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Dez Bryant (1 Viewer)

I'll probably play him over Dwayne Bowe this week. At least last week showed that DAL will force him the ball multiple times a game.

ETA: also to add to this... If Tillman is on Austin, thats all the more reason to look Dez's way. Tillman might not be a great cover corner, but the guy forces fumbles like no other.

 
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Max Power said:
I'll probably play him over Dwayne Bowe this week. At least last week showed that DAL will force him the ball multiple times a game.ETA: also to add to this... If Tillman is on Austin, thats all the more reason to look Dez's way. Tillman might not be a great cover corner, but the guy forces fumbles like no other.
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Bowman will be on Austin which is all the more reason to look Bryant's way. Bowman is better in coverage than Tilliman. Tillman stripping footballs causes more harm than good since it usually means a missed tackle. If you think the Cowboys will avoid Tillman because of his ball stripping ability you are mistaken.
 
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I am probably going to start Bryant over Knox. I think the Dallas pass rush will cause a lot of problems for the Bears, while I don't think the Bears secondary will be able to handle Austin and Bryant.

 
I'm not, but I have Roddy White and Steve Smith (CAR). My other receivers are Dez, Naanee, Mike Williams (TB) and Nate Wash. Who do think should be WR3, WR4, WR5, and WR6? I'm getting rid of one this week to make room for a RB on the waiver wire. Just looking for an outside opinion.

 
Start 3 between Dez, Ocho, Welker, and Desean. Right now I've got Dez on the bench but that may change.

 
Dez was targeted 12 times last week. I wouldn't expect anything less than that this week.

Having gotten his feet a little wet, while knocking off some rust, I would also expect to see a lot more production out of his touches as well.

 
Depends on if the OC can pull his head out of his ###.

9 of those 12 targets were easily diagnosed bone crushing quick outs.

If Garrett has one of his good game plans Dez will shine.

 
I am not. I didn't see anything that would make me sit guys like Santana Moss or Hines Ward, my No. 2 and 3 Wr's. I don't think he scores his 1st TD and I didn't see him open very often downfield if at all last week. He was targeted more than I thought he would be, but it takes more than just targets.

If I were the Cowboys, I'd turn everything into a 2 man passing game with Austin and Witten and the run game. They tried to go to Dez just to say they did too often IMO and I didn't see a whole lot of production out of it. But then again, Jerry is stubborn and maybe they try and do it again to prove they didn't waste another 1st round pick this year.

Anyway, he's on my bench as I'm in favor of S. Moss and H. Ward.

 
Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
I am not. I didn't see anything that would make me sit guys like Santana Moss or Hines Ward, my No. 2 and 3 Wr's. I don't think he scores his 1st TD and I didn't see him open very often downfield if at all last week. He was targeted more than I thought he would be, but it takes more than just targets.If I were the Cowboys, I'd turn everything into a 2 man passing game with Austin and Witten and the run game. They tried to go to Dez just to say they did too often IMO and I didn't see a whole lot of production out of it. But then again, Jerry is stubborn and maybe they try and do it again to prove they didn't waste another 1st round pick this year.Anyway, he's on my bench as I'm in favor of S. Moss and H. Ward.
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I wouldn't start Dez over Moss as of yet but Hines would be on my bench in a heartbeat.
 
DaWidowMaker said:
Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
I am not. I didn't see anything that would make me sit guys like Santana Moss or Hines Ward, my No. 2 and 3 Wr's. I don't think he scores his 1st TD and I didn't see him open very often downfield if at all last week. He was targeted more than I thought he would be, but it takes more than just targets.If I were the Cowboys, I'd turn everything into a 2 man passing game with Austin and Witten and the run game. They tried to go to Dez just to say they did too often IMO and I didn't see a whole lot of production out of it. But then again, Jerry is stubborn and maybe they try and do it again to prove they didn't waste another 1st round pick this year.Anyway, he's on my bench as I'm in favor of S. Moss and H. Ward.
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I wouldn't start Dez over Moss as of yet but Hines would be on my bench in a heartbeat.
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Ward will outscore dez in all formats. This is the essence of under appreciated and over hyped.
 
