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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%: 100/90 | Average Draft Position: 33.38
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 Romo to try and stay hot vs. Philly
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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
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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. |
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Romo hoping for '08 repeat vs. Seahawks
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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. |
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Romo thriving with new go-to guy
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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. |
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Romo to face Falcons in Week 7
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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. |
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Austin saves Romo's stat line
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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. |
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Give Romo the nod this week
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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
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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. |
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Romo goes without touchdown Week 3
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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. |
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Romo aims for more Monday night magic
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Updated 9/22/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo was abysmal in Week 2's home opener against the Giants. Romo was off-target and awful completing less than half of his passes (13 of 29) for 127 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions, all of which resulted in New York touchdowns. He promised to get better and his first opportunity comes Week 3 at home against Carolina. The last time Romo played the Panthers was in 2007 at Carolina. He threw for 257 yards with a touchdown and an interception in that game. | Analysis: Romo was facing one of the better teams in the NFL against the pass Week 2 and that contributed to his poor play. Unfortunately, the Panthers have allowed even fewer passing yards per game this season. Carolina has, however, given up 5 passing touchdowns and we expect Romo to make good on his word to improve, especially with the game coming on Monday night. Romo is looking for his third straight MNF game with 300-plus yards and 2-plus touchdowns. It is a more favorable matchup so continue to trust Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 3. |
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Romo miserable in home debut
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Updated 9/21/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo was off-target and awful in his first regular-season home game at Cowboys Stadium, completing less than half of his passes (13 of 29) for 127 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions, all of which resulted in New York touchdowns. Romo's first interception was returned for a TD, the second was a bit of a fluke (it bounced up off Jason Witten's shoe) and the third was a punt-like heave into double coverage. A rushing score did help his cause. "I'm sorry that I wasn't able to play up to the level the rest of the other guys did," Romo said. "I have to get better at the mistakes I made and I will." | Analysis: Romo will attempt to make amends for this game when he and the Cowboys host the Panthers next Monday. With the number of quarterback surprises around the league, some Fantasy owners might give some thought to benching Romo after this game. Feel free, but the Panthers' secondary has been porous through two games and will only look good in Week 3 if Romo's struggles continue. Consider him a valid starter for the upcoming matchup. |
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Romo active as expected
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Updated 9/20/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo, who was listed as probable for Week 2 against the Giants with an ankle sprain, is active and will play Sunday night as expected. | Analysis: Keep Romo active in all leagues. He should be considered a No. 1 Fantasy QB against the Giants. |
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Romo not worried about ankle
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Updated 9/16/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, who played through an ankle injury in Week 1 at Tampa Bay, says he is not concerned about the ankle, according to the Dallas Morning News. Romo said he would get the ankle taped and would not worry about it. Romo, who practiced in full all week, is listed as probable. | Analysis: Romo did not anticipate any problems practicing during the week. He will face a very tough Giants pass defense in Week 2 in the Cowboys' home opener on Sunday night and being any less mobile than normal against a very strong pass rush could be bad news. The Giants allowed 187 yards and one touchdown in Week 1 against Redskins QB Jason Campbell, whom they sacked three times. They also intercepted him once and recovered a forced fumble for a touchdown. Fantasy owners should temper expectations some due to the matchup, but we recommend starting him under most circumstances. Romo showed some inaccuraccy in Week 1 at Tampa, but wound up with good numbers (career-high 353 yards, three TDs) thanks to some long touchdowns. We currently project him to throw for 309 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. He threw for 244 yards and two scores at home against the Giants in 2008. |
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Romo hurts ankle in win
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Updated 9/14/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys QB Tony Romo injured his right ankle in Sunday's win at Tampa Bay. Romo said he was hurt in the third quarter, but he did not leave the game. "It'll be fine," Romo said, but he is scheduled for more tests Monday. Romo missed three games last year with a fractured right pinkie finger. He also battled through a gash on his chin, lower back and rib injuries last season. | Analysis: Romo threw for a career-high 353 yards and three long touchdowns against the Bucs and came out looking great in his first start without Terrell Owens. Hopefully the injury is minor and Romo won't be forced to miss any time. We like Romo as a No. 1 QB even in his Week 2 matchup against the tough Giants defense. |
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Romo has career day vs. Bucs
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Updated 9/13/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys are off to a good start without Terrell Owens. Romo threw for a career-high 353 yards and three long touchdowns Sunday, helping the Cowboys begin the post-T.O. era with a 34-21 victory that ruined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' debut under coach Raheem Morris. Miles Austin avoided two tacklers on the sideline to score on a 42-yard reception just before halftime and Roy Williams streaked through a mistake-prone secondary on a 66-yard TD play early in the third quarter. Romo teamed with Patrick Crayton, who had six catches for 135 yards, on the longest completion of the Pro Bowl quarterback's career -- 80 yards -- for a fourth-quarter TD that thwarted any realistic hopes for a Tampa Bay comeback. | Analysis: Romo did look a little hesitant in the first half before hitting Austin late in the second quarter. At times, it looked as though Romo was still slinging passes to Owens since he was making throws only T.O. has caught in past seasons. But once Romo settled down and adjusted to his receivers, he looked poised and as good as any quarterback in the NFL. He is going to get a real test in Week 2 against the Giants. If he passes with flying colors, then the T.O. talk will quickly die down. Romo is still worth using as a No. 1 Fantasy QB in Week 2. He passed for 244 yards and two touchdowns in one game against New York last season. |
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Romo throws first TD post-T.O.
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Updated 9/13/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo began the post-Terrell Owens era in Week 1 against the Bucs. While at times it looked as though Romo was missing the former All-Pro receiver, he got his confidence up with a late first half touchdown strike to Miles Austin. The duo combined for a 42-yard catch-and-run that saw Austin break two tackles on his way to the end zone. | Analysis: Romo finished the first half 8 of 15 for 115 yards and one touchdown. There were times in the half when Romo appeared to miss T.O. There was an instance at the goal line when he threw a strike to tight end Martellus Bennet instead of throwing it up in the air for him to go get it, and he also missed a wide-open Austin after the receiver blew past the secondary. But he finally found a rhythm late in the second quarter and should continue to develop rapport with his receivers. |
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Romo beginning post-T.O. era in T.B.
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Updated 9/9/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo and the Cowboys will face a non-divisional opponent in Week 1 when they travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers. The Cowboys QB has not faced the Buccaneers in the regular season since 2006-07. He was injured last season when the two teams faced each other. | Analysis: Romo threw for 306 yards and five touchdowns the last time he faced the Buccaneers, but that was a long time ago. The Bucs finished with he fourth best pass defense in the NFL last season, giving up just 187.3 yards per game. They allowed 23 touchdowns and intercepted 22 passes. The Buccaneers did lose guru defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin this past offseason and their defensive unit has undergone some changes, but the matchups should not be seen as particularly favorable for Romo from a Fantasy standpoint. This will be a good test for Romo to see how his post-Terrell Owens era will begin. He's still a safe play in any format, but a comparable QB with a better matchup could cause you to sit Romo this week. |
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Romo throws first interception
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Updated 8/30/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo had his first interception of the preseason in Saturday's game against the 49ers. Romo was 11 of 17 passing for 125 yards and the interception. "I had some pressure up the middle, and I couldn't hold it a second longer to find where the safety was," Romo said. "I need to probably eat it there so I don't make that mistake." | Analysis: Romo remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB coming into the season. He loses Terrell Owens, but Romo still has quality targets in Jason Witten, Roy Williams, Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton. Continue to draft Romo as a starting Fantasy option, and he's worth a pick in Round 4 in all leagues. |
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Romo admits he's changing
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Updated 8/27/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Since training camp opened, Cowboys QB Tony Romo has avoided the sloppy mistakes that trigger debates about his recklessness and leadership. There hasn't been a single squabble with a receiver. Romo is all about football these days, and the Cowboys can only hope things keep going this smoothly during the season. Moreover, he's sticking to the fundamentals of the game in hopes of leading the Cowboys to the playoffs. "Obviously the way I was before wasn't getting the job done to the extent to the goal you want to accomplish," Romo said. "So you just keep going and keep going and hopefully you are able to accomplish that one day. ... Either you are trying to get better or you are content as a player. I am not content. I don't think this team is. We are striving to be a team that we hope can make everybody excited or have an exciting time watching us play this season. We are enjoying it." | Analysis: Perhaps the best sign of Romo's new demeanor is how he's spreading around the ball. Seven players already have caught his passes, plus he's thrown to three others. Romo's willingness to look at all his receivers, tight ends and running backs (even a backup fullback) shows he's snapped out of the must-throw-to-T.O. mindset that sometimes doomed Dallas last season. Taking Owens out of the equation obviously removed a big threat, but it's helped broaden the Cowboys' plans. Now Romo will attempt to lead an offense with talents from Roy Williams to Jason Witten to a trio of potent running backs. There's no question that Romo is a solid No. 1 Fantasy passer with good value considering that he'll go between Rounds 4 and 6 in drafts. |
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Romo shines in Dallas' new digs
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Updated 8/22/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas Cowboys fans got a glimpse of everything they were hoping to see Friday night. Their new stadium dazzled. Tony Romo was darn good. And the Cowboys won, pretty easily. In the first football game at the nearly $1.2 billion Cowboys Stadium, Romo looked right at home, going 18 of 24 for 192 yards and sending Dallas on its way to a 30-10 victory over the Tennessee Titans in a preseason game. "It was incredible," Romo said, comparing the atmosphere to a regular-season game. "It's really exciting to be a part of something this special. It's only going to continue and get better as the year goes on." | Analysis: Romo didn't throw a touchdown pass in the game but he led a 15-play, 90-yard drive that ended with a 1-yard TD run on the team's second possession after an initial three-and-out. Romo looked good in his new building and we think he'll be very good this season. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB worth drafting in Round 4 or 5 in all leagues. |
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Romo has good debut
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Updated 8/14/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: With Terrell Owens far away in Buffalo, Tony Romo happily spread the ball around. Romo threw an 8-yard touchdown pass to favorite target Jason Witten to cap a brief but successful night before the Oakland Raiders rallied for a 31-10 victory against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night in the exhibition opener for both teams. Romo completed his four passes on the night to four receivers before leaving with a 7-3 lead that Dallas' reserves could not protect. "I don't think it means anything," Romo said. "If one guy caught six straight balls and then we scored, that's fine, too. It's just about whatever the defense allows us on that specific play." | Analysis: Romo played two drives, going three-and-out on the first after former teammate Greg Ellis batted down his first pass of the game, and throwing the TD to Witten on the second. Romo and the Dallas offense looked sharp on the second drive as he completed all four of his passes and the Cowboys mixed in the run effectively. We think Romo will do just fine this season, and he remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB worth drafting in Round 4 or 5 in all leagues. |
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Williams-Romo connection clicking
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Updated 8/5/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo and Roy Williams had easily their best day of training camp Wednesday, a week after the Dallas Cowboys starting practicing at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Coach Wade Phillips says it takes time for a quarterback and receiver to get in synch. Although the star quarterback and his new No. 1 receiver threw together during the summer, Phillips said it's different now that they're wearing pads and facing a defense. Their timing was excellent in their last two practices and it's clear they're starting to get on the same page. Williams caught only 19 passes in 10 games last year after being acquired from Detroit. | Analysis: Excellent news for Romo, who needs Williams to be a consistent threat in order to maintain his status as being an elite Fantasy QB. He loses Terrell Owens, but Romo still has quality targets in Williams, Jason Witten, Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton. Continue to draft Romo as a starting Fantasy option, and he's worth a pick in Round 4 or 5 in all leagues. |
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Romo works on game
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Updated 8/3/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys QB Tony Romo has made some adjustments to his game this training camp. The report says he has tweaked his footwork for a quicker delivery on certain throws and has worked on ball security. Romo has altered his stance on throws made to his left. Instead of positioning his feet upfield, which means he has to throw across his body, his feet are now angled to the left. His velocity and accuracy have improved on 12- and 17-yard throws to the sidelines. "His stance was a little closed, I guess, is the best way to say it," quarterbacks coach Wade Wilson said. "He's getting his hips a little more open now, and that allows him to drive the ball to the sideline more." Holding onto the ball has been another emphasis. Romo's seven lost fumbles tied for the league's worst mark last season. The Cowboys want Romo to keep two hands on the ball whenever he slides in the pocket to avoid the rush. | Analysis: Hopefully this will keep Romo playing at a high level, and he remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB coming into the season. He loses Terrell Owens, but Romo still has quality targets in Jason Witten, Roy Williams, Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton. Continue to draft Romo as a starting Fantasy option, and he's worth a pick in Round 4 in all leagues. |
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Romo ready for training camp
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Updated 7/30/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo addressed the media Thursday and feels confident heading into training camp. He doesn't have Terrell Owens any more and has to prove he can lead the Cowboys to a Super Bowl run, but he's ready for the season and to answer any questions. "It feels about the same, it's always a high level of optimism and intensity and energy," Romo said. "You know what to expect when you've been here a few times, and it's exciting, and its training camp, and its time to get going." Romo said he feels more prepared as a QB entering his third season as a starter. "I think as you play the position, and as you get older, you slowly understand things, and it's like anybody who does something over the course of time, you gain a little more understanding every year that goes by," he said. Romo also said he's not worried about Owens being gone or any other distractions. "For us it's about going forward and improving this year," he said. "It's about today, it's not about our first game, its not about next week, its about today and today's practice. We improved toady and now we have to come back and do the exact same thing this afternoon and take another step forward. I tell the guys you just keep stacking days together and you add them all up at the end of the year." | Analysis: We think Romo should do fine this year, and he should be able to make plays with Owens gone. He still has Jason Witten and Roy Williams, and Patrick Crayton and Miles Austin will also play a role. Consider Romo a No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick beginning in Round 4 in all leagues. |
