Tony Romo (1 Viewer)

[Sweetness_34]

So what's the news....

 

[gbill2004]

He's starting this week.

 

[Bankerguy]

Looking good in practice and has zip on the ball. He will play with the splint, but everything points to Romo being near 100%.

 

[Buffaloes]

Any news on Witten too?

 

[Bankerguy]

Any news on Witten too?

He'll play although he is definately not 100%. Broken ribs don't repair in 2 weeks.I look for him to be more of a decoy this week. Nothing to base this (decoy) on, just a hunch.

 

[Oils_well]

 

[scrumptrulescent]

FBG projections have him below such offensive weapons as Bulger, Hasselbeck, and Fitzpatrick this week.

I'm starting him and expecting about 270 and 3 td's.

 

[BalcoBomber]

I'm starting Thigpen this week and will watch to see how Romo looks against a stout WAS defense.

 

[Flash]

FBG projections have him below such offensive weapons as Bulger, Hasselbeck, and Fitzpatrick this week. I'm starting him and expecting about 270 and 3 td's.

All three to TO

 

[Kiddnets]

I'm starting Thigpen this week and will watch to see how Romo looks against a stout WAS defense.

me too - juicy matchup and the kid has been good. Wash def has killed me all year

 

[Bankerguy]

In Week 4 I thought the Skins D played lights out defense. Romo in that game went for exactly 300 yards and 3TD's.

Now factor the following changes for this game:

-This game is in Washington not Dallas (crowd noise)

-Romo's pinky (Looks good in practice but not 100%)

-Portis is likely out and will hinder Washinton's ability to monoplize the TOP as they did in the previous game (38 mins)

-Addition of Roy Williams? It gives Romo another option.

-Witten is still not 100% with his ribs (He was their best receiver in the last game 90 yards/ 1TD)

I'll project 265 yards with 2-3 TD's. Certainly a very good FF starting option at QB.

FBG's will likely change their projection closer to game time.... imo.

 

[T Bell]

In Week 4 I thought the Skins D played lights out defense. Romo in that game went for exactly 300 yards and 3TD's.

Factor the following changes for this game:

-It's in Washington this time

-Romo's pinky

-Portis is likely out and will hinder Washinton's ability to monoplize the TOP as they did in the previous game (38 mins)

-Addition of Roy Williams

-Witten not 100% (Was their best receiver in the last game 90 yards/ 1TD)

I'll project 265 yards with 2-3 TD's. Certainly a very good FF starting option at QB.

FBG's will likely change their projection closer to game time.... imo.

Don't forget that a major factor in that first game was Garrett's bizarre play-calling, that gave only 8 carries to Barber in a game that was competitive throughout in terms of the score. Garrett apparently had decided he could pass against the Redskins, so much so that he didn't need to run, and that ended up being a miserable plan. If your run-pass ration is 11/47, then your QB had better pass for 300 yards. That was a major reason for the TOP disparity (38-22) in favor of the Redskins. I don't think that that gets repeated this time. Romo's still recovering from injury, they lost the last time they tried this even when Romo (and Witten) was healthy, and they're on the road for this game.

 

[Bankerguy]

In Week 4 I thought the Skins D played lights out defense. Romo in that game went for exactly 300 yards and 3TD's.

Factor the following changes for this game:

-It's in Washington this time

-Romo's pinky

-Portis is likely out and will hinder Washinton's ability to monoplize the TOP as they did in the previous game (38 mins)

-Addition of Roy Williams

-Witten not 100% (Was their best receiver in the last game 90 yards/ 1TD)

I'll project 265 yards with 2-3 TD's. Certainly a very good FF starting option at QB.

FBG's will likely change their projection closer to game time.... imo.

Don't forget that a major factor in that first game was Garrett's bizarre play-calling, that gave only 8 carries to Barber in a game that was competitive throughout in terms of the score. Garrett apparently had decided he could pass against the Redskins, so much so that he didn't need to run, and that ended up being a miserable plan. If your run-pass ration is 11/47, then your QB had better pass for 300 yards. That was a major reason for the TOP disparity (38-22) in favor of the Redskins. I don't think that that gets repeated this time. Romo's still recovering from injury, they lost the last time they tried this even when Romo (and Witten) was healthy, and they're on the road for this game.