Multiple Scores said:
DaWidowMaker said:
Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
I am not. I didn't see anything that would make me sit guys like Santana Moss or Hines Ward, my No. 2 and 3 Wr's. I don't think he scores his 1st TD and I didn't see him open very often downfield if at all last week. He was targeted more than I thought he would be, but it takes more than just targets.If I were the Cowboys, I'd turn everything into a 2 man passing game with Austin and Witten and the run game. They tried to go to Dez just to say they did too often IMO and I didn't see a whole lot of production out of it. But then again, Jerry is stubborn and maybe they try and do it again to prove they didn't waste another 1st round pick this year.Anyway, he's on my bench as I'm in favor of S. Moss and H. Ward.
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I wouldn't start Dez over Moss as of yet but Hines would be on my bench in a heartbeat.
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Ward will outscore dez in all formats. This is the essence of under appreciated and over hyped.
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Hmmm, what about formats that reward returns yards equal to receiving yards? I'm not saying that Dez is the favorite in this format, but I'm also not sure that Ward is a slam-dunk favorite either.
 
Dez over MSW.

After owning MSW for a few years in a dynasty format, I'm just about willing to roll anyone but out there. He's too inconsistent for my fantasy tastes.

 
Iwannabeacowboybaby! said:
I am not. I didn't see anything that would make me sit guys like Santana Moss or Hines Ward, my No. 2 and 3 Wr's. I don't think he scores his 1st TD and I didn't see him open very often downfield if at all last week. He was targeted more than I thought he would be, but it takes more than just targets.If I were the Cowboys, I'd turn everything into a 2 man passing game with Austin and Witten and the run game. They tried to go to Dez just to say they did too often IMO and I didn't see a whole lot of production out of it. But then again, Jerry is stubborn and maybe they try and do it again to prove they didn't waste another 1st round pick this year.Anyway, he's on my bench as I'm in favor of S. Moss and H. Ward.
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agreed. With a favorable rushing match up and the coaching debacle last week, they will keep it more on the ground and less Dez who is in the mini doghouse anyway for telling a relative who told a stranger who told the world what plays Dez was going to run and when before the game Sunday. The dude is not savvy and his 16 Wonderlic score will keep him behind the big star 8 ball most of his career IMO
 
Starting Roddy/SSMith(nyg) and Dez over MWilliams, BMW, MSW, Harvin and Gaffney.

For me, the 12 targets were the deciding factor, but was in major debate with myself over him or MWilliams, seems he gets alot of looks also.

 
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Ward will outscore dez in all formats. This is the essence of under appreciated and over hyped.
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Probably a fair characterization. Just as has been the case with Michael Crabtree going into this season. Problem is, the diva act doesn't fly if you don't produce to back it up.Like most things, the truth probably lies somewhere in the middle here.

 
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I thought he meant starting over S.Moss not Randy...No way in the world do you start Dez over Randy Moss...or even Santana Moss right now.

 
to anyone who watched the game, what happened on his 2 catches and how many snaps did he play? i saw the return TD, and after his performance yesterday and possible panic mode in dallas, roy getting the axe from wr2 could come sooner rather than later

 
nlgb1 said:
to anyone who watched the game, what happened on his 2 catches and how many snaps did he play? i saw the return TD, and after his performance yesterday and possible panic mode in dallas, roy getting the axe from wr2 could come sooner rather than later
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I see that coming too - kids a playmaker - JJ will want him on the field...
 
On the Prelim PPR cheatsheet from Dodds, Bryant is way, way, way down the list. I don’t put just a ton of stock in the weekly rankings but if a player is slotted way off from where I would think then I will at least use that to reconsider.

I see Bryant's role continuing to grow. Dallas will have to score points at Houston to keep up. Houston surrended 1 jillion passing yards to Peyton and then 1 billion to McNabb.