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Jones, Phillips counting on Romo
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Updated 7/29/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports the Cowboys are counting on QB Tony Romo this season, especially owner Jerry Jones and coach Wade Phillips. "I do know firsthand how Tony is approaching this season, visiting with him on a very personal basis and how he's approaching the preparation, how he's approaching his role," Jones said. "You can call it leadership. You can call it execution. You can call it protecting the ball. It's all there at that position, but from my perspective as owner and general manager, I like where we are and I like the experience he's gotten over the years." Phillips has compared Romo's work ethic and competitiveness to Jim Kelly and John Elway, Hall of Fame quarterbacks he was around in Buffalo and Denver. Romo is "similar in that he was at every workout during the offseason, and the rest of the players look at that, and if you have anybody slacking off during the offseason you can go to them and say, 'Look, Tony Romo is out there working; you need to be working.' That really helps with your football team." | Analysis: Romo has some question marks this year with Terrell Owens gone and his lack of playmakers at receiver with Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton and Miles Austin leading the way with TE Jason Witten. We still view Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy QB, and he's worth drafting with a mid-round pick. He might not approach the 36 touchdowns he threw in 2007, but he should still post enough quality stats to be successful for Fantasy owners this season. |
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Kitna could help Romo
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Updated 6/25/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys QB Tony Romo will benefit from his new backup, Jon Kitna. Carson Palmer, who used to get tutelage from Kitna from their days in Cincinnati, said Romo is in luck that Kitna is on his team. "If Tony just follows what he says and listens to him, he's going to have a huge year," Palmer said during a radio interview, per the newspaper. "I thought that was a great point that not a lot of people picked up on." | Analysis: Palmer reiterated his feelings about Kitna helping Romo on the Jim Rome radio show Thursday afternoon. We think Romo should do fine this year, and the extra coaching from Kitna will help. Consider Romo a No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick beginning in Round 4 in all leagues. |
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Romo ready to work
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Updated 6/16/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys QB Tony Romo is trying to prove he's dedicated to football this season and is ready to become a leader now that Terrell Owens is gone. "Back in February, when we started going at this thing, you look at tape, you look at yourself, and you say, 'What did I not do successful or what hurt me this season when I was out on the football field?'" Romo said. "You have to really be harsh sometimes on yourself, and you ask questions from people that you trust. Then you look at it." Romo also has been dedicated to developing a rapport with new No. 1 WR Roy Williams. "Oh, we're close," Romo said. "For a receiver and quarterback, it's not just about running a route on air. It's about the different coverages you're going to see and how you're going to come out of your break versus a guy on certain leverage – he's inside, he's outside, he's on your hip, he's underneath you." | Analysis: Romo said he has tweaked his footwork, which he believes will help a quick delivery be quicker. He has pushed himself more in the weight room after suffering through a fractured pinkie as well as back and rib injuries in 2008. We like Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy QB this year. He's not a Top 5 option any more, but he remains a quality QB worth a mid-round pick in all leagues. |
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Offense will be more Romo friendly
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Updated 6/4/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports that days before releasing WR Terrell Owens, owner Jerry Jones declared that the Cowboys' offense would be "Romo friendly" in reference to QB Tony Romo. Owens doesn't know what Jones meant by that. "I have no earthly idea," Owens said in a radio interview. "Maybe if it was T.O. friendly, maybe I would be still in Dallas." Owens, who publicly complained about offensive coordinator Jason Garrett's system in the middle of the season, didn't believe the Cowboys' offense last season brought out the best in him or Romo. "It became very simplistic," Owens said. "As I said, there wasn't a lot of deviation really from Week 1 to Week 10. I think the things that I said toward the end of the year, Romo came out and said toward the end of the year as well. We didn't have any adjustments for what the defenses were giving us." | Analysis: We expect Romo to still be successful this season even without Owens. He still has talented weapons in Jason Witten, Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton and Miles Austin. Continue to count on Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy QB, and he's worth drafting as early as Round 4 in all leagues. |
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Romo loses top target in Owens
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Updated 3/5/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Cowboys have released WR Terrell Owens. That ends his three-year tenure with QB Tony Romo, who connected with Owens for the vast majority of his 38 scores while in Dallas. Last year, Romo and Owens combined for nine scores and 952 yards over 13 games, and Owens' nine scores accounted for roughly 35 percent of Romo's 26 touchdowns. In 2007, Owens' 15 touchdowns made up nearly 42 percent of Romo's 16 end-zone tosses. | Analysis: Romo's receiving corps will feature Roy Williams, Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin and Sam Hurd, as well as tight ends Jason Witten and Martellus Bennett. Missing Terrell Owens should not only make a dent in Romo's passing yardage but most certainly in his touchdown production. He should still warrant use as a No. 1 Fantasy QB, but he's falling back to a middle-end option instead of a Top-5 passer. He'll be worth a pick between Rounds 5 and 6 in drafts this summer assuming the Cowboys don't add another receiver. |
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Romo promises success in 2009
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Updated 1/22/2009 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Buried in a Dallas Morning News article about how Tony Romo is planning to be more of a leader on the Cowboys is a promise from the Dallas quarterback about how his team will do next year. "I promise you, this football team is going to be a good football team next year," Romo said. Romo acknowledged that he needs to become more of a leader in the locker room and added that 2008 was the toughest year he's had physically speaking. He also has spoken with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and the two will work this offseason to improve the club's offense. "We met after (the season) and went into what went pretty good and what we could've done differently," Romo said. "Going forward, I'm pretty excited about some of the things we're going to be doing." | Analysis: While the focus is on Romo's behavior off the field, Fantasy owners can't complain much about how he did on the field. Missing three games with a broken pinkie finger on his throwing hand, Romo managed to throw for 3,448 yards on 276-of-450 passing (61.3 comp. pct.; 7.7 yards per attempt) with 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. Romo scraped up another 41 rush yards but added a career-worst seven fumbles lost. It wasn't his best season, but it was still a quality effort as he had six games with at least 300 yards passing and another eight games with two or more touchdowns (six with three touchdowns). Assuming that the Cowboys offensive core (Romo, T.O., Barber, Witten) and brain trust (Garrett) are back in '09, Romo should have a chance to top 4,000 yards and 30 touchdowns as a No. 1 Fantasy QB. We still think he's worth a draft pick starting in early Round 3. |
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Romo collapses in shower
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Updated 12/29/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News had the scoop on Cowboys QB Tony Romo collapsing while taking his post-game shower after getting hammered by the Eagles in Week 17. Trainers say the collapse was due to a rib injury he suffered during the game. When asked about the collapse, Romo said, "Um, you know, I was just a little banged up, I guess." | Analysis: Romo came up way short in another crucial late-season game, dropping his record to 5-8 in December after Week 17's 44-6 loss to the Eagles. Romo completed 21-of-39 passes for 183 yards. He didn't have a touchdown and was picked off once. Romo also fumbled twice, one leading to a 73-yard touchdown return by Chris Clemons. Romo is developing the stigma as a quarterback that falls short in big games. He is 0-for-2 in the playoffs with Dallas and failed to get them into the 2008 playoffs. He had a pretty productive season despite missing a few games with a broken pinkie. Romo will likely be one of the NFL's top passers again in 2009 and that makes him a legit No. 1 Fantasy QB on Draft Day, though owners will fear another late-season collapse and go in another direction. |
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Romo can't win the big game
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Updated 12/28/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo came up way short in another crucial game, dropping his record to 5-8 in December after Week 17's 44-6 loss to the Eagles. Romo completed 21-of-39 passes for 183 yards. He didn't have a touchdown and was picked off once. Romo also fumbled twice, one leading to a 73-yard touchdown return by Chris Clemons. | Analysis: Romo is developing the stigma as a quarterback that falls short in big games. He is 0-for-2 in the playoffs with Dallas and failed to get them into the 2008 playoffs Week 17 in a must-win game. Romo had a pretty productive season despite missing a few games with a thumb injury. Romo will likely be one of the NFL's top passers again in 2009 and that makes him a legit No. 1 Fantasy QB on Draft Day. |
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Romo set to play Week 17
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Updated 12/27/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo seems to be over the midweek illness that caused him to miss a day of practice. "I think he's feeling all right now," coach Wade Phillips said Friday. "He was maybe a little weak yesterday, but he's doing a lot better today. I think he'll be ready to go." | Analysis: Romo was sent home with medicine to treat flulike symptoms Wednesday. He returned to practice Thursday, and worked out again Friday as Dallas finished preparing for a pivotal game Sunday in Philadelphia. The Cowboys are guaranteed a playoff spot with a victory, certain to miss the playoffs with a loss. That means the Cowboys will do their all to win and you expect Romo's best. Go into Week 17 with Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy QB and don't worry about a setback. |
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Romo back at practice
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Updated 12/25/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo returned to work Thursday and was expected to practice a day after being sent home with flu-like symptoms. Romo shuffled through the hallway on his way to a quarterbacks meeting before the workout. Asked if he felt better, Romo said, "Oh, yeah. I feel like a hundred dollars." The Cowboys close the regular season Sunday in Philadelphia. Dallas gets a wild card with a win, misses the playoffs with a loss. "We'll make him practice double today," Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said, smiling. "We'll make him practice extra so he can catch up for people who worried about him missing practice yesterday." | Analysis: It looks like Romo is clear to play for Sunday's game at the Eagles. Go into Week 17 with Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy QB and don't worry about a setback. |
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Romo ill but says he'll play
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Updated 12/24/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo missed practice Wednesday because he was ill, an absence that comes days before a game Dallas must win to make the playoffs. The Cowboys play at Philadelphia on Sunday. They're guaranteed of getting an NFC wild card with a victory. Romo has been limited by a back injury and earlier this season missed three games with a broken pinkie on his throwing hand. He said Tuesday he would be ready to play. "It's December," he said. "Everybody plays with different things. It's part of the game." | Analysis: We'd be stunned if Romo missed the game over a case of the sniffles. Expect him to go full bore and have a shot at continuing to post good totals against the Eagles on Sunday. He's not a bona fide No. 1 Fantasy QB because of the prominence of runner Tashard Choice and because of Terrell Owens' inability to routinely top 100 yards receiving, but he's still a very good choice this weekend. |
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Romo throws late TDs to save face
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Updated 12/21/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo threw touchdown passes to Terrell Owens and Jason Witten over the last 3:36, each putting Dallas within two points in Saturday night's Week 16 game against Baltimore. But the Ravens answered both with one-play scoring drives, both coming on runs up the middle against a defense that had done a great job against the run all night. When Romo's final drive ended on downs, fans began to boo in the final game to be played at Texas Stadium. Romo finished 24-of-45 for 252 yards with the two scores and two interceptions, both falling into the open arms of safety Ed Reed. Romo also lost a fumble in the game. | Analysis: Romo has thrown for at least two touchdowns in four of his last five games but also has six interceptions over that span. The Cowboys play at Philadelphia in Week 17 and Romo torched the Eagles for 312 yards, three touchdowns and one pick in Week 2 at home. The Eagles possess one of the better pass defenses in the league, however, and are a much better team this time around as both are vying for the playoffs. Romo is a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option in Week 17. |
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Romo fine for Texas Stadium's last night
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Updated 12/20/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo is healthy and active in Week 16 hosting the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night. Romo is starting the game and should not be hampered by the back injury that was limiting him in practice this week. | Analysis: Romo is a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option against that Ravens defense that is one of the toughest in football. Still, if he's your guy, you have to trust him in Week 16 on Saturday night closing Texas Stadium. |
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Romo listed as probable for Week 16
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Updated 12/18/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: QB Tony Romo said Thursday he will be ready Saturday night when Dallas plays its Texas Stadium finale against the Baltimore Ravens . "If I've been able to do it once already, I can't imagine it ever being worse than that," Romo said. "I did it last week so if that's the worst that it gets, I should be able to play either way." | Analysis: Romo was in obvious pain after taking a hard shot to the back in the first half Sunday night against the New York Giants, but he finished the game. He went through most of Wednesday's practice despite being stiff and sore and said before practicing again Thursday that his back was feeling progressively better. Romo is a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option against that Ravens defense, but you can rest assured he will start this week. |
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Romo limited but expected to start
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Updated 12/17/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo was limited in practice on Wednesday with a back contusion he suffered in Week 15's game against the Giants. However, according to the Dallas Morning News head coach Wade Phillips said Tony Romo took the majority of the snaps in practice on Wednesday, and there's little question that Romo will be ready to go week 16 against the Ravens. "He's just sore," Phillips said of Romo. "He's real sore." | Analysis: Sore or not, Romo is going to probably be feeling it the next day after dealing with the Ravens defense in Week 16. The Ravens are likely the last team Romo would like to play with a back injury because he's going to end up on his back quite a few times on Saturday. Romo is a low-end No. 1 Fantasy option against that Ravens defense, but if you have someone comparable on your bench, think about going with them this week because you cannot completely trust Romo's back situation. |
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Back won't slow Romo down
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Updated 12/16/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports that back contusion that Cowboys QB Tony Romo suffered vs. the Giants in Week 15 shouldn't limit him in the team's game vs. Baltimore on Saturday as part of Week 16 action. "He's going to be sore, so we'll see," coach Wade Phillips said. "We'll see where he is on Wednesday." | Analysis: Assume Romo to be active for the game against the Ravens, essentially a playoff game for both teams. Romo has plenty of weapons to use against Baltimore, but the Ravens' pass rush and surprisingly good secondary in spite of injuries to their starters will make for problems. Consider Romo a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 16 action. |
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Romo bounces back
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Updated 12/15/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo battled a bad back, a controversy with his top wideout and tight end and rebounded from a bad game last week against the Steelers with a strong outing against the Giants on Sunday. Romo, who hurt his back in the first half against the Giants, was 20-of-30 passing for 244 yards and two touchdowns. He also added four carries for 7 yards and lost a fumble. | Analysis: Romo looked like an elite quarterback again. He was sacked four times and hurt his back but played through the pain. He also involved all his receivers to avoid any controversy about favoring Jason Witten over Terrell Owens. Witten had five catches for 44 yards, but Owens had three catches for 38, including a key drop early in the game. Still, Romo threw to nine different receivers with touchdowns to Patrick Crayton and Deon Anderson. Look for Romo to stay hot in Week 16 against Baltimore on Saturday. He will continue to throw even with a tough matchup against the Ravens. |
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Romo comes back down to earth
