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9 Tony Romo, QB
Height/Weight: 6-2/226 | Birthdate: 04/21/1980 | Birthplace: San Diego, CA, USA | Team: Dallas Cowboys | College: Eastern Illinois | NFL Experience: 7 | Owned/Started%: 100/68 | Average Draft Position: 33.38
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Romo breaks out of funk Romo breaks out of funk Updated 11/26/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Dallas QB Tony Romo ended his three-game funk with a great game Thursday against Oakland. He was 18 of 29 passing for 309 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions. He also had one carry for minus-1 yard. Coming into this game, Romo had three touchdowns and three interceptions in his past three outings. Analysis: The key for Romo was getting WR Miles Austin and TE Jason Witten more involved. Austin also had a breakout game with seven catches for 145 yards and a touchdown. And Witten had his best game of the season with five catches for 107 yards. Romo was dealing with a back injury prior to the game, but he played at a high level. Hopefully it will continue heading into Week 13 at the Giants.
Romo active for Cowboys Romo active for Cowboys Updated 11/26/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Dallas QB Tony Romo, who came into Thursday's game with a back injury, is active and will start for the Cowboys against the Raiders. Romo was probable and expected to play after getting injured in Week 11 against Washington. Analysis: Keep Romo active in your Fantasy lineup unless you have a better alternative. The Raiders are solid against the pass and only one quarterback, Eli Manning, has passed for multiple touchdowns against Oakland this season. We view Romo as a low-end No. 1/high-end No. 2 Fantasy QB in this game. If you can afford to bench Romo, that's the safe move. Remember, he only has three touchdowns and three interceptions in his past three games.
Romo expects to play Romo expects to play Updated 11/25/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo was dismissive of questions about the back injury he sustained last week but says he'll be ready to play against the Raiders on Thanksgiving. The team listed him as probable for the game. "We're improving each day," he said. "We'll be ready to go tomorrow, sure. ... I feel very strongly that we're going to be able to go out there and do what we normally do, so I'm excited. ... This short week, you have to watch a lot of tape and get extra treatment to make sure you're prepared for Thursday." Analysis: Romo has a tough opponent here -- the Raiders have been solid against the pass -- but he has always played extremely well on Thanksgiving: He has two 300-yard games, 10 career touchdowns and two picks over three Turkey Days against softish defenses. Another weak opponent comes to Dallas for Turkey Day, so even with the Raiders' potent secondary you might expect Romo to play his best. If he were totally healthy we'd be inclined to agree, but because his back appears to be in rough shape, Fantasy owners might be taking a risk by starting him. Consider other options before finalizing your lineup but don't consider it too bad to go with Romo since he'll be motivated to play well.
Romo won't feast on Thanksgiving Romo won't feast on Thanksgiving Updated 11/24/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Dallas QB Tony Romo (back) is expected to be fine for the Week 12 game on Thanksgiving against the Raiders. Romo has never played in a game against the Raiders. He was on the sidelines the last time his team faced them back in 2005. Oakland possesses a very solid pass defense and has only allowed eight passing touchdowns this season. Romo has struggled recently and has thrown for three touchdowns and three interceptions in his last three games. Analysis: The Raiders can defend against the pass. It is about the only thing they do well. Expect Dallas to run a lot. Romo is hurting and has struggled recently. For that, leave him as a No. 2 Fantasy option for Week 12. There are better options out there.
