Cowboys at Redskins: 5 best fantasy options
By Matt Couden
![Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a pass against Washington Redskins linebacker Carlos Fields (59) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Washington won 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Jan 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten (82) catches a pass against Washington Redskins linebacker Carlos Fields (59) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Washington won 34-23. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/ac16e9f406dc367b8858c34bc4241e467fc15a4dd5e3d4818148d29be7c0b993.jpg)
3. Dez Bryant
Bryant seems like of those “must start” type players each week he’s going to be on the field. That holds true again here. Even though he had a poor performance in Week 1, he’s always capable of an explosive performance the next week.
It’s always volatile when it comes to the wide receiver spot each week. It’s also difficult to judge how a receiver’s season will go after just one game. However, Bryant is one of those names who sits in the top 10 of the fantasy boards along with fellow studs like Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham Jr., and Julio Jones.
That first game of the season saw him finish with just one catch and eight yards. He was targeted five times by the rookie quarterback. He had what appeared to be a touchdown at one point, but it was overturned due to his lack of ball control. Bryant is still clearly the star receiver on the team, meaning that the majority of opponents are wise to keeping an eye on him.
Bryant had three catches for 62 yards in a road win against Washington last season. He didn’t play in the team’s 34-23 loss to close out the season. He could be due to finish in the top receiving spot for his team on Sunday.
The biggest factor will be how the rookie quarterback works with Bryant. Will he give him enough looks and potential catches each week, or will fantasy owners have to wait for a potential Romo return?
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