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Updated 12/7/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo had a three-interception game Week 14 against Pittsburgh, with his final pick being returned 26 yards by Deshea Townsend for the game-winning score during a 20-13 loss to the Steelers. Romo, who was sacked three times, completed 19-of-36 passes for 210 yards. His only touchdown came in the third quarter on a 12-yard strike to Terrell Owens in the back of the end zone after he was nearly sacked numerous times on the play. | Analysis: Romo came into Week 14 having thrown six touchdowns in his previous two games. He also passed for 300 yards in both outings. However, he went up against the elements -- cold weather -- and a tough Steelers pass defense Week 14 and lost the battle. Romo looks to get on track Week 15 against the Giants. He missed their first matchup with a finger injury, however, Romo passed for 592 yards and eight touchdowns in two games against New York last season. Consider Romo a No. 1 Fantasy QB. |
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Romo's outlook getting worse
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Updated 12/6/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: With the news that Cowboys RB Marion Barber won't play against the Steelers in Week 14 at Pittsburgh, Tony Romo's potential for a monster game statistically dwindles. How come? Not only does Barber provide a punishing running presence for Romo to work off of, but he also catches the ball out of the backfield and pads Romo's bottom line. Now, rookie RB Tashard Choice will start, and he's not expected to post big stats. Furthermore, Choice will be responsible for blocking blitzers, and that's a task that likely will be too much for the first-year player, who hasn't started an NFL game yet. That's going to mean even more pressure on Romo, which won't help his accuracy or timing. Furthermore, the weather is expected to be very cold around game time, with the city of Pittsburgh fresh off of a snow storm. | Analysis: As a result of this, we've dropped Romo in our quarterback rankings and think anyone who is planning on starting him on Sunday ought to think twice. He might have a shot at 250 yards and a couple of touchdowns, but he might also suffer the same fate as nearly every single quarterback the Steelers have faced this season. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB this week. |
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Romo has tough matchup
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Updated 12/4/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo has a tough matchup in Week 14 at Pittsburgh. The Steelers' defense ranks No. 1 in the league. The unit is No. 1 against the run, No. 1 against the pass and has allowed the fewest points (270). Since returning from a fractured pinkie, Romo has completed 64-of-100 passes for 870 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions in three straight Cowboys wins. He leads the NFL with a 103.2 passer rating and is just three off the league lead with 21 touchdown passes despite missing three games. But the Steelers have not allowed 300 yards in a game this season (the Cowboys have allowed 300 seven times), and Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin is impressed with Romo. "He throws touchdowns. He doesn't throw picks. He doesn't get sacked. What else is there?" Tomlin said in the Dallas Morning News. "He's a guy who has a penchant for the big play. He seems like he's a guy that seizes moments. People feed off of him. He makes them go." | Analysis: The Steelers have faced hot quarterbacks this season and turned them cold. San Diego's Philip Rivers had been leading the NFL in passer rating (106.4) before posting a 43.6 rating against Pittsburgh in Week 11. Washington's Jason Campbell did not throw an interception in his first eight games, but the Steelers picked him off twice. New England's Matt Cassel had posted back-to-back 400-yard passing games heading into Sunday's game vs. Pittsburgh, but he threw for 169 yards, was intercepted twice and sacked twice vs. the Steelers. Look for Romo to struggle also, but he remains a No. 1 Fantasy option this week. Look for him to throw a couple of touchdowns, but he will also turn the ball over a couple of times as well. Weather could also play a factor this week in Pittsburgh. |
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Romo impressive again Thursday
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Updated 11/28/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, who passed for 341 yards and three touchdowns in Week 12 against San Francisco, nearly duplicated that performance Thursday against Seattle. Romo finished 22-of-33 for 331 yards and three touchdowns with an interception. Jason Witten was a big part of the offense for the first time since breaking a rib, catching nine passes for 115 yards (both season highs) and a touchdown. Terrell Owens had five catches for 98 yards and a touchdown. He blew his chance for a second straight 100-yard game by dropping a wide-open slant in the fourth quarter. Romo started 12-of-14 for 198 yards and two touchdowns, with RB Marion Barber scoring once in between. It was the first time all season the Cowboys scored touchdowns on three straight drives. And it was the first time they'd started a game that way since Oct. 9, 1994, according to Stats Inc. | Analysis: It appears like Romo is back with over 600 passing yards and six touchdowns in his past two games. He also likes playing on Thanksgiving. Romo is 3-0 on the holiday, with great numbers: 65-of-91 (71.4 percent) for 832 yards with 10 touchdowns and two interceptions. Next up for Romo is at Pittsburgh in Week 14, which will be a difficult challenge, but continue to start Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy option. |
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Romo active for Seahawks
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Updated 11/27/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: As expected, Dallas QB Tony Romo is active for Thursday's game against Seattle. Romo is still dealing with the broken finger on his throwing hand, but he has played the past two games. | Analysis: Consider Romo a No. 1 Fantasy option this week against the Seahawks. Keep him active on Thanksgiving and expect a good performance. |
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Romo gets full week of practice
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Updated 11/26/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo (right finger) practiced in full on Wednesday and is expected to start in Week 13 against the Seahawks. | Analysis: Romo threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns in Week 12 while wearing a splint against the 49ers. Guess what? He's expected to be without the splint against Seattle's pass defense that is even worse than San Francisco. That is all that is needed to be said. Romo is a must-start and can be expected to do big things on Thursday. Want more proof of starting him? In the 2006 Thanksgiving game, Romo threw for 306 yards and five touchdowns. We don't expect that kind of ridiculousness Thursday, but he's defintely a must-start. |
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Romo might lose splint Thursday
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Updated 11/25/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo is still practicing with his split on Tuesday leading up to hosting the Seahawks on Thanksgiving in Week 13. There is a good chance that he'll be able to play without it in the game, however. "It's getting a lot better. I feel like I could probably get to a point where (I could be) playing without the splint this week," Romo said during a conference call with Seattle media. "I don't know if the trainers and doctors are going to let me, but I'm getting pretty close." | Analysis: Romo threw for 341 yards and three touchdowns in Week 12 while wearing the splint against the 49ers. Guess what? Seattle's pass defense is even worse than San Francisco. That is all that is needed to be said. Romo is a must-start and can be expected to do big things on Thursday. Want more proof of starting him? In the 2006 Thanksgiving game, Romo threw for 306 yards and five touchdowns. We don't expect that kind of ridiculousness Thursday, but he's defintely a must-start. |
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Romo tosses three TDs in rout
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Updated 11/23/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: In the Cowboys' 35-22 win vs. the 49ers in Week 12, QB Tony Romo started slow but got hot as the game went on. After struggling early, Romo hit Terrell Owens for a 75-yard touchdown in the first half, then connected on several more deep passes to T.O. and finished with 341 yards on 23-of-39 passing with three touchdowns. Owens had 213 of Romo's 341 yards. Romo played in his second game playing with a splint protecting a broken pinkie on his passing hand. He probably will need the protection for another game. "I don't know if I could aggressively make the throws I made today without the splint on it," Romo said after the game. "It was still painful when I tried this week." | Analysis: It looked like some of Romo's early passes sailed on him, but he settled down and locked his sights on Owens en route to another trademark 300-yard game, his fifth in eight games this season. Consider him a must-start when he and the Cowboys play vs. the Seahawks on Thanksgiving afternoon as part of Week 13 action. |
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Romo fine to play vs. 49ers
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Updated 11/23/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, listed as probable with his right pinkie finger injury, will start in Week 12 vs. the 49ers. | Analysis: Romo should be starting in most Fantasy leagues. Get him active in most cases. |
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Romo takes off splint in practice
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Updated 11/20/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo is 1-0 since putting on a splint to protect his broken pinkie, and he may have to wear it for his next start -- and the one after that. But for a few throws this week, Romo ditched the splint to see how close he might be to playing without it. "It's getting better," Romo said. "Every day that goes by it gets a little bit better. I threw lightly out there without the splint on, so I feel confident." He practiced in full all week and is listed as probable for Week 12 against the 49ers after returning from a three-game absence Week 11. | Analysis: Romo needs an extra split second to grip it right with the cast, but coach Wade Phillips said he can still make every type of throw. He said a headwind in in Washington on Sunday night was a bigger obstacle than any physical limitations. Ultimately, Romo is surrounded by too much good talent and should improve on his numbers in Week 12 vs. the 49ers. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy QB for that matchup and hope that splint doesn't continue to trouble him. |
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'Boys win, but Romo rusty
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Updated 11/16/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: In the Cowboys' 14-10 win at the Redskins in Week 11, QB Tony Romo returned after missing three games with a broken pinkie finger and completed 19-of-27 passes for 198 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. Romo struggled to complete many deep passes but came through with his most important one of the game in the fourth quarter when he connected with rookie Martellus Bennett on a 25-yard touchdown that gave the Cowboys the lead for good. After the game, Romo said his grip on the football was hampered by a splint on his pinkie but didn't think that affected his play too much. | Analysis: Romo's lackluster numbers were likely due to him being back under center for the first time in a while, playing with a hurt finger and going up against a good Redskins defense. What did hurt his plight was attempting just five passes in the fourth quarter as the Cowboys leaned on Marion Barber. Ultimately, Romo is surrounded by too much good talent and should improve on his numbers in Week 12 vs. the 49ers. Consider him a No. 1 Fantasy QB for that matchup and hope that splint doesn't continue to trouble him. |
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Romo back as starter
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Updated 11/16/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: As expected, Cowboys QB Tony Romo will start Sunday at Dallas with the broken pinkie. He is active and starting. | Analysis: Go into this game with Romo as a No. 1 Fantasy option. He will likely play well as long as the finger doesn't suffer a setback. |
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Romo not going to hold back
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Updated 11/12/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo laughed at the notion his return to the Dallas lineup will be the complete cure for the struggling Cowboys. "We will find out on Sunday," Romo said. "A lot of different people may have gotten to a point where they feel we might not have a chance to do what we hoped to do at the beginning of the year. ... I think that is something that can bring a team together." The Cowboys (5-4) have gone from Super Bowl favorites to third place in the NFC East by losing four of their last six. They are 1-2 since Romo broke the pinkie on his throwing hand, but had the same record in the three games before he got hurt. Romo, who returned to practice during last week's open date, is ready to get back on the field Sunday night when the Cowboys play the Redskins in Washington. Romo doesn't expect the pinkie to be a problem. "It's getting better," Romo said Wednesday. "Every day it gets a little better and I'm confident that I'll feel pretty good for the game." | Analysis: Asked what the pinkie might keep him from doing, Romo responded, "I don't know that there will be anything." Romo said there is a "little bit of pain" taking snaps from center, but described that as "no different than having a little bruise or something. You just play through it." Terrell Owens said it's obvious Romo is feeling better the way he is throwing the ball. "He's trying to get a feel for what he can do and what he can't do," Owens said. "We're going to assess that, the coaches will, just like any practice. I don't think they're going to hold him back by any means." The Cowboys didn't score more than 14 points in any of the three games without Romo, and won 13-9 over Tampa Bay despite a franchise-low 172 total yards. Romo might not be the cure, but his return certainly won't hurt. "He has got zip on the ball. Players see that, and I think it helps our practices," coach Wade Phillips said. It appears Romo, who is listed as probable, will start Sunday against Washington barring any setbacks and Fantasy owners can once again start him as well. Romo had 379 passing yards and four touchdowns in two games against Washington last season. |
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Romo not 'all the way healed'
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Updated 11/10/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Sports Illustrated's Peter King reports that Cowboys QB Tony Romo is optimistic that he'll play at Washington in Week 11, but admits that the broken right pinkie finger on his throwing hand still isn't "all the way healed." He's going to have to play with a splint on his hand, which will make throwing the ball more difficult. He also admitted that throwing the ball on 15-yard out routes, a staple in the Cowboys offense, caused him pain. "I don't know where it's exactly going to be, healing-wise, in Washington, but my timing will be fine," Romo is quoted as saying. "I can take the pain. If I've done it once, I can do it again." | Analysis: We can assume that a "part of the way" healed Romo is better than a healthy Brad Johnson and Brooks Bollinger, but that doesn't mean that Romo is a lock to come back right away and throw for over 300 yard with a couple of touchdowns. Additionally, the Redskins defense might be healthy with DE Jason Taylor and CB Shawn Springs rejoining their teammates and with CB DeAngelo Hall beginning to contribute to Washington as a nickelback. We'll watch the news with Romo; if he's expected to start, Fantasy owners should do so unless that have someone better with as good of a receiving corps against a bad pass defense. |
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Romo back at practice
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Updated 11/5/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is practicing again. He was back on the field Wednesday, taking snaps and throwing passes with a small splint on his throwing hand after he missed the last three games with a broken pinkie. Romo said he had no problems during a morning walk-through and was headed to a full-scale practice and remains optimistic about returning for Dallas' next game, a week from Sunday at Washington. | Analysis: The Pro Bowl quarterback is hoping to be back for the Cowboys' next game, Week 11 at Washington following the bye after the Giants game. We will keep tabs on his progress and deliver the latest news when we get it. |
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Romo (finger) inactive in Week 9
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Updated 11/2/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo (finger) was inactive in Week 9 at the N.Y. Giants after being rule out for the game. Brad Johnson once again started in his place. | Analysis: Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said Friday that quarterback Tony Romo may resume throwing next week. The Pro Bowl quarterback is hoping to be back for the Cowboys' next game, Week 11 at Washington following the bye after the Giants game. Keep tabs on his progress. |
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Romo to begin throwing soon
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Updated 10/31/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said Friday that quarterback Tony Romo, who will miss his third consecutive game because of the broken pinkie on his throwing hand in Week 9, may resume throwing next week. The Pro Bowl quarterback is hoping to be back for the Cowboys' next game, Week 11 at Washington following the bye after the Giants game. | Analysis: Romo should remain benched in all leagues while Brad Johnson starts for him against the Giants in Week 9. When he comes back, Romo will be a sure-fire No. 1 Fantasy QB. |
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Romo not expected to return Week 9
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Updated 10/29/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo (finger) could not participate in practice on Wednesday, and the team doesn't expect him to return until Week 11 at Washington. Brad Johnson will start against the Giants in Week 9. | Analysis: The Cowboys have toyed with the idea of bringing Romo back early, but they seem to have settled on Week 11 for his return. "At least, that's what they're saying right now," coach Wade Phillips said. Continue to monitor this situation, but if nothing else, you can expect to sit your stud quarterback for at least this week. |
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Romo inactive Week 8
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Updated 10/26/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Cowboys have listed Dallas QB Tony Romo as inactive for Week 8 against Tampa Bay as expected with his broken finger. | Analysis: Keep Romo reserved for Week 8, and he's also expected to miss Week 9 against the Giants. Continue to monitor Romo's situation, but don't use him against the Bucs this week. |
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Romo out until at least Week 11