Cowboys expect Romo back Cowboys expect Romo back Updated 11/23/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Tony Romo is feeling better, and Dallas Cowboys coach Wade Phillips is confident the quarterback will be ready to play Thursday. Phillips says his quarterback has already told the team that he "feels a lot better" than he did after taking a knee in the back early in the Cowboys' 7-6 victory over Washington on Sunday. Romo didn't miss a snap and completed seven consecutive passes on the game-winning touchdown drive in the final minutes, then took a post-game injection for his pain. "We've already talked to Tony and he says he feels a lot better. .... He had a little bit of stiffness. He had quite a bit during the ball game, but says he feels a lot better," Phillips said, adding there are no plans to rest Romo. "Not if he's ready to play. And we think he will be." Analysis: Romo will need to heal up quickly in time for his next game vs. the Raiders on Thanksgiving Day. Speaking of Thanksgiving, there's a catch -- Romo has always played extremely well on Thanksgiving: Last year against the Seahawks he threw for 331 yards and three TDs with just one interception. The year before against the Buccaneers he threw for 306 yards and five touchdowns with no interceptions. Another weak opponent comes to Dallas for Turkey Day, so even with the Raiders' potent secondary you might expect Romo to play his best. If he were totally healthy we'd be inclined to agree, but because his back appears to be in rough shape, Fantasy owners might be taking a risk by starting him. Consider other options before finalizing your lineup.
Hurting Romo leads game-winning drive Hurting Romo leads game-winning drive Updated 11/22/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Before and after every snap, Tony Romo felt the throbbing in his back, the result of an accidental blow suffered while making a first-quarter tackle, of all things. While he could block out the pain during most plays, he couldn't stop it from affecting his throws -- at least, not until the game was on the line. Given a break by a missed field goal, Romo scrambled for a first down, then completed seven straight passes, the last a 10-yarder to Patrick Crayton for a touchdown with 2:41 left that gave the Dallas Cowboys a 7-6 victory over the Washington Redskins on Sunday and preserved their spot atop the NFC East. "I've always felt like, no matter what is really wrong -- as long as it's not a broken bone or something that's going to keep you out -- just on the adrenalin of the game, you can always do it," Romo said. "That's just part of football, part of understanding that's the only way to play the game." Romo struggled for much of the day and finished 15 of 27 for 158 yards and the score. He threw an interception as well and rushed twice for 4 yards. Analysis: Romo was facing one of the best pass defenses in the NFL in Week 11 and it showed. Washington held him to his second-lowest passing total of the season. Still, Romo has now thrown at least one touchdown pass in six straight games and only has three interceptions over that span. Dallas plays Oakland in Week 12 on Thanksgiving and the Raiders are just so-so against the pass. Treat Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy option against the Raiders.
Romo to rock the Redskins? Romo to rock the Redskins? Updated 11/20/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Save for the 2007 season finale when he didn't finish the game in an effort to rest up for the playoffs, Tony Romo has been solid against the Redskins. In four meaningful games, Romo has 10 touchdowns and only four interceptions against them with three games over 275 yards passing. Romo faces the Redskins at home in Week 11. Analysis: Romo looked awful last week against a good Packers secondary and should feel some pressure from the Redskins' defensive front, although DT Albert Haynesworth is not a lock to play. We like Romo as a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB in Week 11. Start him if you don't have a better option.
Romo to face No. 1 pass defense Romo to face No. 1 pass defense Updated 11/17/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Dallas QB Tony Romo plays against Washington in Week 11. The Redskins own the No. 1 overall pass defense in the NFL but did give up two long touchdown passes to Kyle Orton and Brandon Marshall on Sunday. Romo met the Redskins twice last season. He threw for 300 yards and three touchdowns with one pick in Dallas, where the Week 11 game will be held. He was dismal in Washington, however, with one TD and two picks with just 198 passing yards. Analysis: Romo struggled last week against a much weaker pass defense in Green Bay. He's going to have his hands full with the Redskins and that keeps him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option, if he's a No. 1 at all.
Romo tops 250, but turns ball over Romo tops 250, but turns ball over Updated 11/15/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, who entered the game with nine touchdown passes and an average of 306.3 yards over his last four, topped 250 yards passing for the seventh straight game Week 10 at Green Bay. He threw only one touchdown, though, and turned the ball over twice -- once on a fumble and once in an interception. He completed 24 of 39 passes and ran three times for 13 yards. Analysis: Romo had a "bad game" by real-life standards, leading the Cowboys to only seven points. But he still had a respectable performance Fantasy-wise, even if he didn't quite deliver the same numbers that he had in recent weeks. He's the centerpiece of a good offense and will rarely leave you disappointed in Fantasy. His numbers should only improve with a good matchup Week 11 against the Redskins.