Fair point about the carries.....I would certainly expect a little more from Barber (I'm still sceptical about Jones playing-despite other Dallas homers telling me I am crazy). Barber always seem to struggle against Washington, I would expect Red to call whatever is working and this likely means a higher passing percentage. Also without Portis, I have trouble envisioning the long 10-14 play drives you had the first time around.

I think my projection is sound 265 and 2-3Td's (TD's admitedly are hard to predict).

 

[T Bell]

In Week 4 I thought the Skins D played lights out defense. Romo in that game went for exactly 300 yards and 3TD's.

Factor the following changes for this game:

-It's in Washington this time

-Romo's pinky

-Portis is likely out and will hinder Washinton's ability to monoplize the TOP as they did in the previous game (38 mins)

-Addition of Roy Williams

-Witten not 100% (Was their best receiver in the last game 90 yards/ 1TD)

I'll project 265 yards with 2-3 TD's. Certainly a very good FF starting option at QB.

FBG's will likely change their projection closer to game time.... imo.

Don't forget that a major factor in that first game was Garrett's bizarre play-calling, that gave only 8 carries to Barber in a game that was competitive throughout in terms of the score. Garrett apparently had decided he could pass against the Redskins, so much so that he didn't need to run, and that ended up being a miserable plan. If your run-pass ration is 11/47, then your QB had better pass for 300 yards. That was a major reason for the TOP disparity (38-22) in favor of the Redskins. I don't think that that gets repeated this time. Romo's still recovering from injury, they lost the last time they tried this even when Romo (and Witten) was healthy, and they're on the road for this game.

Fair point about the carries.....I would certainly expect a little more from Barber (I'm still sceptical about Jones playing-despite other Dallas homers telling me I am crazy). Barber always seem to struggle against Washington, I would expect Red to call whatever is working and this likely means a higher passing percentage. Also without Portis, I have trouble envisioning the long 10-14 play drives you had the first time around.

I think my projection is sound 265 and 2-3Td's (TD's admitedly are hard to predict).

I would agree with those projections. I'm just pointing out that the first game doesn't seem like a good predictive model for this game.

 

[Bankerguy]

In Week 4 I thought the Skins D played lights out defense. Romo in that game went for exactly 300 yards and 3TD's.

Factor the following changes for this game:

-It's in Washington this time

-Romo's pinky

-Portis is likely out and will hinder Washinton's ability to monoplize the TOP as they did in the previous game (38 mins)

-Addition of Roy Williams

-Witten not 100% (Was their best receiver in the last game 90 yards/ 1TD)

I'll project 265 yards with 2-3 TD's. Certainly a very good FF starting option at QB.

FBG's will likely change their projection closer to game time.... imo.

Don't forget that a major factor in that first game was Garrett's bizarre play-calling, that gave only 8 carries to Barber in a game that was competitive throughout in terms of the score. Garrett apparently had decided he could pass against the Redskins, so much so that he didn't need to run, and that ended up being a miserable plan. If your run-pass ration is 11/47, then your QB had better pass for 300 yards. That was a major reason for the TOP disparity (38-22) in favor of the Redskins. I don't think that that gets repeated this time. Romo's still recovering from injury, they lost the last time they tried this even when Romo (and Witten) was healthy, and they're on the road for this game.

Fair point about the carries.....I would certainly expect a little more from Barber (I'm still sceptical about Jones playing-despite other Dallas homers telling me I am crazy). Barber always seem to struggle against Washington, I would expect Red to call whatever is working and this likely means a higher passing percentage. Also without Portis, I have trouble envisioning the long 10-14 play drives you had the first time around.

I think my projection is sound 265 and 2-3Td's (TD's admitedly are hard to predict).