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Updated 10/22/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo doesn't expect to play again until mid-November. Romo, who wanted to play last week with a broken pinkie on his throwing hand, said Wednesday the plan now is to return after the bye week. "I don't know when I'll be back," Romo said. "I think definitely the idea now is to get healthy by that bye week." That means the two-time Pro Bowler would miss at least two more games -- Sunday at Tampa Bay and the following week at the New York Giants. The Cowboys then take a week off before returning Nov. 16 at Washington. Brad Johnson will start against the Buccaneers, who had him as their starter when they won the Super Bowl six seasons ago. | Analysis: After being limited in his only practice last week, Romo was still listed as the backup quarterback Sunday at St. Louis. He even threw some passes before the game. While the pain was tolerable, Romo couldn't take direct snaps. And because of the protective splint on his hand, he needed an extra two to three seconds to get a proper grip before making throws. "I wouldn't have been able to play at any kind of level that would have helped this football team," Romo said. It appears safe to ignore Romo in all leagues for Week 8 and Week 9. Johnson is expected to start both games. Hopefully between now and the bye week, Romo can return at 100 percent because when healthy he is a No. 1 Fantasy QB. |
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Romo says he's out for Week 8
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Updated 10/22/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo says his broken pinkie will keep him off the football field again this week. "It's going to be Brad (Johnson). Brad is going to go this week unless something happens that I don't foresee," Romo said on Terrell Owens' "Inside the Huddle" radio show at the House of Blues. | Analysis: Brad Johnson's struggles at St. Louis in Week 7 might hasten Romo's return, particularly if owner Jerry Jones has anything to say about it, but it doesn't look like Romo thinks he'll play. Keep a close eye on Romo's progress throughout the week anyway because anything can happen and his elite status would make him worth starting in Fantasy even with the injury. |
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Romo's status 'similar to last week'
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Updated 10/20/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Cowboys aren't sure when QB Tony Romo will be able to play again because of the broken pinkie on his throwing hand. Romo walked through the locker room when it was open to reporters Monday, but he grabbed a pair of shoes from his locker and left without answering questions. His right hand was wrapped. Asked about Romo's status, coach Wade Phillips responded, "To be determined. I think it's going to be similar to where he was last week." | Analysis: Brad Johnson's struggles at St. Louis in Week 7 might hasten Romo's return, particularly if owner Jerry Jones has anything to say about it. Keep a close eye on Romo's progress throughout the week because his elite status would make him worth starting in Fantasy even with the injury. |
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Romo missed by Cowboys
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Updated 10/19/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Cowboys might have wished they started Tony Romo at quarterback after all as backup Brad Johnson got the start and did not do well at St. Louis. In what looked like a cupcake matchup on paper, Johnson was harassed by the Rams' front seven and wound up completing half of his passes -- 17-of-34 passing -- for 234 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions. His best targets were tight ends -- rookie Martellus Bennett had two catches for 67 yards and a score and Jason Witten caught six passes for 44 yards. Terrell Owens has just 31 receiving yards and new Cowboys wideout Roy Williams didn't have a catch. | Analysis: Expect the media frenzy in Dallas to continue this week as the Cowboys have lost three of their last four. Johnson is not a recommended start in Week 8 at Tampa Bay, though if Romo were to start owners would have to jump on him. |
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Romo to back up Brad Johnson
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Updated 10/19/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo is active and will back up Brad Johnson at St. Louis in Week 7. Brooks Bollinger is inactive and therefore the No. 3/emergency QB. Romo has a non-displaced fracture in the pinkie finger on his right (throwing) hand that could get injured further if he played. | Analysis: By now, Romo's Fantasy owners should have made contingency plans at quarterback since he shouldn't be started in any league. If not, look for Brad Johnson off the waiver wire as he's got some excellent options to throw to and has the game experience to post moderate stats. |
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Still no word on Romo's status
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Updated 10/17/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo stood and watched when the Cowboys started practice Friday. The team still isn't saying whether Romo will play with a broken pinkie on his throwing hand. But the two-time Pro Bowl QB didn't do much when reporters were allowed to watch the early portion of the Cowboys' last practice before Sunday's game at St. Louis. Romo's right hand was wrapped, a fabric covering whatever protective device being used to apparently stabilize the pinkie, with only the tips of three fingers exposed. His index finger and thumbs were free. Brad Johnson, the 40-year-old backup in line to get his first start since 2006 for Minnesota, and third-teamer Brooks Bollinger threw passes during early drills. Romo mimicked throwing motions and lobbed only a couple of passes, but mostly stood and watched with his injured hand hanging to his side or clasped behind his back. Coach Wade Phillips, who spoke only before practice, said the team has been considering "a lot of different scenarios" since Romo started throwing Wednesday, three days after the injury that was initially expected to keep Romo out up to three games. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said in a radio interview earlier Friday that there was no chance that Romo could reinjure the pinkie because of the cast-like protection on his hand. | Analysis: Jones also said the decision if Romo will play will depend on how the quarterback feels Sunday. "It will be up to him. If he is feeling good and the pain is good, then it's likely he'll play," Jones said. "It's down to can he handle the pain?" Phillips said it was possible Romo could be active for the game without starting. It will likely be a game-time decision for Romo, so continue to check the updates and watch Fantasy Football Today on Sunday at 11 a.m. EST for the latest on Romo's status. |
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Romo might play Sunday
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Updated 10/16/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo practices and might play Sunday, despite a broken pinkie on his throwing hand. "He looks promising," Cowboys owner Jerry Jones told the Dallas Morning News. Romo threw lightly to his receivers Thursday before going through stretching exercises during the early portion of practice that was open to reporters. He talked to offensive coordinator Jason Garrett and coach Wade Phillips while stretching. Romo, hurt on the first play of overtime in the Cowboys' 30-24 loss at Arizona last weekend, was expected to be out up to a month. The Cowboys have said Brad Johnson would start Sunday in St. Louis. The 40-year-old backup's last start was in 2006 for Minnesota. | Analysis: This is something you're going to have to monitor until Sunday because it will likely be a game-time decision. If Romo can play, he's definitely worth starting against the Rams, especially with the addition of new WR Roy Williams along with Terrell Owens, Jason Witten and Marion Barber. Even with a bad finger, Romo should still post good stats as a No. 1 Fantasy option. If Johnson starts, he also would be a good Fantasy option against the Rams. |
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Report: Romo to give it a go in Week 7?
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Updated 10/15/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Cowboys apparently haven't ruled out the possiblity of QB Tony Romo returning early, according to the Dallas Morning News, letting Romo throw in the team's facility Wednesday. For now, they still plan to let Brad Johnson start Week 7 at St. Louis and hold out Romo until at least Week 11 at Washington. Later Wednesday, ESPN.com quoted a "high-ranking Cowboys source" that Romo had told coaches he's ready to play Sunday. | Analysis: According to the newspaper report, the Cowboys don't want Romo to risk hurting the finger more. Playing with a broken finger might hurt his Fantasy numbers, but if you own Romo, you have to like the possibility of him potentially missing less than three games. Until you hear otherwise, plan on keeping him reserved until Week 11, but keep a close eye on his progress. |
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Romo hurt, but WRs improve bigtime
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Updated 10/14/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Lions have traded WR Roy Williams to the Cowboys for first-, third- and sixth-round picks in the 2009 NFL Draft. That means Williams will be a fixture in the Cowboys' offense for the foreseeable future, and that's great news for QB Tony Romo, who has a broken pinkie finger and will be out until at least Week 11 at Washington. | Analysis: Think Romo's stats were good before he got hurt? This gives him legit potential for four passing touchdowns and over 300 yards a week as defenses will struggle to cover Williams, Terrell Owens and tight end Jason Witten all while trying to sack Romo. Thus, Romo should have no problem finding an open receiver (Marion Barber out of the backfield will always be an option) on nearly every play. Think about the kind of stats the primary Patriots' players put up each week in 2007, and apply it here. That's the kind of potential that Romo has. Too bad his pinkie will keep him sidelined for so long, but by the time he's healed, Williams should have a decent understanding of the Cowboys playbook. |
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Romo breaks pinkie, out 4 weeks
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Updated 10/13/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports that Cowboys QB Tony Romo has a broken pinkie and will be out for four weeks, suggesting that he'll be back after the club's Week 10 bye. Romo threw three touchdown passes for the third straight game on Sunday at Arizona, completing 24-of-38 passes for 321 yards with no interceptions and one fumble lost. Brad Johnson is expected to start in his place starting in Week 7 at St. Louis. | Analysis: Romo's Fantasy owners obviously need to keep him benched, and going after Johnson is a very good idea. Johnson is not only a savvy veteran with a good knowledge of the Cowboys' offense, but he still has a decent arm and should be able to run the offense and put up close to 75 percent of the stats Romo has been delivering. He doesn't have Romo's mobility, though, and the fact that he's 40 isn't a plus. Nevertheless, we like Johnson as a quality waiver-wire pickup this week. |
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Romo picks up three scores again
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Updated 10/13/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo threw three touchdown passes for the third straight game and the fourth time in five games Week 6 at Arizona. He completed 24 of 38 passes for 321 yards. He threw no interceptions, but he did lose a fumble. His touchdown passes went to Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin and Marion Barber. | Analysis: Romo didn't even rely on his usual mainstays -- Terrell Owens and Jason Witten -- to pick up his touchdowns. He continues to mature as a quarterback, distributing the ball more evenly, and hasn't disappointed as an early-round pick. He could have a huge game Week 7 at St. Louis, so keep him active as always. |
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Romo records 3 touchdowns Week 5
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Updated 10/5/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo didn't have monster numbers on Sunday in Week 5's win over the Bengals but he did enough. Romo threw for just 176 yards on 14-for-23 passing but he threw three touchdown passes. Romo hit TE Jason Witten in the second quarter for a four-yard TD pass and later found Terrell Owens on a 57-yarder. He also threw another interception, making it eight straight games, lost a fumble and was out of sync with T.O. for most of the game. | Analysis: Against a solid pass defense, Romo still threw three touchdown passes. He's a must-start in all Fantasy weeks and that goes double in Week 6 when the Cowboys play the Cardinals in Arizona. Start Romo and watch him put up big numbers again. |
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Romo won't slow down Week 5
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Updated 10/1/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo has three 300-yard performances in his first four games this season and is coming off three TDs and one interception against the Redskins. He's got eight touchdowns on the year compared to four picks. The Cowboys host Cincinnati in Week 5 and the Bengals own the league's fourth best pass defense. | Analysis: We don't care that Romo is facing a solid pass defense. He's still worth starting in all Fantasy leagues. Plus, the Bengals aren't very good and we expect the Cowboys to score often against them. That means Romo will put up good numbers and he should be starting as a high-end No. 1 Fantasy QB in Week 5. |
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Romo throws for 300 and 3 TDs
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Updated 9/28/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo put up decent statistical numbers against the Redskins in Week 4. He couldn't get a win for his team, though. Romo threw for 300 yards even on 28-of-47 passing with three touchdowns and one interception. Romo hit Jason Witten for a 21-yard TD pass in the first quarter. He connected with Terrell Owens for a 10-yard strike in the third and hit Miles Austin in the fourth from 11 yards out. Romo also ran the ball once for seven yards. | Analysis: Romo has gone over 300 yards in three of the four games he's played and he's got eight touchdowns and four interceptions. He's an elite quarterback and one of the best in the league. He should be starting week in and week out for your Fantasy team. The Cowboys host the Bengals in Week 5 and Romo is going to shred that defense. |
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Romo to face familiar foe
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Updated 9/25/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo will face division rival Washington in Week 4. In two games against them last season, he totaled 379 yards with four touchdowns and two interceptions. The Redskins have allowed 592 passing yards in three games with three touchdowns and four interceptions, ranking them 16th in the NFL. | Analysis: For the first time this season, Cowboys QB Tony Romo didn't throw for 300 yards Week 3 at Green Bay. He still had a solid game, though, completing 17 of 30 passes for 260 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB to be used through thick and thin with some of the best weapons in the NFL around him. Start him in any league. |
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Romo held to fewer than 300 yards
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Updated 9/22/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: For the first time this season, Cowboys QB Tony Romo didn't throw for 300 yards Week 3 at Green Bay. He still had a solid game, though, completing 17 of 30 passes for 260 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also lost a yard on one carry. The touchdown came from 52 yards out to Miles Austin in the fourth quarter. | Analysis: Romo's Fantasy owners probably would have liked to get more than one touchdown from their every-week stud, but let's not get spoiled, people. He still had a completely useful week and could easily go back to throwing three touchdown passes Week 4 against the Redskins. Start him in all leagues. |
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Romo heading home to Wisconsin
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Updated 9/17/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo grew up in Wisconsin rooting for Brett Favre and the Green Bay Packers. Yet, the Cowboys quarterback has been to Lambeau Field only twice in his life. The only time he went to watch the Packers play was as a teenager, when he and his father made the 150-mile trip from Burlington for a preseason game. Four years ago, Romo was in the game, then the No. 3 quarterback who was holding kicks for the Dallas Cowboys. So going home this weekend as a two-time Pro Bowl quarterback to start a game at Lambeau Field, with family and friends in the stands, certainly has to be the fulfillment of a childhood dream. Right? Well, not exactly. "I don't think about the stadium like that, like well I wanted to play there. I probably dreamt about playing in the National Football League," Romo said Wednesday. "You have to understand I was also a Bronco fan, I liked John Elway. I liked Joe Montana. That wasn't the pinnacle." | Analysis: Romo looks at Sunday night's matchup between the Cowboys and Packers -- two of the NFC's five 2-0 teams -- as "another game" that is going to be fun to play. Like they all are for him. "It will be an enjoyable experience to go out to dinner with my parents the night before the game, stuff I might have done when I was younger," Romo said. "But they've seen me play. They've seen me play against the Packers in a pretty big game. A lot of people have been down here, so I don't know that it will be a big difference." Romo got to start against Favre and the Packers last November, at Texas Stadium in another prime-time game. With Romo completing 19 of 30 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns, the Cowboys won 37-27 in that matchup of 10-1 teams that wound up as the top two seeds in the NFC playoffs. Romo now has consecutive 300-yard games to open the 2008 season and four touchdown passes. Big things are expected from the Cowboys in 2008 and Romo could end up being one of the top Fantasy producers. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB heading into Week 3 against the Packers. |
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Romo fires home three TDs
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Updated 9/16/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo overcame a lost fumble and interception to lead Dallas to a 41-37 win Week 2 against the Eagles. Romo led the Cowboys on a 7-play, 67-yard drive late in the fourth quarter that resulted in Marion Barber scoring the game-winning touchdown with 4:40 to play. Romo was 21-of-30 for 312 yards with three touchdowns. He threw a 72-yard touchdown to Terrell Owens in the first quarter, a 4-yard touchdown to Owens in the second and then a 17-yard strike to Barber in the third. Romo also rushed for minus-5 yards. | Analysis: Romo now has consecutive 300-yard games to open the season and four touchdown passes. He also has two interceptions, but he did throw 19 last season, so it is definitely not a new trend. Big things are expected from the Cowboys in 2008 and Romo could end up being one of the top Fantasy producers. He remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB heading into Week 3 against the Packers. |
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Romo struggles on Monday nights