Romo has five TDs in past 2 vs. GB Romo has five TDs in past 2 vs. GB Updated 11/12/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: The Cowboys play at Green Bay in Week 10, and Dallas QB Tony Romo will be trying to continue his nice history vs. the Packers. The two teams met in each of the previous two seasons, with Romo throwing a total of five touchdowns in those meetings. Green Bay ranks eighth against the pass this season, but have allowed 16 scores through the air -- third most in the league. Analysis: Romo has been racking up the Fantasy points lately and will be extremely hard to bench in any format for Week 10. Just roll with him until he gives you reason not to.
Romo has another 300-yard outing Romo has another 300-yard outing Updated 11/9/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Dallas QB Tony Romo was 21 of 34 passing for 307 yards, one touchdown and one interception Sunday at Philadelphia. This was Romo's third 300-yard game in his past four outings. The one negative was Romo failed to pass for multiple touchdowns for the first time in his past four games, but he threw the game-winning touchdown to Miles Austin. Analysis: Romo continues to play like a No. 1 Fantasy QB after a rough start. He should stay hot in Week 10 at Green Bay, and keep Romo active in your lineup in all leagues.
Romo to try and stay hot vs. Philly Romo to try and stay hot vs. Philly Updated 11/5/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, who has thrown for 918 yards and eight touchdowns in his last three games, will try to stay hot in a Week 9 game at the Eagles. Philadelphia ranks 10th against the pass, although they have allowed 11 touchdowns through the air. Analysis: Romo has been the hottest Fantasy QB in recent weeks, but really struggled last season in the meeting between these two teams in Philly (180 yards, interception). Still, you can't sit a guy as sizzling as Romo, so start him in all formats as a No. 1 Fantasy QB.
Romo stays hot against Seattle Romo stays hot against Seattle Updated 11/1/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Dallas QB Tony Romo had another good game Sunday against Seattle. Romo was 21 of 36 passing for 256 yards and three touchdowns. He also had one carry for 10 yards and lost a fumble. Analysis: Romo now has eight touchdowns and no interceptions in his past three games against Kansas City, Atlanta and Seattle. He has a tough opponent in Week 9 at Philadelphia, but Romo has found new life with WR Miles Austin, who scored another touchdown against the Seahawks. Even Roy Williams scored against Seattle. Romo should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy QB against the Eagles.
Romo hoping for '08 repeat vs. Seahawks Romo hoping for '08 repeat vs. Seahawks Updated 10/28/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: The Cowboys host the Seahawks in Week 8, and Tony Romo's Fantasy owners will be hoping he can match the stats he put up against Seattle last season when he threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns. The Seahawks rank 16th against the pass in 2009. Analysis: After a rough first four games this season, Romo has really bounced back in his last two outings, each a 300-yard performance. He is connecting in a major way with WR Miles Austin and could rack up the Fantasy points once again in Week 8. Get him active in all leagues.
Romo thriving with new go-to guy Romo thriving with new go-to guy Updated 10/25/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo topped 300 yards passing for a second straight game and the third time this season Week 7 against the Falcons. He tied a season high with three touchdown passes, finishing 21 of 29 for 311 yards and no interceptions. He also ran six times for 31 yards. Over his last two games, 421 of Romo's 662 passing yards and four of his five passing touchdowns have gone to breakthrough WR Miles Austin. Analysis: Romo had four touchdown passes and four interceptions in his first four games, looking like a bust of a Fantasy quarterback. Then, Austin emerged, giving Romo the big-playmaking threat he used to have in Terrell Owens. Austin looks like a fixture in the Cowboys lineup now, so Romo's recent success should continue. He's back to being a clear No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 8 against the Seahawks.
