many of the teams on the waiver wire.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 12:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dropped them after week 1

in another league, and another team scooped them up, but then dropped them after they posted another goose egg. I’m tempted to pick them up again this week against the Panthers who gave up so many DST points to the Eagles in the first week (the Eagles DST was my top scorer and got me the win in the BTB league lol), but I also picked up Denver in the meantime and feel good about their matchup with the Raiders, so I think I’ll let me head rule over my heart and hope Dallas D bounces back strong this week and then I can still get them off the wire.

by scottmaui on Sep 26, 2009 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

if there’s any game where the Boys D will break out of the slump, it’ll be this one …. they just gotta get to Delhomme and rattle him.

Sugar ... water .... and, of course, purple.

by what_the_crap on Sep 26, 2009 2:07 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

I’m pretty much stuck with them unless I go with OAK vs. DEN. I’d rather gamble on Ware and Co.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 3:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm still starting three Cowboys this week

Somehow, I’m 2-0 with Roy Williams as my main reciever. Also have Giants’ Steve Smith. Picked him up right before game last week.

Nick Folk is getting more points than Bironas and Tennessee is playing the Jets this week.

Starting Felix Jones this week, because Portis might not play Sunday & Thomas Jones is playing Tennessee. As Aaron said, Felix will probably be our main guy this week even if Barber plays.

Good luck this week everyone.

by illcowboy on Sep 26, 2009 1:54 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I also saw that Bironas is listed as questionable becuz of a right ankle prob.

He should still go on Sunday, but that is def some cause for concern.

Nick is Folkin’ solid.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you guys say?

I have a dilemma of who I should start. In my flex role should I start Percy Harvin, or should I start Roy Williams? Harvin has been more dependable but is banged up and questionable for the game. So what do ya say fellas Roy, or Percy?

by NDCowboy8 on Sep 26, 2009 3:11 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Boy, I have been trying to trade for Percy Harvin and nobody seems to want to give him up.

The Vikings try to get the ball in his hands as it looks like his talent has transferred from college into the pro game. He’s scored in each contest so far this year.

Well, I just looked at ESPN and they have him listed as questionable. Here’s their story:

Harvin has missed practice the past two days due to severe migraine headaches, NFL.com reports. He also attended a team meeting on Friday, but didn’t practice, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He’s listed as questionable against the 49ers.
Spin:
It sounds like Harvin has a chance to return to full speed if he doesn’t wake up on Sunday with a similar headache. However, his status remains a game-time decision.

Even though the Cowboys’ passing game halted last week, I would think Roy could get 5 catches this Monday. Although he just had that one catch against the Giants, he nearly caught a TD. That would’ve kept him looking quite conservative from a FF perspective. Personally, I would go with Roy.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

www.fantasysharks.com says of Roy Williams
Shark Staff Projection
Just does not seem to be on same page with his QB… great potential with a high potent offense, but still risky as your low end #1 or high end #2 WR.
60 yards receiving on 4 receptions

and on Percy Harvin = Questionable / Illness

Shark Staff Projection
Showing signs of life in a non-passing offense, could be the top WR on the Vikings by year end.
50 yards receiving on 3 receptions

IMHO – I’d start Roy Williams

by BishopWest on Sep 26, 2009 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

getting bad breaks in the BTBII league...

i am the only 0-2 team with over 200 points.

by Cavazos on Sep 26, 2009 3:23 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

FF really depends on who you play in head-to-head leagues.

One of my friends last year was 2nd in the league in points, but he just so happen to play people when their players collectively had good weeks. He ended up finishing in 10th place.

It’s alot of fun, but it’s alot of luck as well.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

and when I look at my opponents in the upcoming weeks, I do not get to play any of them when their best players are out due to the bye week =/

oh well…..

by BishopWest on Sep 26, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I lucked out in the BTB league

get to play kill everbody in week 9 when AD is on bye

by scottmaui on Sep 26, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

head to head leagues have a lot of luck … roto leagues show the really good GMs, but aren’t as fun.

Sugar ... water .... and, of course, purple.

by what_the_crap on Sep 26, 2009 7:17 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the 10 or so leagues i've played in in my life

A top 3 team in points has only missed the postseason once.

Game to game, they’re luck, but usually the best teams make the playoffs.

Once the playoffs start, fantasy football is a total crapshoot, its almost a waste of time.

by foyesboys on Sep 26, 2009 8:15 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

What really sucks is if you have players on great teams that rest their guys in Weeks 16 & 17.

That can really screw you in leagues that stretch that far into the NFL season.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 11:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea

we’ve started having our playoffs week 14 and 15, but the best regular season team rarely seems to win

by foyesboys on Sep 28, 2009 12:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fantasy FB should have a separate area in SBNation

It doesn’t fit here w/the content.
Has nothing to do w/discussions of real football.

I know, I can just not read it. And I won’t. I’m just saying, if it floats your boat it should be somewhere else.

by Realist Larry on Sep 26, 2009 6:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

i understand your point

but personally I like discussing FF with other Cowboys fans. the folks here are BTB are the only ones I really want to discuss it with. And we can discuss the fantasy angle of the Cowboys players. Plus we have the 2 BTB leagues. so I think it is appropriate here.