I would agree with those projections. I'm just pointing out that the first game doesn't seem like a good predictive model for this game.

Agreed, I just used it as a starting point and then tried my best to factor the changes.Can't wait for this game.

 

[drew726]

He had 3 tds in the last 3 games he played before his injury. It's not like he broke a leg. There's no reason to bench him unless you have a stud backup QB.

 

[the_Truth]

Projections are out............and Romo is listed 24th!!! Behind even Matt Hasselbeck!?!?

 

[Nipsey]

Weather issues?

 

[erikf08]

My prediction will be 280 yds passing, 2 td's, 1 int and 1 lost fumble. Good #'s that won't win or lose a week for you.

 

[WiDDoW_MaKeR]

Well.. Romo threw for 300 yards and 3 TD's against Washington before he had Roy Williams out there as well. Considering Cowboy's banged up secondary and Portis' injury... this game could end up being even more of a shootout. I don't see any reason not to start him.

 

[Bankerguy]

In Week 4 I thought the Skins D played lights out defense. Romo in that game went for exactly 300 yards and 3TD's.

Factor the following changes for this game:

-It's in Washington this time

-Romo's pinky

-Portis is likely out and will hinder Washinton's ability to monoplize the TOP as they did in the previous game (38 mins)

-Addition of Roy Williams

-Witten not 100% (Was their best receiver in the last game 90 yards/ 1TD)

I'll project 265 yards with 2-3 TD's. Certainly a very good FF starting option at QB.

FBG's will likely change their projection closer to game time.... imo.

Don't forget that a major factor in that first game was Garrett's bizarre play-calling, that gave only 8 carries to Barber in a game that was competitive throughout in terms of the score. Garrett apparently had decided he could pass against the Redskins, so much so that he didn't need to run, and that ended up being a miserable plan. If your run-pass ration is 11/47, then your QB had better pass for 300 yards. That was a major reason for the TOP disparity (38-22) in favor of the Redskins. I don't think that that gets repeated this time. Romo's still recovering from injury, they lost the last time they tried this even when Romo (and Witten) was healthy, and they're on the road for this game.

Fair point about the carries.....I would certainly expect a little more from Barber (I'm still sceptical about Jones playing-despite other Dallas homers telling me I am crazy). Barber always seem to struggle against Washington, I would expect Red to call whatever is working and this likely means a higher passing percentage. Also without Portis, I have trouble envisioning the long 10-14 play drives you had the first time around.

I think my projection is sound 265 and 2-3Td's (TD's admitedly are hard to predict).

Sorry for the hi-jack.==========================

Felix Jones isn't practicing again

1:31 PM Wed, Nov 12, 2008 | Permalink | Yahoo! Buzz

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It's looking more and more likely that Felix Jones will have the same offensive production Sunday that he did in the September loss to the Redskins: no carries and no catches.

Jones isn't practicing again today. Wade Phillips told us last week that Jones, who injured his hamstring a month ago in Arizona, was ready to go and only being held out of practice as a precautionary measure. Well, it looks like ol' Wade might have been fibbing.

Wednesday is the biggest practice workday of the week. Teams don't hold rookie running backs who haven't played in a month out of Wednesday practices as a precaution. The hamstring of the Cowboys' most explosive player obviously isn't 100 percent.

 

[Manster]

my biggest concerns for this game are:

can Romo shake off the rust, and be accurate with a splint?

how will the o-line perform? i believe Kosier is going to start. it'd be nice if Romo isn't running for his life 1st game back.

will the o-line be able to open up some holes in the run game? the Dallas line has been overpowered and outquicked by opposing defenses lately. if we cant run, the pressure is on Romo.

playcalling? it's been talked about in this thread. im interested to see if Garrett can be more creative in getting the ball in the hands of the offensive weapons. obviously with Romo under center it opens up the playbook.

lots of ?? for the Cowboys this week. this is pretty much a must win. i believe in Romos ability to make it happen. what i'm not too sure of at this point, is the ability of the 0-line to hold up their end.