Seems like the perfect WR3 to own and the matchup this week is about as good as it gets. You fellas starting Dez?

 
starting him with confidence. I could easily see 80+ and a score. I think the matchups won't get much better than this and the team is looking for a spark. Why not target your rookie more and really see what he can do?

 
I thought the exact same thing this week.

On my squad he is ranked way below Knox & Sims-Walker and a hair under Mike Williams, SEA.

My initial roster has him starting and I'm not sure why someone wouldn't have high expectations for Dez this week. If Dodds doesn't move him up, but Bloom has him higher, I'll roll with him based on my gut. But if both FBG's are still down on him toward the end of the week, I may actually send an e-mail and ask specifically why.

 
That Little Voice said:
On the Prelim PPR cheatsheet from Dodds, Bryant is way, way, way down the list. I don’t put just a ton of stock in the weekly rankings but if a player is slotted way off from where I would think then I will at least use that to reconsider.I see Bryant's role continuing to grow. Dallas will have to score points at Houston to keep up. Houston surrended 1 jillion passing yards to Peyton and then 1 billion to McNabb.Seems like the perfect WR3 to own and the matchup this week is about as good as it gets. You fellas starting Dez?
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Just ignore Dodds he's had him in the 60s the last few weeks Ive started him every week with confidence and he's WR17
 
I didnt see this on Roto until after I posted, but its the first contra-Dez thing ive seen or heard.

After playing 43 snaps in Week 1, Dez Bryant was on the field for just 28 snaps in Week 2.This had a little bit to do with a minor leg injury Bryant suffered in the fourth quarter Sunday. But the rookie was also spotted looking lost on his routes and it's possible the Cowboys aren't sure he's up to speed mentally yet. Bryant will get better rapidly as the season moves along, but for now he's a WR3.
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He still has had more targets than Roy Williams. They want to get him the ball and Dodds has him ranked too low in my opinion.

 
I watched the whole game and I'd say he and Roy played to a draw. There was one catch Roy had that I think was intended for Austin cause Austin was right behind him. I didn't see Bryant do anything that I noticed being bad or that was called out by the announcers, but I/They could have missed something.

However, a rookie WR occasionally looking lost on routes is expected and shouldn't affect their use of him. Roy often looks lost on routes and he's a seven-year vet.

 
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I watched the whole game and I'd say he and Roy played to a draw. There was one catch Roy had that I think was intended for Austin cause Austin was right behind him. I didn't see Bryant do anything that I noticed being bad or that was called out by the announcers, but I/They could have missed something.However, a rookie WR occasionally looking lost on routes is expected and shouldn't affect their use of him. Roy often looks lost on routes and he's a seven-year vet.
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Roy just looks like a big gangly goof out there after he catches the ball....he looks un-coordinated
 
Garts said:
Clifford said:
I watched the whole game and I'd say he and Roy played to a draw. There was one catch Roy had that I think was intended for Austin cause Austin was right behind him. I didn't see Bryant do anything that I noticed being bad or that was called out by the announcers, but I/They could have missed something.However, a rookie WR occasionally looking lost on routes is expected and shouldn't affect their use of him. Roy often looks lost on routes and he's a seven-year vet.
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Roy just looks like a big gangly goof out there after he catches the ball....he looks un-coordinated
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:lmao:I went to Texas and this one had me lolcoptering. Its true.Unrelated, i need to increase my usage of the word goof. Its a great word. :no:
 
Jayrod said:
Bloom's projections are in and Dez is up much higher there.
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Much more in line with my thinking but I might bump him a little more. This game is going to be a barnburner and this could be the game when Dez puts Roy in the rearview.
 
Hmmm..

In addition to a rib injury, Dez Bryant also appeared to get his leg "rolled up" last week against the Bears.Bryant was seen limping afterward and later spent time on the exercise bike. The Cowboys cited the rib injury for Bryant's absence Wednesday, so the lower leg injury doesn't appear to be serious. Check back late Thursday afternoon for an update on his status.
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