In fact, it’s kind of like the NCAA thread. You could argue that it doesn’t belong on a Cowboys blog any more than FF does. I don’t have that much interest in college football, so I just don’t read that thread, but I can understand how folks here would like to discuss college games with each other even tho it has nothing directly to do with the Cowboys. Same with FF.

by scottmaui on Sep 26, 2009 8:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually I thought the NCAA thread was strange too

but then, as long as Alabama is winning I’ll throw a post out there.
Not many comments there though

by Realist Larry on Sep 27, 2009 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's only one post.

And from a stats perspective, it does stick in the heart of Cowboys’ news. Besides, how many more Romo/Garrett/Wade debates can we have?

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 11:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's true

especially after a loss!

by Realist Larry on Sep 27, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, if they lose again on MNF

we get to start it all over…unless special teams kills the game for us all. I doubt anyone will be wishing Bruce Read back, though.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 27, 2009 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

My F team (WheresWare?) is doing surprisingly well right now

But I’m gonna drop off fast and soon. I really doubt Gore will continue to tear it up the way he is….I don’t think AZ and Seattle are great run defenses, hes gonna have trouble against the NFC North and AFC South. Fred Jackson is one week away from losing half his carries at least. And I really doubt VIncent Jackson will continue to put up numbers as big as he has.

At least Roddy White has nowhere to go but up right now. Hes invisible.

Haha and Santana Moss is performing like a #4 wr…

by foyesboys on Sep 26, 2009 8:12 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess I should be scared

You just described my whole team that has lead me to 2-0.

Beware D-Ware

by WittenRocks on Sep 26, 2009 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gore is gonna have up and down weeks, but he’s got some more bad run D’s in his schedule and the 49ers are going to run, so he’ll still get you some wins.

And F. Jackson I think has played so well he may not lose as many touches as you think when Lynch comes back.

Your bench is a bit thin on RB tho lol.

I have S. Moss in my other league and benched him this week even tho he’s got a good matchup. I have no confidence in their offense at this point. which from a real perspective is great!

by scottmaui on Sep 26, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I read in the preseason that even when Lynch comes back, the Bills plan to use Jackson quite often.

And you’re right, Gore is definitely an up-and-down player. I’ve had him in a keeper league for three years now (3 keepers per year), and I have yet to justify franchising somebody else. He’s a weekly workhorse, and his speed last week surprised me.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santana Moss is killing me.

I will start him this last week against Detroit; if he flops again, I will dump him.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 26, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was licking my chops

with Portis playing against the Lions. Now he’s questionable. Ugh! After the Rams and Lions, the Skins schedule won’t get any easier. I got him in the third round, but he may end up a wasted pick as bad as the Skins offense has been.

by illcowboy on Sep 27, 2009 1:54 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a weird feeling that Moss is going to have a huge game

like a 20+ point game

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Sep 27, 2009 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could see that

even like in the 30s if he catches a long TD. They have to get him going if they want any offense. With Steve Breaston questionable, I have to go with Moss. I neglected my WRs this year to get good RBs and Witten.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 27, 2009 8:50 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did the opposite

I picked last so I went WR/WR and now I’m stuck with a bunch of RB’s with time shares. Ray Rice, McFadden, Felix, Moreno, Lynch, and Pierre Thomas. Before the season I thought my RB crew would turn out well with these young guys. Rice was supposed to be “the guy”, Pierre was supposed to be the breakout RB this season (injured), McFadden (sigh), Felix is getting a whopping 6 touches a game (!!!), Moreno has been injured and off to a slow start, and Lynch?? Now he’s gonna end up in a time share too. I mean, can it get much worse? All these guys have what it takes to be good to great fantasy backs, yet not one of them has turned out as planned. It’s early, but it aint pretty so far.

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Sep 27, 2009 9:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rice was picked pretty high in all the leagues I'm in.

And McGahee dropped to, usually, past the 9th. Now, he’s earned the respect of Mora and is seeing more playing time.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 27, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yahtzee!

He put up 29 points in my league.

Summarizing the Dallas Cowboys in two words; inconsistently amazing.

by sublimezg on Sep 28, 2009 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeehaw! Me2!

And the ’Skins still lost. What a great all-round game that was.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 28, 2009 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

and of course

I follow up my league high week 1 and 2 totals with a near league low in week 3….

Gore Hurt, Fred Jackson did little, Roddy White continues to be invisible, and Moss was on my bench…..

by foyesboys on Sep 28, 2009 12:58 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gore hurt me too.

The guy is a darned good player, but he just can’t get through a full season. You always need a good backup if you draft/keep him.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 28, 2009 10:05 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me2.

But over Forte and Slaton.

And the sign said long haired freaky people need not apply ...
http://twitter.com/BloggingTheBoys

by Aaron Novinger on Sep 27, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm hardcore

sticking with the cowboys on defense for a third week. i’ve won twice despite them, maybe i can win this time because of them. ;)

by faenix on Sep 27, 2009 8:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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