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Updated 9/12/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports Dallas QB Tony Romo's stats from his previous three Monday night appearances aren't pretty. He's completed barely half his passes and thrown twice as many interceptions (10) as touchdowns (5). The Cowboys are 1-2 in those games, with the win coming after a miraculous comeback that was necessary because the Bills picked off five Romo passes. The Eagles beat the Cowboys in Romo's other Monday night start. And Romo was picked off on his first pass after Drew Bledsoe was benched for good at halftime of a Monday night loss to the Giants. "The reality of it is that each year is its own deal, each game is its own thing," Romo said. "That's why some of this stuff, the stats, you look at and say, 'Oh, this is just silly.'" | Analysis: The last time the Eagles and Cowboys played, in Week 15 last season in Dallas, Romo also had a rough day. He completed just 13-of-36 passes for 214 yards. He did not throw a touchdown and was intercepted three times. He was sacked four times. In 2006, Romo completed 14-of-29 passes for 142 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Week 16 against Philadelphia in 2006. Still, Romo is too good to sit in this matchup. Consider him a No. 1 option this week. |
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Eagles owned Romo last time out
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Updated 9/11/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The last time the Eagles and Cowboys played, in Week 15 last season in Dallas, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo had a rough day. He completed just 13 of 36 passes (36.1 percent) for 214 yards. He did not throw a touchdown and was intercepted three times. He was sacked four times. In 2006, Romo completed 14 of 29 passes (48.4 percent) for 142 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Week 16 against Philadelphia in 2006. | Analysis: That game became known as the "Jessica Simpson Game" as you may remember, and this week Simpson was seen on national television telling Eagles fans that the Cowboys were going to kick the Eagles' butts. Unfortunately, Jessica won't be there to block the Eagles defensive ends for Tony after they sacked Marc Bulger four times in Week 1. But not all of Romo's history against the Eagles is bad. In Week 9 at Philadelphia last year, he had all sorts of time to pick the secondary apart, throwing for 324 yards and three touchdowns. He was not sacked once in that game. Regardless of his up-and-down history against Philadelphia, Romo remains too productive overall to sit against the Eagles. |
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Romo's stitched chin is no hindrance
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Updated 9/10/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The bandage was off, the stitches hardly visible under the stubble around Tony Romo's chin. Asked about it, Romo mumbled, "Just stitches. It'll be all right. They can be exposed." When the injury came up again minutes later, Romo was just as dismissive, saying only, "It's fine, I'll be good." Romo doesn't like talking about injuries or even acknowledging them. He's also not into all the praise he's gotten from teammates and coaches for the way he handled his pair of injuries in the opener Sunday at Cleveland. The biggie was getting sandwiched by a pair of 300-pounders. He winced while on the ground, then stood up to find blood coming out of his chinstrap. He'd later need 13 stitches to close the wound, but on the very next snap he threw a 19-yard completion. He led the Cowboys to a touchdown on that drive, too, before trainers got a chance to patch him up. | Analysis: In the same quarter, Romo hurt the middle finger on his left hand. X-rays showed no break, but between the aches in his finger, his bloody chin and a lopsided lead, he would've been excused for calling it a day. He never even thought about it, though, showing the kind of toughness that goes a long way in a locker room and means even more coming from a guy just voted a team captain. After going 24-of-32 for 320 yards in the 28-10 victory over Cleveland, Romo finally fessed up, explaining that his big offseason secret involved his footwork, more specifically keeping his feet planted during five-step drops. Romo had seven 300-yard performances, including three in September, to begin 2007 and is already off to another fast start in 2008. Romo remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB heading into Week 2 against the Eagles. Romo had three touchdowns and four interceptions in two games against Philadelphia last season. |
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Romo passes for 320 yards
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Updated 9/7/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Terrell Owens caught a 35-yard touchdown pass, Tony Romo effortlessly picked apart Cleveland's secondary, Marion Barber scored on a pair of 1-yard runs and the Dallas Cowboys opened a season they expect to end with a Super Bowl title by overwhelming the Browns 28-10 on Sunday. With Romo completing 24-for-32 passes for 320 yards, Dallas' offense controlled the clock and strung together four long touchdown drives. Outside of his 35-yard strike to Owens, Romo made just one mistake -- a third quarter interception. | Analysis: Fantasy owners would have loved a few more touchdowns from Romo, but will have to make do with a 300-yard performance. Romo had seven 300-yard performances, including three in September, to begin 2007 and is already off to another fast start in 2008. Romo remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB heading into Week 2 against the Eagles. Romo had three touchdowns and four interceptions in two games against Philadelphia last season. |
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Romo operates 'efficient' offense
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Updated 8/23/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo made up for overthrowing Terrell Owens on a certain touchdown and later getting intercepted in the end zone, completing 15 of 19 passes for 166 yards and a TD in the Cowboys' 23-22 victory over the Houston Texans on Friday night. Romo and Co. were ineffective in two mistake-filled and penalty-plagued drives last week against Denver, after scoring on their only possession against San Diego. Things went so good against Houston that Romo and T.O., who had four catches for 43 yards, didn't play after halftime, when the Cowboys already had 266 total yards. "I thought we were efficient. It was nice to play more than a series or two," Romo said. "It's exciting to come out in the first half and move the ball like we did." | Analysis: In the first quarter, Nick Folk kicked a 48-yard field goal after Romo overthrew a streaking Owens, who was behind the defender and inside the 10 when the ball fell several yards into the end zone. Romo later threw an interception in the end zone. He could have had three touchdowns during Friday's dress rehearsal but still looked sharp for the most part. Don't hesitate to select Romo in the first couple of rounds as your No. 1 QB after Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are off the board. |
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Romo barely plays at Denver
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Updated 8/17/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo threw just nine passes in Saturday's preseason game at Denver. He completed six of them for 33 yards. | Analysis: The Cowboys know what they have with Romo and they aren't going to push him very much in the preseason except for the third game in which starters usually play deeper into the game with gameplanning to simulate regular season conditions. Don't hesitate to select Romo in the first couple of rounds as your No. 1 QB after Tom Brady and Peyton Manning are off the board. Expect Romo to be selected between 10th and 25th overall in most Fantasy drafts. |
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Romo went from obscurity to star
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Updated 8/1/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo was still an obscure backup quarterback who had never thrown a pass in a real game. He didn't have a celebrity girlfriend. The undrafted player from a small school could walk around the Dallas Cowboys' training camp complex and run onto the field wearing his No. 9 jersey without being noticed by the fans clamoring for autographs - or even team owner Jerry Jones. And that was only two years ago. Romo has since been to two Pro Bowls, set team records for yards and touchdowns passing, and his No. 9 jersey - like the one often worn by Jessica Simpson - is now a top seller in the NFL, not only among the Cowboys. "I feel like I'm the same as I've always been," Romo insists. "Try to throw the ball to the guy who's open. That usually helps." Despite the constant attention that comes with being the starting quarterback of America's Team and Simpson's boyfriend, the $67.5 million contract he got midway through last season and how different people perceive him, Romo really hasn't altered how he sees himself. "Honestly, I don't think I'm that important anyway," Romo said while circled by reporters and cameras on the field after a camp workout. | Analysis: Whether Romo feels like it or not, there's no question that he's a No. 1 Fantasy QB, third-best behind Tom Brady and Peyton Manning thanks to his aggressive offense and the playmakers on his team. Expect Romo to be selected between 10th and 25th overall in most Fantasy drafts. |
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Romo working on his game
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Updated 6/12/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports that Cowboys QB Tony Romo isn't resting on his laurels, focusing on improving certain aspects of his game. His coaches are working on improving his fundamentals, including his posture in the pocket. He's even working on some new throwing motions. "I feel like you practice a lot of different shots in basketball, you practice a lot of different shots in golf," Romo said. "I find it funny most of the quarterbacks practice the same throwing motion. The reality in a game is that 20 percent of your throws are going to be the same drop you took by yourself on a field throwing to a guy out there." | Analysis: Romo recently had his non-throwing hand stepped on in practice, but he should be just fine. There's no question that he's a No. 1 Fantasy QB, third-best behind Tom Brady and Peyton Manning thanks to his aggressive offense and the playmakers on his team. Expect Romo to be selected between 10th and 25th overall in all drafts this summer. |
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Romo gets hand stepped on
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Updated 6/5/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Dallas Morning News reports that for a brief period of time Wednesday, Cowboys QB Tony Romo was knocked out of practice when a defender tripped over him and stepped on his left hand. Romo appeared to have two fingers taped for precautionary reasons after being examined. He took some snaps from center Andre Gurode before returning to work for the final parts of seven-on-seven and team drills. Romo did not speak after the practice, but he had the cuts cleaned out. It didn't look to affect his play at all. Last year Romo dealt with a right thumb injury suffered late in the season. | Analysis: It appears Romo will be OK, and it's his non-throwing hand. He is in line to be a No. 1 Fantasy option in all leagues in 2008 and should be one of the top three quarterbacks this year behind Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. |
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Romo rocks in 2007
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Updated 1/17/2008 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo did not disappoint in his first full season as an NFL starter. Smashing all expectations, he threw for 4,211 yards on 335-of-520 passing (64.4 pct.) -- an average of 8.1 yards per attempt -- for 36 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. Romo added 129 rush yards on 31 carries (4.2 avg.) with a pair of rushing scores. In standard-scoring Fantasy leagues, Romo scored higher than everyone except Tom Brady. | Analysis: Romo got 15 games from Terrell Owens, helped establish TE Jason Witten as a premier receiving threat and also got the most out of WR Patrick Crayton. Those three receivers totaled 29 of Romo's 36 passing scores. All three will be back in 2008 and should continue to produce strong statistics. There's no doubt that Romo is a No. 1 Fantasy QB, one that will be a top-25 pick (if not top-10 pick) in all drafts next summer. |
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Romo awful in limited playing time
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Updated 12/30/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo played just over one half at Washington in Week 17 and was terrible, completing 7-of-16 passes for 86 yards with an interception. | Analysis: Why did Romo play awful? One, he went up against a team desperate for a win. Two, he played without a committed running game. Three, he played without his best wide receiver, Terrell Owens. Four, he knew that the game meant nothing to the success of the Cowboys this season. Now Dallas will rest for a week before taking on either the Buccaneers, Giants or Redskins at home in the Divisional Playoffs. If you're playing Fantasy into the postseason, consider Romo a No. 1 Fantasy QB. |
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Romo likely to rest in finale
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Updated 12/27/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: If it was up to Dallas QB Tony Romo, he would play the entire season finale Sunday in Washington, even though it means nothing to the Cowboys. His reasoning is simple: There's a game to be won. "That's who I am," Romo said Wednesday. "I'm competitive." Having already wrapped up the division, a first-round bye and home games all the way until the Super Bowl, Romo and the Cowboys (13-2) hardly have anything left to play for Sunday. "Our ultimate goal is to win a Super Bowl and anything that threatens that is, in a small way, probably a negative," Romo said. "But I learned a while ago you can't take the competitiveness away from individuals. If you do that, that's when people get hurt." Coach Wade Phillips continued to be evasive Wednesday about details of who will play and how long they'll go. About the only specifics are that WR Terrell Owens is out and Terry Glenn should be in. | Analysis: It's a good idea to consider keeping Romo on the bench. He likely won't play much, if at all, at Washington. |
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Cowboys expected to rest starters
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Updated 12/25/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: With the Cowboys having clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC, there's little reason for Tony Romo and the primary starters to play every down in the regular-season finale Sunday at Washington. Coach Wade Phillips refused to put it in those words Monday. Instead, he sternly said the Cowboys would be playing to win because of the "integrity of the game," an important point since the Redskins need a victory to make the playoffs. Phillips acknowledged that players who are hurt may be given the day off. He also threw out the tidbit that the last three teams that represented the NFC in the Super Bowl lost their finales, trying to downplay the notion of needing momentum going into the playoffs. | Analysis: With Romo already getting over a bruised thumb on his throwing hand, it only makes sense that Brad Johnson will get his first meaningful action since joining the Cowboys last offseason. And with Terrell Owens out and the game having no consequence on Dallas' season, chances are they'll treat this game like a preseason game. End result? Tony Romo, Marion Barber, Julius Jones, Jason Witten and Patrick Crayton might not play one full half of football (Terrell Owens has already been ruled out). Nothing has been made official, and no official announcment is expected, but Fantasy owners are advised to strongly consider benching all significant Cowboys in Week 17. |
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Romo has another lackluster game
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Updated 12/23/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo threw for 257 yards and a touchdown and the Cowboys overcame the loss of Terrell Owens to a left ankle injury in a 20-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers Week 16. Romo, shaking off the distractions from last week's poor play and the publicity over girlfriend Jessica Simpson's appearance, completed 28 of 42 passes and had one interception. Romo, who came into the game as probable with a bruised right thumb, fumbled the first snap of the game from fill-in center Cory Procter, who replaced Pro Bowl pick Andre Gurode (knee). But Romo quickly found a rhythm, with the assist from a ground game that had disappeared of late. His lone touchdown was a 10-yard completion to Owens in the first quarter. | Analysis: Romo now has one passing touchdown and four interceptions in his last two games when Fantasy owners have needed him the most. Talk about Mr. Clutch. The Cowboys are still headed to the playoffs and we might not see a lot of Romo in Week 17 against the Redskins. In his first matchup against the Redskins, Romo threw four touchdowns -- all to Owens, who likely won't play Week 17. Romo is a No. 1 Fantasy QB, but if you might have a better option Week 17, consider using them. |
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Romo warming up on field
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Updated 12/22/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo will start Week 16 at Carolina despite a bruised right thumb. He is on the field in full pads warming up. Romo practiced all week and improved each day throwing the ball to his receivers. He was listed as probable on the injury report. | Analysis: Romo hasn't spoken to reporters all week, but the news from head coach Wade Phillips has been positive. Romo will be throwing the ball as temperatures creep below 50 degress with a 30 percent chance of rain. Not great conditions, but it is a lot worse in other parts of the country. Despite the minor thumb issue, feel free to start Romo Week 16 in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Romo taking injured thumb to Carolina
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Updated 12/21/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo (right thumb) is listed as probable for Week 16 at Carolina. The Cowboys conducted a walk-through Friday, but Romo had been taking full practice reps all week in preperation for Saturday's game. He'll be taking snaps from a new center. Cory Procter will replace Andre Gurode, who won't be traveling because of an injured left knee. Romo is getting ice and treatment for the injury sustained in the second half of Week 15's game. | Analysis: Romo hasn't spoken with reporters all week, so updates have come only from teammates and head coach Wade Phillips. "I talked to Tony and he said things are progressing well," Phillips said Thursday. "He said he's feeling better and better. He's real positive. We're still going to be protective of it, but it looks real positive." This is good news for Fantasy owners. Despite the minor thumb issue, feel free to start Romo Week 16 in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Romo's thumb injury is healing
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Updated 12/20/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo's bruised right thumb should be just fine when the Dallas Cowboys play the Carolina Panthers on Saturday night, but he'll be taking snaps from a new center. Cory Procter will replace Andre Gurode, who won't be traveling because of an injured left knee. Romo is getting ice and treatment for the injury sustained in the second half of Week 15's game, but he took part in all of practice Thursday. | Analysis: Romo hasn't spoken with reporters all week, so updates have come only from teammates and head coach Wade Phillips. "I talked to Tony and he said things are progressing well," Phillips said. "He said he's feeling better and better. He's real positive. We're still going to be protective of it, but it looks real positive." This is good news for Fantasy owners. Despite the minor thumb issue, feel free to start Romo Week 16 in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Romo takes full reps Wednesday