Romo to face Falcons in Week 7 Romo to face Falcons in Week 7 Updated 10/21/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo will face a non-division opponent in Week 7 against Atlanta. The Falcons rank 21st in the NFL against the pass, allowing 241 passing yards per game. They have given up just five touchdown passes in five games, however, and have intercepted five passes. Analysis: The Falcons have been giving up yards through the air this season, but they have not been giving up touchdowns. They are coming off a week in which they allowed 300 yards and two touchdowns against Bears QB Jay Cutler, however. Considering the fact that Romo and the Cowboys have had an extra week to prepare for the Falcons due to the bye week, Romo could be in line for decent production. View him as a decent play in standard leagues.
Austin saves Romo's stat line Austin saves Romo's stat line Updated 10/11/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed 20 of 34 passes for 351 yards with two touchdowns and 5 rush yards at the Chiefs in Week 5. He can thank WR Miles Austin, starting in place of Roy Williams, for those totals. Austin had 10 catches for 250 yards with both touchdowns. Austin's scores both came on long catch-and-runs where he broke tackles and used his speed to escape into the end zone. His second touchdown gave Dallas the win in overtime. Analysis: Romo, who was CBSSports.com's Start of the Week, may have rediscovered a weapon to lean on in the coming weeks -- the two had some big games together last year. Plus he'll get Roy Williams back from a rib injury soon. The Cowboys are on bye in Week 6 but will return in Week 7 to play the Falcons at home. Romo should continue to be useful as a No. 1 Fantasy QB for that game, especially with two weeks to prepare.
Give Romo the nod this week Give Romo the nod this week Updated 10/9/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo has been awful of late, throwing for exactly 255 yards in each of his last two games with no touchdowns -- a rarity for him. But that should end this week as Romo and the 'Boys play at Kansas City against a Chiefs defense ranked 28th vs. the pass and without a strong pass-rush unit. Romo will be without WR Roy Williams (rib), which means he'll have to lean on tight end Jason Witten, receivers Patrick Crayton and Miles Austin and running backs Marion Barber and Tashard Choice, but the matchup still suggests success for him. After all, the Chiefs have allowed passing touchdowns from 35, 64, 25 and 54 yards out in their last two games. Romo is CBSSports.com's Start of the Week. Analysis: Many Fantasy owners are worried about starting Romo this week. Don't be -- the matchup is good and the pressure is on him to win. So long as it's not a playoff game, Romo tends to do his best when the eyeballs are on him following some bad games. Expect him to post at least modest totals on the Chiefs in Week 5. For more of CBSSports.com's start and sit recommendations, check out Jamey Eisenberg's Start 'Em and Sit 'Em.
Romo again without touchdown Week 4 Romo again without touchdown Week 4 Updated 10/4/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, who went without a touchdown in Week 3, did so again Week 4 at Denver, marking the first time in his career he has gone back-to-back games without scoring a touchdown. He turned the ball over twice -- once on an interception and once on a fumble -- and now has five turnovers in his last three games. He completed 25 of 42 passes for 255 yards. Analysis: Romo has thrown for 255 yards two straight weeks, so his production hasn't gotten anywhere. He's just not getting in the end zone. The Cowboys offense has too many weapons for him to lose No. 1 QB status in Fantasy, but he's not quite the slam dunk he has been in the past. Still, he has a good chance of rebounding in a big way Week 5 at Kansas City.
Romo goes without touchdown Week 3 Romo goes without touchdown Week 3 Updated 9/29/2009
Tony Romo, QB DAL
News: Dallas QB Tony Romo didn't exactly have a good Fantasy game on Monday night against the Panthers. He did, however, lead the Cowboys to victory in Week 3. Romo threw for 255 yards in the game on 22 of 33 passing and did not have a touchdown pass. He rushed five times for 22 yards. Romo missed on several passes near the goal line during the game. Dallas' passing game looked mixed up at times as well. Analysis: Romo has thrown for 735 yards in three games this season and has four touchdowns compared to three interceptions. He also has a rushing touchdown for the Cowboys. He's only completing 57.3 percent of his passes and that number needs to get better heading into Week 4 at Denver. The Broncos have displayed a solid secondary thus far this year and have yet to allow a passing touchdown. That makes Romo just a low-end No. 1/top-end No. 2 Fantasy option in Week 4.