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Updated 12/19/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo threw a short pass and took off running Wednesday, doing the half-speed drill that starts most practices for the Dallas Cowboys. After that, the sore-thumbed Pro Bowl quarterback also did everything else he'd usually do in practice except take direct snaps. The NFC East champion Cowboys (12-2) expect Romo to start Saturday night at Carolina. "He seemed to get better and better as the practice went along as far as his thumb and throwing the football," coach Wade Phillips said. "It looks like he's going to play to me." | Analysis: Phillips had anticipated Romo sitting out portions of practice, but Romo didn't have any problem gripping the ball and exceeded expectations. Backup quarterback Brad Johnson didn't get any more snaps than he'd usually get. "I thought maybe we would hold him out of some of the things if he couldn't throw all the passes," Phillips said. "But he threw long passes, he threw outs, he threw comebacks, he threw short passes. He's still a little bit sore, basically on the follow-through with his thumb." This is good news for Fantasy owners. Despite the minor thumb issue, feel free to start Romo Week 16 in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Tony Romo takes part in practice
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Updated 12/18/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was able to take part in a walk-through practice Tuesday in preparation for Saturday's game against Carolina, but he didn't do more than lob the ball because of continued soreness with the thumb on his passing hand. Afterward, his hand was wrapped with ice and a stimulation machine. "He said he felt better," coach Wade Phillips said, adding that the bruising and swelling had gone down. | Analysis: Phillips said earlier this week that the trainers think Romo will be all right. Keep an eye on Romo's thumb and if he's able to practice this week. It's hard to sit Romo on Saturday at Carolina in Week 16, but if you have a safer option, it might be a good idea since Romo won't be 100 percent. |
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Romo dealing with thumb injury
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Updated 12/18/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo received treatment late Monday for his injured thumb. Coach Wade Phillips did not know if Romo would wear a protective brace on the thumb for Tuesday's practice. Phillips said the trainers think Romo will be all right. "If I can throw, I'm going to play," Romo said after the game. "I threw it after the injury, so whenever something happens to me – whatever it is – if I can do that that day, usually you can do it again. I'm sure I'll be fine." | Analysis: Keep an eye on Romo's thumb and if he's able to practice this week. It's hard to sit Romo on Saturday at Carolina in Week 16, but if you have a safer option, it might be a good idea since Romo won't be 100 percent. |
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Romo struggles, hurts his thumb
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Updated 12/16/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo proved no Romeo with new girlfriend Jessica Simpson in attendance, setting a career low with a 22.2 quarterback rating Week 15 against the Eagles. He also hurt his thumb in the second half, but stayed in the game. X-rays showed no break, but he at least bruised the thumb. Romo had it wrapped and iced during his postgame news conference and insisted, "I'll be fine." He finished 13-of-36 for 214 yards and three interceptions. He also ran twice for 15 yards. | Analysis: For what it's worth, Romo's previous worst rating came last December against Philadelphia when then-girlfriend Carrie Underwood was in attendance. That's his problem, though. The real concern here for Fantasy purposes is his thumb. He'll probably land on the injury report this week, but we suspect he'll go Week 16 at Carolina. You'll want to start him if he does despite Sunday's bad performance. Just hope Jessica Simpson doesn't show her face again. |
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Romo looks to extend streak to 18
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Updated 12/12/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo has thrown at least one touchdown in 17 games and will look to make it 18 when Dallas hosts Philadelphia in Week 15. In their meeting earlier this season, Romo threw for 324 and three touchdowns, with only one interception. | Analysis: The Eagles have a pretty aggressive defensive unit, but they are last in the league with only seven interceptions and rank in the middle of the pack in passing yardage allowed. Romo burned them last time and is likely to burn them again in Week 15. We rank him as our third-best QB option. |
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Romo throws two touchdowns
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Updated 12/9/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo was 35-of-44 passing for 302 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions Sunday at Detroit. He also had one carry for 15 yards. | Analysis: Romo led the Cowboys to a victory and probably helped out many Fantasy owners against the Lions. Look for him to have another big game in Week 15 against the Eagles. Consider Romo a No. 1 option in all leagues. |
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Romo to fuel fire at Lions
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Updated 12/5/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Cowboys head to Detroit to take on the Lions in Week 14, a matchup that should awesome for QB Tony Romo. The Lions have given up 10 passing touchdowns over their last four games, all losses. Detroit also happens to rank 31st in pass defense. Romo has thrown 17 touchdowns in his last five games and has only one game this season with less than two passing touchdowns. | Analysis: Is Romo cemented in your active lineup as your No. 1 QB? Good. Keep it that way so long as both he and Terrell Owens are upright. |
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Romo nets another four-TD game
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Updated 11/30/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo recorded his fourth four-touchdown game during a Week 13 win against the Packers. Three of those games have come in his last four starts. Romo shredded the Packers secondary for 309 yards on 19-of-30 completions. His only interception came in the fourth quarter and it should have been a touchdown, but Terrell Owens let the ball slip through his hands and into Al Harris' chest. Romo threw two touchdowns to Patrick Crayton, one to Owens and one to Anthony Fasano. | Analysis: Romo's four TD throws give him 33 for the year, smashing the club record. He tied another club mark by throwing a touchdown in his 16th straight game. Better yet, he did it not only in front of Brett Favre, but also honorary captains Roger Staubach and Troy Aikman. Romo has been something else in November. In five games, he threw 17 touchdowns and only five interceptions. He has only been held to less than two touchdowns once this season. He has really come into his own and has emerged as a reliable No. 1 Fantasy QB. He should have some fun Week 14 against the Lions, who own one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL. |
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Romo faces hero in Week 13
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Updated 11/27/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, who grew up in Wisconsin as a Brett Favre fan, will get to face off against his idol in Week 13 when the two teams meet on Thursday night. The Packers rank in the middle of the league in passing yardage allowed. | Analysis: Romo has emerged as one of the best Fantasy QBs in 2007 and will have the national stage once again on Thursday night to showcase his skills -- well, those folks who get NFL Network, anyway. He remains a must-start Fantasy QB in all leagues for the game. |
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Romo: Pinkie is OK
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Updated 11/26/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo said his injured right pinkie will be OK for Thursday's game against the Packers. Romo hurt his pinkie on his throwing hand against the Jets on Thanksgiving Day. "It was difficult to grip the football and pull down as hard as you want to consistently," Romo said in the Star-Telegram. "It will be fine." Coach Wade Phillips said Romo threw the ball well during Sunday's practice and showed no ill effects from the injury. | Analysis: Expect Romo to be fine for Thursday's game. Consider him a No. 1 option against the Packers. |
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Tony Romo held under 200 yards
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Updated 11/23/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Against the Jets in Week 12, Cowboys QB Tony Romo was held under 200 yards passing for only the third time this season. Still, he finished with two touchdown passes -- a 25-yarder to Jason Witten in the second quarter and a 22-yarder to Terrell Owens in the fourth. He also threw an interception and ran the ball twice for seven yards. | Analysis: Don't worry about his low yardage. The Cowboys took advantage of the Jets' weak run defense. Romo's still a Fantasy stud who'll likely approach 4,500 yards passing and 40 touchdowns this season. Keep him active for Week 13 against the Packers -- another Thursday game, we might add. |
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Romo a touchdown machine lately
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Updated 11/20/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo has 12 touchdowns in his last four games and will try to add to his season total of 27 when the Jets come to town on Thanksgiving Day. The Jets pass defense is very average and doesn't get much pressure on the QB or force turnovers. | Analysis: Romo should be in for a fourth monster Fantasy week in a row against the Jets, although their pass defense certainly did a great job in handling Ben Roethlisberger in Week 11. We rank Romo as our second-best QB option in Week 12. |
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Romo throws four more touchdowns
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Updated 11/18/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo was 22-of-32 for 293 yards in Week 11 vs. Washington with four touchdown passes. All four touchdown passes were thrown to WR Terrell Owens. | Analysis: The four touchdown throws give Romo 27 this season, third-most in team history. Romo has now thrown 10 TD passes over the last three weeks and he should continue the trend in Week 12 against the Jets. Obviously, he remains a must-start in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Romo rolling along
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Updated 11/15/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo will look to make his record as a starter 15-5 when Dallas hosts Washington in Week 11. In his only career start against the Redskins, Romo threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns vs. no interceptions. | Analysis: If you've paid any sort of attention to Fantasy Football this season, you'll know what damage Romo has done to opponents. The Redskins gave up four passing touchdowns to Donovan McNabb in Week 10 and Romo could easily match that stat in Week 11. He remains a must-start QB in all leagues. |
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Romo terrorizes Giants, again
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Updated 11/11/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo hit Terrell Owens on two of his four touchdown passes and Dallas opened a big lead in the division by ending the Giants' six-game winning streak with a 31-20 victory Week 10. Romo also threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to Tony Curtis in the first quarter and a 20-yarder to Patrick Crayton just before halftime, starting a string of three straight touchdown drives. Romo finished the game 20-of-28 for 247 yards. He threw one interception. | Analysis: In two games against the Giants, Romo has eight touchdown passes and two interceptions. Don't he wish he could play the Giants every week of the season. Fantasy owners would also welcome that notion. However, Romo and the Cowboys welcome in Washington Week 11. The Redskins defense has been exposed in recent weeks and Romo remains a No. 1 Fantasy QB for Week 11. |
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Another big day for Romo vs. NYG?
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Updated 11/9/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: In Week 1 this season against the Giants, Cowboys QB Tony Romo threw for 345 and four touchdowns, while throwing only one interception. He will try to repeat stellar numbers like that when the two division rivals meet again in Week 10. | Analysis: Romo has three 300-yard passing games this season and only has one game in which he has failed to throw at least two touchdowns. He has been a great Fantasy option all season and is a must-start in all leagues for Week 10, although the Giants will clearly put some pressure on him and force him to make quick decisions. |
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Tony Romo masterful at Philadelphia
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Updated 11/5/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: After having his first game with fewer than two touchdown passes this season Week 7 against the Vikings, Cowboys QB Tony Romo returned to the three-score plateau Week 9 at Philadelphia. The first went for one yard to Tony Curtis in the first quarter, the second for 45 yards to Terrell Owens in the third, and the third for 20 yards to Jason Witten in the third. All in all, Romo completed 20 of 25 passes for 324 yards. He also threw an interception. | Analysis: That's more like it for Romo, though if he's at all disappointed you as a Fantasy owner this season, you have pretty unreasonable expectations. He now has 19 touchdown passes through eight games this season, and only guys like Tom Brady and Peyton Manning make for more advisable Fantasy starts at this point. Keep him active Week 10 at the N.Y. Giants. |
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Romo out for revenge vs. Philly
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Updated 10/31/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, who is 12-5 as a starter with 4,625 yards and 32 touchdowns vs. 19 interceptions, will look to get revenge in Week 9 against the Eagles after putting up a stinker against Philadelphia last season. In that game, Romo threw for only 142 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. | Analysis: Romo had four 300-yard passing games in his first five outings this season, but has only averaged 238 yards in his last two games. He will look to get things going once again in Philly in Week 9 against an Eagles pass defense that ranks right in the middle of the pack. He remains a top-10 Fantasy QB and should start in all formats. |
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Romo now paid third most among QBs
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Updated 10/30/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: QB Tony Romo officially signed a six-year, $67.5 million contract extension with the Cowboys on Tuesday, cementing a spot in the lineage of Don Meredith-to-Roger Staubach-to-Troy Aikman, but he also insisted the only thing that's going to change is his tax bracket. Want proof? He's even planning to keep his apartment -- and his roommate -- despite having the third-highest annual salary among NFL quarterbacks, ahead of Tom Brady and Brett Favre. "I never really thought this was a goal along the way," he said. "I still don't necessarily perceive it as a goal, but it's something really neat that I get to experience." | Analysis: Romo is having an outstanding season, throwing for 16 touchdowns and 1,984 yards through seven games. The Cowboys probably didn't want to take a chance on him increasing his value any more, so the swooped in and worked out a deal during their bye. The Cowboys visit the Eagles in Week 9, but Romo remains a must-start in Fantasy no matter what team they play. |
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Cowboys commit to Romo long-term
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Updated 10/29/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo has agreed to a six-year, $67 million deal that will be announced Tuesday, according to a person familiar with the deal who requested anonymity. The contract, which will become effective this week and provides salary cap relief for Dallas, includes $30 million in guaranteed money. "It's a great feeling you have when the organization and the people stand behind you, and you can be the quarterback for a long, long time," Romo said. "It's a neat feeling that, `You're our guy, we like you.' ... It makes you feel good as a person and a player." | Analysis: Romo is having an outstanding season, throwing for 16 touchdowns and 1,984 yards through seven games. The Cowboys probably didn't want to take a chance on him increasing his value any more, so the swooped in and worked out a deal during their bye. The Cowboys visit the Eagles in Week 9, but Romo remains a must-start in Fantasy no matter what team they play. |
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Romo has strained hamstring
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Updated 10/23/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: According to The Sports Xchange, Cowboys QB Tony Romo suffered a strained hamstring when he attempted to duck a tackle on CB Cedric Griffin's fumble return for a touchdown in the Cowboys' 24-14 victory against the Vikings. Romo said he will be fine but he will be limited some in practice this week. | Analysis: Coach Wade Phillips will be extremely careful with Romo, as hamstrings have a tendency to linger. Romo should be OK to play in Week 9, but keep an eye on his progress up until their game after the bye. |
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Romo throws 39 passes
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Updated 10/21/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo was 31-of-39 passing for 277 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions Sunday against the Vikings. He also added one carry for 4 yards and lost a fumble. | Analysis: Romo is a No. 1 QB and played well against the Vikings. The Cowboys are off Week 8 and play at the Eagles in Week 9. |
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Romo preps for NFL's worst pass defense
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Updated 10/18/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo should keep dropping back and throwing passes. That's what everybody else has done against the Minnesota Vikings -- with plenty of success. For Romo and the Dallas Cowboys, a successful game through the air against the NFL's worst pass defense could be a perfect remedy. First, the Cowboys want to bounce back from their lone loss and get a boost before going into their bye week. Plus, if a lot of passes are thrown Sunday, that should mean plenty of chances for Terrell Owens to get the ball. T.O. has only one touchdown the past four games, with 124 yards receiving the last three games after 329 the first three. | Analysis: The Vikings (2-3) haven't been able to cover receivers, allowing 288 yards passing a game with three teams throwing for at least 338, but own the league's second-ranked rushing defense. Minnesota has allowed only 66 yards rushing a game, and always less than 100. "I still think you have to run the ball," Cowboys coach Wade Phillips insisted. "If you just throw it every down, there is the possibility you could have four interceptions and that can hurt you and get you beat." We still like Romo in this matchup and Fantasy owners should start him in Week 7. Don't worry about Romo's sore non-throwing shoulder. He recently said it has not bothered him since banging it up during a Week 6 loss to the Patriots. |
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Romo hurts left shoulder
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Updated 10/15/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: According to the Dallas Morning News, Cowboys QB Tony Romo had his left shoulder heavily wrapped as the result of a shoulder strain following the game Sunday against the Patriots. Romo said it was a rotator cuff injury that he suffered early in the game, but it did not force him out of the game. Romo was sacked twice and hurried a few other times Sunday. When asked if it could be something that kept him out of next week's game vs. Minnesota he responded with an incredulous, "Come on." | Analysis: Expect Romo to be fine for the Week 7 game against the Vikings. Consider him a No. 1 QB in all Fantasy leagues. |
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Romo tosses two TDs Week 6
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Updated 10/14/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo cleaned up the turnovers Week 6 against the Patriots that nearly upended Dallas against Buffalo in Week 5, but was out of rallies as Dallas lost 48-27. He was 18-of-29 for 199 yards and two touchdowns, with a late interception. | Analysis: Romo was much better Week 6 than he was in Week 5, when he threw five interceptions. In fact, he nearly made it out of the Patriots game without a turnover before a late interception with three minutes to go. Nonetheless, Romo is settling in as the Cowboys QB and remains a must-start Fantasy option. The Cowboys will face the Vikings, who own one of the league's worst pass defense, in Week 7. |
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Pats expect better Romo
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Updated 10/11/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: When Tony Romo threw five interceptions last Monday night but still led his team back to beat Buffalo 25-24 on a last-play field goal, there was no reason to think he wouldn't bounce back. He gets his chance Sunday in just his 16th regular-season start, his debut against New England in a matchup of 5-0 teams. He's 11-4 in the first 15 starts. The Patriots, accustomed to building up even weak opponents, say he'll rebound on Sunday, just as he did late against Buffalo. "He had one bad game and we're not going to get used to that," safety Rodney Harrison said. "Sunday we'll try to make some turnovers, but he's definitely not going to throw that many interceptions." | Analysis: Romo can't play as bad as he did against the Patriots. Consider him a No. 1 option but lower your expectations against a solid defense. |
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'Magic Man' preps for Patriots
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Updated 10/10/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: A large painting of Tony Romo was leaning against a desk in the executive offices of the Dallas Cowboys late last week, waiting to be hung. That's not much of a surprise considering all the thrills he's provided. Here's the surprising part: When the Cowboys play Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on Sunday, Romo will be making only his 16th career start, which means he'll be capping the equivalent of his first full season in charge. Romo has gone 11-4 so far, securing himself so closely alongside Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach in the team's record book that his image might as well join them on the boss' wall. "He's our magic man," linebacker Bradie James said. | Analysis: For his next trick, Romo will try leading the Cowboys past Brady and the undefeated high-riding Patriots. "It'll be a great challenge for us," Romo said Wednesday. "But we can play pretty good every once in a while, too." Since last Oct. 29, when Romo made his first start, he's thrown for more yards and more yards per attempt than any quarterback in the NFL, and the Cowboys have scored the most points. Tom Brady has thrown the most touchdowns, but Romo is only one behind. Romo is coming off a six-turnover performance against the Bills in Week 5, but still managed to throw for 309 yards and two touchdowns. Even though the Cowboys have a tough, tough matchup Week 6 against the Patriots, you have to expect Romo to rebound. Everyone’s allowed a bad game or two, so keep him active in all Fantasy formats. |
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Tony Romo has an evil twin
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Updated 10/9/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The highly efficient, near flawlessly accurate Tony Romo disappeared Week 5 at the Bills, replaced by a reckless version more prone to turnovers. Romo committed six turnovers in the victory. He lost a fumble and threw five interceptions, tying a Dallas record. Four of those interceptions came in the first half, but Romo turned the ball over twice late in the fourth quarter with the Cowboys rallying to tie the game. He finished 29-of-50 passing for 309 yards and two touchdowns and gained seven yards rushing on two attempts. | Analysis: Romo entered Week 5 as the No. 1 QB in all of Fantasy. The Bills entered Week 5 as the No. 32 defense in all of football. Needless to say, Monday night’s performance goes down as a shocker -- especially since the Cowboys still won. Even though the Cowboys have a tough, tough matchup Week 6 against the Patriots, you have to expect Romo to rebound. Everyone’s allowed a bad game or two, so keep him active in all Fantasy formats. |
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Romo approaching 16 starts
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Updated 10/2/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo, in only 14 career games as a starter, has 3,840 yards passing with 27 touchdowns and 13 interceptions for a 100.9 passer rating. In 2007, he leads the NFC with 11 touchdowns, 9.91 average yards per attempt and a 112.9 rating. | Analysis: Most quarterbacks would take those 14-game stats in a full 16-game season and call it a good year. Romo has become a full-fledged Fantasy stud -- the kind you should start no matter what the matchup. Obviously, keep him active in all leagues for Week 5 on the road against a porous Bills defense that ranks last in the NFL in passing yards allowed. |
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Another big day for Romo
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Updated 9/30/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo continues his monster season. He was 21-of-33 passing for 339 yards, three touchdowns and one interception Sunday against St. Louis. He also had three carries for 24 yards and a touchdown. Romo's three touchdowns went to Jason Witten and two to Patrick Crayton. | Analysis: Romo is on fire right now and should be a No. 1 QB in every Fantasy league. The Cowboys play at Buffalo in Week 5, and Romo should have another big day. |
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Romo's career off to a great start
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Updated 9/27/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo is 9-4 as a starter with 3,501 yards and 24 touchdowns vs. 12 interceptions for a 99.7 passer rating. Romo is only the third QB in the Super Bowl era to pass for over 3,500 yards in his first 13 starts, joining Kurt Warner (3,559) and Rams QB Marc Bulger (3,534). | Analysis: Romo will look to add to his superb stats when the Cowboys host the Rams in Week 4. He remains a must-start Fantasy QB in all formats. |
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Romo slices apart the Bears
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Updated 9/24/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo answered a lot of questions and quieted skeptics by completing 22-of-35 for 329 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 3 at Chicago. He connected with WR Terrell Owens eight times for 145 yards. | Analysis: Romo was dominant in Week 3 and he has jelled with T.O. nicely and things are all hunky-dory in Big D. He remains a must-start heading into Week 4 against the Rams. |
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Bears D present Romo a challenge
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Updated 9/20/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Even though the Bears are only No. 13 in pass defense with 198.5 yards per game allowed, two touchdowns and two interceptions, they still have seven sacks in two games and will pressure Cowboys QB Tony Romo in Week 3. He might be in line for similar stats to what he had last week against Miami (186 yards passing and two touchdowns), but Chicago's defense is better than the Dolphins and could keep Romo out of the end zone with some interceptions. | Analysis: Romo's strong start answers many of the questions that were still being asked about him despite his Pro Bowl breakout last season. Because Romo went 5-1 then 1-4, some folks wondered if his success was a fluke. Others were concerned his bobbled snap of a hold in the playoffs at Seattle would mess with his head. A swollen head was the fear of talk-radio callers who saw Romo in the celebrity pages more than the sports pages this summer. However, he has emerged as a bona fide No. 1 Fantasy starter. The Cowboys travel to Chicago for Week 3 in what might be a difficult game for the starter. |
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Romo lighting it up for 'Boys
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Updated 9/18/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo is averaging a ridiculously high 10 yards per attempts, with six touchdowns and only one interception through the first two games in 2007. He's been sacked twice - one of them for 0 yards, coach Wade Phillips noted - and he's turned seven runs into 47 yards and a touchdown. His quarterback rating is 119.3 and he's guided the Cowboys to 82 points, their highest two-game total since 1971. | Analysis: Romo's strong start answers many of the questions that were still being asked about him despite his Pro Bowl breakout last season. Because Romo went 5-1 then 1-4, some folks wondered if his success was a fluke. Others were concerned his bobbled snap of a hold in the playoffs at Seattle would mess with his head. A swollen head was the fear of talk-radio callers who saw Romo in the celebrity pages more than the sports pages this summer. However, he has emerged as a bona fide No. 1 Fantasy starter. The Cowboys travel to Chicago for Week 3 in what might be a difficult game for the starter. |
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Romo throws two touchdowns
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Updated 9/16/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo was 14-of-29 passing for 186 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed four times for 36 yards. | Analysis: Romo remains a No. 1 QB but you might want to keep him reserved in Week 3 against Chicago because of the tough matchup. |
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Romo could flourish in Miami
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Updated 9/14/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Romo had a great season-opener last week against the Giants with 336 yards passing, four touchdowns and one interception. Now he gets a Dolphins defense in Week 2 that is banged up in the secondary without arguably its best defensive back in Yeremiah Bell (torn Achilles' tendon). | Analysis: Expect another good week for the Dallas QB in the Miami heat. Two touchdowns and 250 yards should be a reasonable expectation. |
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Romo has four touchdowns in win
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Updated 9/10/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo completed 15-of-24 for 345 yards, four touchdowns and one interception in Week 1 against the Giants. "It was good to see we were able to put up so many points and keep attacking," Romo said. | Analysis: Romo will look to keep it going in Week 2 at Miami. Romo is a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy quarterback now often than not. |
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Romo: 5 career INTs vs. Giants
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Updated 9/6/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo has only played six quarters against the Giants, but in those six quarters, he's thrown two touchdowns and five interceptions. On the plus side, he has gunned for 484 total yards (227 in one half, 257 in a full game). Romo's only playing time against New York came last season. | Analysis: Romo should do better than he has in the past because the offense is more spread out and pass oriented and the Giants' secondary is nothing to write home about. Despite his penchant for interceptions against them, use Romo in Fantasy play in Week 1 vs. the Giants. |
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Romo throws for 412 yards
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Updated 8/31/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed 35-of-51 passes in the preseason for 412 yards. He had two touchdown passes and two interceptions. | Analysis: Romo is a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick in the middle rounds on Draft Day. |
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Romo stumbles against Texans
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Updated 8/26/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo and the Cowboys offense were shaky at best during Saturday's preseason game against the Texans. He threw two touchdown passes but also fumbled, threw an interception and bobbled a snap that it appeared he wasn't ready for. In the second quarter Romo engineered a 9-play, 74-yard drive that ended when Terrell Owens grabbed a short pass and wriggled away from three Texans defenders for a 35-yard touchdown. Romo's second touchdown pass was for 18 yards to Jason Witten and made it 21-13 in the third quarter. | Analysis: Late in the third quarter against Houston's backups, Romo badly underthrew Owens and was picked off by rookie Fred Bennett. It was Romo's last play of the night and he finished 14-of-22 for 197 yards. Romo is a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick in the middle rounds on Draft Day. |
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Romo throws for 122 yards, INT
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Updated 8/19/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo was 11-of-18 for 122 yards with an interception vs. Denver on Saturday. His numbers would've been better had backup Miles Austin not botched several passes and made a poor attempt at preventing a pickoff by Dre' Bly. | Analysis: Romo has 215 passing yards in two preseason stints. Romo is a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick in the middle rounds on Draft Day. |
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Romo completes 10 passes
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Updated 8/10/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo completed 10-of-11 passes in Thursday's preseason game against the Colts, including an 8-yard opening pass to WR Terrell Owens. He finished with a game-high 93 passing yards. "We were taking what the defense gave us," Romo said. "But at the same time it was fun to move down the field quickly. We got into a good rhythm." | Analysis: Romo is a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick in the middle rounds on Draft Day. If you are in a deep Fantasy league and can afford the roster spot, you might also want to grab Brad Johnson as insurance against injury. |
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Romo to play about a quarter
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Updated 8/6/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: QB Tony Romo and the first-team offense are expected to play about a quarter in Thursday's preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. Coach Wade Phillips said he might use all four quarterbacks (Romo, Brad Johnson, Matt Moore and Richard Bartel) in the game. | Analysis: Romo is a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick in the middle rounds on Draft Day. If you are in a deep Fantasy league and can afford the roster spot, you might also want to grab Brad Johnson as insurance against injury. |
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Jones says Romo's new deal can wait
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Updated 8/2/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The San Antonio Express-News reports that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is OK with waiting until the end of the 2007 season to renegotiate Tony Romo's contract. Romo is scheduled to be a free agent after this season. "If he's the quarterback I think he is, he's going to get his money," Jones said. "When we've had a quarterback that could compete at a Super Bowl level, we've always paid -- and welcomed the chance to do it. ... We want Tony to be our quarterback for a long time." | Analysis: Romo got to enjoy some of the spoils of success over the summer -- the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, judging the Miss Universe pageant, dating country singer Carrie Underwood -- but is now serious about getting back to work. Fantasy owners should hope that he doesn't sign a new contract and is motivated by a big pay day. He should be a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick in the middle rounds. |
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All eyes on Tony Romo
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Updated 7/26/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Four years ago, Tony Romo went into training camp just hoping to make the Dallas Cowboys. By last summer, he'd worked his way up to being the promising backup. Now Romo is the marquee attraction, the Pro Bowler whose love life recently was examined by National Enquirer and the guy whom Jerry Jones has singled out as the key to the team's success. Big change, right? Nope, Romo insists. "I try to come out here and be as good as I can be," he said Thursday. "Whatever that is, I don't know." Nor do the Cowboys. They hope he'll be the quarterback who won five of his first six starts, beating the eventual Super Bowl champion Colts when they were 9-0 and throwing five touchdown passes against Tampa Bay on Thanksgiving. But they have to be wary of the player who finished 1-4, capped by botching the hold on a short go-ahead field goal attempt, knocking Dallas out of the playoffs in the first round. | Analysis: Romo's flub, and his teary locker room apology, was a dramatic end to a breakout season that at times seemed too good to be true. He got to enjoy some of the spoils of success over the summer -- the Pro Bowl in Hawaii, judging the Miss Universe pageant, dating country singer Carrie Underwood -- but is now serious about getting back to work. Romo is in the final year of a deal signed last summer. The question facing Romo and the Cowboys is whether to sign now or let him play out this season to better gauge how much he's worth. Fantasy owners should hope that he doesn't sign a new contract and is motivated by a big pay day. He should be a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick in the middle rounds. |
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Offseason glitzy for Dallas' Romo
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Updated 6/21/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: So what did Tony Romo do this offseason? For starters, he was a judge in the Miss Universe pageant. He also participated in several celebrity golf events and has been spotted numerous times with his girlfriend Carrie Underwood. Oh, by the way, he also practiced with the Cowboys extensively and plans to have a successful season as the team's starter for a full year. Romo will be up for a new contract after this season, which should give him even more reason to put up a big year. | Analysis: Romo ended 2006 with 2,903 yards, 19 touchdowns and 13 interceptions with 102 rush yards in just 10 starts. He should be a candidate for close to 4,000 yards and 22 touchdowns. Treat him like a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB worth a pick in the middle rounds. |
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Cowboys want to keep Romo
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Updated 2/13/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports that the Cowboys are interested in signing QB Tony Romo to a long-term deal, according to an NFL source. Romo, who is slated to start for them in 2007, has a contract that pays him only through the upcoming season. | Analysis: Romo's season ended badly after starting strong when he took over for Drew Bledsoe, but all indications are that he will enter training camp next year as the starter. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for 2007 and the perfect type of QB to use in a platoon with another very good-but-not-great passer. |
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Romo gets vote of confidence
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Updated 1/11/2007 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo got the vote of confidence he needed from Dallas owner Jerry Jones. Less than a week after fumbling the snap of what would have been a potential game-clinching field goal, Romo was described as the quarterback of the present and future for the 'Boys by Jones. "I think Tony Romo is a viable quarterback for us for the future," Jones said on his weekly radio show on KTCK-AM in Dallas. "I can look a little more long-term there than I have been able to do the last two or three years. One of the things that I talked to Bill (Parcells) about when he came here was that we've got to get a quarterback in place here at some point that we can hang our hat on and build around. And I think we made a big step toward that this year, and that's big." | Analysis: Romo's season ended badly after starting strong when he took over for Drew Bledsoe, but all indications are that he will enter training camp next year as the starter. Consider him a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB for 2007 and the perfect type of QB to use in a platoon with another very good-but-not-great passer. |
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Romo guns for over 300 yards
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Updated 12/31/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo was 23-of-32 passing for 321 yards with two TDs, an interception, 16 rush yards and four fumbles (two lost) in a loss vs. Detroit in Week 17. | Analysis: Tony Romo's star has fallen in recent weeks. His offseason hinges on a lot of elements: Who is coaching the Cowboys? Is Terrell Owens still there? Who else is in Dallas who could play quarterback? Those questions need to be answered before Romo's '07 Fantasy value is properly assessed. If things are the same as they are now next autumn, then Romo will still be a No. 1 Fantasy QB. |
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Romo looking to improve
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Updated 12/28/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo had his worst game Monday night against Philadelphia since he became a starter. He completed 14-of-29 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown. He was intercepted twice. Coach Bill Parcells had a talk with Romo on Wednesday. "I think he understands what I want from him now," Parcells said. "A little more clearly than he did up to this point." Parcells wouldn't be specific about the conversation. In his past four games, Romo has thrown four touchdowns and been intercepted seven times. Also, Romo is looking to avoid distractions. Romo was linked to pop star Jessica Simpson and now it's Carrie Underwood. He talked with Underwood on the field before the game and said it did not detract from his focus against the Eagles. Romo said all his time is devoted to football. "Anybody that knows me knows I am up here all the time," Romo said. "This is what I do. I don't have much else in my life." | Analysis: Expect Romo to bounce back against Detroit in Week 17. Consider him a No. 1 option. Looking ahead, consider Romo a good keeper option and a No. 1 QB for 2007. |
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Romo plays like a lump of coal
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Updated 12/25/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo was 14-of-29 passing for 142 yards, a touchdown to Terrell Owens, two interceptions and 42 rush yards (which led the Cowboys) in a Week 16 loss vs. Philadelphia. | Analysis: Romo's passes were off the mark and he also had some receivers drop a few passes. Consider him a low-end option when he plays vs. Detroit in Week 17 -- a good matchup for him in a game Dallas will need to clinch the best playoff spot possible. |
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Romo throws two TDs Week 15
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Updated 12/16/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed 22-of-29 passes for 278 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 15 win over the Falcons. He also threw an interception. | Analysis: Romo had a pretty successful day against the Falcons and should be considered a decent No. 1 Fantasy option in all leagues for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia. |
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Romo struggles against Saints
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Updated 12/11/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo finished 16-of-33 for 249 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Week 14 against the Saints. However, he did not look as good as his statistics might indicate as most of his yardage came in the second half when the game was well out of hand. | Analysis: Romo remains a decent No. 1 Fantasy option in all leagues for Week 15 at Atlanta on Saturday night. |
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Romo a good closer
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Updated 12/7/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo has obviously played well lately for the Dallas Cowboys. What Bill Parcells notices is that the quarterback is doing some of his best work late in games when it matters most. The victory against New York last week provided Romo's first game-winning drive, but it came after an impressive three-game stretch. Romo was a combined 29-of-31 passing for 409 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in the second halves of those victories, one of those 21-14 over Peyton Manning and then-undefeated Indianapolis. | Analysis: Consider Romo a solid No. 1 option for Week 14 against the Saints. |
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Romo cools off against Giants
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Updated 12/3/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo did not throw a touchdown pass in Week 13 at the N.Y. Giants, finishing with 257 yards on 20-for-34 passing. He threw two interceptions and was nearly intercepted two other times. | Analysis: After four straight great games, it was a dose of reality for Fantasy owners. Romo isn't yet Peyton Manning and Fantasy owners should be ready for games like this down the stretch. A Week 14 matchup against New Orleans, a team trying to catch them in the conference race, could mean another closely contested game. He remains a great start, though, and the game should be more of a warning than a reason to bench him. |
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Romo ready for rematch
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Updated 12/1/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo has been great since taking over the starting job. He leads the league in passing and has led the Cowboys to a 4-1 mark. As a result, most people have forgotten how bad he was in the second half of the Giants game Oct. 23, when he tossed three interceptions in a 36-22 loss. As the Cowboys prepare for the rematch Sunday, Romo certainly remembers. "I don't look at it as a revenge game, but personally, I feel like I let the team down the last time we played," said Romo, whose first pass of the second half of that game was intercepted and led to a Giants touchdown. "I didn't play up to my own expectations. And I'm going to do everything I can to change that this time around. I'll be ready to go." | Analysis: Consider Romo a No. 1 QB against the Giants. |
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Romo guns for 306 yards, 5 TDs
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Updated 11/23/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo was 22-of-29 passing for 306 yards and five touchdowns vs. Tampa Bay on Thanksgiving in Week 12. Romo connected for touchdowns with T.O., two to Terry Glenn and two to Marion Barber. | Analysis: Romo looked very impressive and definitely doesn't have the look as a first-year regular player. Continue to use him as a No. 1 Fantasy QB when he plays at the Giants in Week 13. |
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Romo dubbed Mr. Cool
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Updated 11/20/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Ask Dallas Cowboys players to describe Tony Romo and one word keeps emerging: cool. It makes sense considering how he's handled the last month. Undrafted out of college and unused his first 3 1/2 NFL seasons, all Romo has done since taking over the high-profile job of Cowboys quarterback is win three of four starts, earn NFC offensive player of the week honors one Sunday and then outduel Peyton Manning the next. "Romo is having one of those Cinderella seasons," linebacker Kevin Burnett said Monday. "He's the type of quarterback who is cool. He extends the play, he gets himself out of bad situations. If we go to the Super Bowl, he's going to be the guy who takes us there." | Analysis: Romo has eight touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He failed to throw a touchdown in the team's win over the Colts on Sunday, but managed the game well for the Cowboys. If you plan to use Romo for Fantasy purposes in Week 12, remember the Cowboys play on Thursday, so he needs to be inserted into lineups before then. The Cowboys play the Bucs, whom have the 18th ranked passing offense in the league. |
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Romo passes for 226 yards
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Updated 11/19/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed 19-of-23 passes for 226 yards in a Week 11 win over the Colts. He had no touchdowns, but did throw one interception and lost a fumble. | Analysis: It wasn't a great Fantasy week for Romo, but it could have been a lot worse. Romo is actually having a pretty good season since taking over as the team's starting QB. If you plan to use Romo for Fantasy purposes in Week 12, remember the Cowboys play on Thursday, so he needs to be inserted into lineups before then. |
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Romo throws for 308 yards
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Updated 11/12/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo was 20-of-29 passing for 308 yards and two touchdowns against Arizona. He also had two carries for 7 yards. | Analysis: Romo has become a low-end No. 1 Fantasy QB and should be considered a decent start for Week 11 against Indianapolis. |
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Romo throws for 284 yards
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Updated 11/5/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo completed 24-of-36 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns in a 22-19 loss to the Redskins in Week 9. Romo threw touchdown passes of four and 10 yards. | Analysis: Despite the loss, Romo actually played pretty well against the Redskins. He didn't turn the ball over and threw for two touchdowns. That is now five touchdowns in last 2 1/2 games. Usually Romo would be considered a No. 2 Fantasy QB, but the Cowboys play the Cardinals in Week 10. It might be worth starting Romo. |
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Just call him 'Tony Favre?'
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Updated 11/3/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Because he grew up in Wisconsin, it's no surprise that Tony Romo is a Brett Favre fan. Romo, now the Dallas Cowboys' starting quarterback, also has Favre-like confidence that he can make any throw along with his ability to scramble. But Romo isn't so sure about being compared to the Green Bay quarterback. "The comparisons are ridiculous. He's an unbelievable player and he's accomplished so much," Romo said. "The fact that people even say his name and mine together is kind of ridiculous. He's on a completely other level." | Analysis: Romo is going to have his ups and downs this season, but playing well against a very good Panthers defense in Week 8 will only boost his confidence. Now that coach Bill Parcells is also confident in him, it can only help as well. The Cowboys play NFC East foe Washington in Week 9. Consider Romo a decent No. 2 Fantasy QB (and a good bye-week replacement) for that game. |
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Parcells happy with Romo
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Updated 11/1/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Bill Parcells won't tell you he expected Tony Romo to play this well in his first start since a 2002 Division I-AA playoff game at Eastern Illinois. And he doesn't know yet if this was the beginning of the Romo era or just one lucky game. But he will tell you he is not surprised by Romo's success, passing for 270 yards and leading the Cowboys to a 35-14 victory over the Panthers. "You don't know what to expect exactly," Parcells said. "You just hope the course of action you decided to take is for the good of the team, and you hope it turns out that way. I told you all along, I'm hopeful the path we chose to get him ready for pro football was correct. I'm hoping that turns out to be the right one, too." | Analysis: Romo is going to have his ups and downs this season, but playing well against a very good Panthers defense in Week 8 will only boost his confidence. Now that Parcells is also somewhat confident, it can only help as well. The Cowboys play NFC East foe Washington in Week 9 and expect them to blitz often. Consider Romo a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. |
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QB Romo wins in 1st start
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Updated 10/29/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: QB Tony Romo, making his first career start, led the Cowboys to a 35-14 victory in Week 8 over the Panthers by throwing for 270 yards and a touchdown. He completed 24-of-36 passes. His touchdown pass went for three yards to TE Jason Witten. Romo did throw an interception in the game. He also had 18 yards on four carries. | Analysis: Congrats to Romo on his first career win. Romo looked a little uncomfortable at the beginning of the game, but calmed down and played well from the second quarter on. Romo is going to have his ups and downs this season. The Cowboys play NFC East foe Washington in Week 9 and expect them to blitz often. Consider Romo a low-end No. 2 Fantasy QB. |
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DAL hope for Brady-like relief
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Updated 10/27/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The last time Drew Bledsoe lost his job, it also was to an unproven quarterback. It worked out pretty well for Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. The Dallas Cowboys hope Tony Romo provides the same kind of boost. Brady replaced Bledsoe early in the 2001 season after a hit put Bledsoe in intensive care for a few days. He never got his job back, because Brady, then in his second season out of Michigan, ran the offense so well. The Patriots won the Super Bowl that season and two of the next three. This time, Bledsoe is getting benched because coach Bill Parcells has lost confidence in him after poor performances. | Analysis: Romo will make his first start since the 2002 Division I-AA playoffs Sunday night, when the Cowboys visit the Carolina Panthers. After watching the first 52 games of his NFL career, then coming off the bench in the last two, he's ready to be the main man. "I've always prepared like I was going to play each week," Romo said. "You know, there's more sense of urgency and, in that respect, you're going to want to be perfect with everything throughout the week. It's not always going to be, but you want things to go smooth." We think Romo will be a serviceable Fantasy QB, but not one worth starting if you can help it. He's also worth owning ahead of Drew Bledsoe at this time (though carrying both on Fantasy rosters will save you a headache later). |
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Jones: Romo debut 'a step back'
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Updated 10/26/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys owner/GM Jerry Jones is disappointed the team is turning to Tony Romo at quarterback, although it's not because he lacks faith in his former backup. The change as forced Jones to lower his expectations for this season. "I have to be a realist," he said. "I hadn't thought or hoped that we'd be sitting here after the sixth game making these adjustments. ... I did not want to this year go to an inexperienced quarterback. I wanted to have the benefit of Drew Bledsoe. It hasn't worked out as of today. It just hasn't worked out. That to me is a step back." | Analysis: Jones was quick to point out that wasn't a reason for this move, saying it is not a sign that "we were junking this season and just putting the team together for the future." Jones is still optimistic about Romo. "I think he's a top athlete," Jones said. "I like his approach to competing. He's got a natural leadership quality about him. ... He's pocket sensitive. He's got a good feel of where it's coming from, the pressure." We think Romo will be a serviceable Fantasy QB, but not one worth starting if you can help it. He's also worth owning ahead of Drew Bledsoe at this time (though carrying both on Fantasy rosters will save you a headache later). |
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Parcells: Romo to start in Week 8
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Updated 10/25/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said Wednesday that QB Tony Romo will start at Carolina in Week 8 in place of Drew Bledsoe. "The time is urgent for us," Parcells said. "We need to play better than we have been playing. I think we're capable of that." Parcells added that he's confident in Romo's ability and brainpower. "I don't expect perfection, but hopefully he'll give us a little something," Parcells added. Later in the press conference, when asked if Romo would have a short leash, Parcells said "nope." | Analysis: CBS SportsLine Fantasy league ownership of Romo went up 200 percent since Monday night, so people are definitely climbing aboard the bandwagon. It does not help Romo's case that he'll be going up against a Panthers defense that isn't especially strong against the pass, but very good at pressuring the quarterback (like the Giants in Week 7). We think he'll be a serviceable Fantasy QB, but not one worth starting if you can help it. He's also worth owning ahead of Drew Bledsoe at this time (though carrying both on Fantasy rosters will save you a headache later). |
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Report: Romo to start for DAL
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Updated 10/25/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that an unnamed team source says Tony Romo will start at quarterback for the Cowboys at Carolina in Week 8. Romo took over for Drew Bledsoe in Week 7 play vs. the N.Y. Giants and completed 14-of-25 passes for 227 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in two quarters. | Analysis: CBS SportsLine Fantasy league ownership of Romo went up 200 percent since Monday night, so people are definitely climbing aboard the bandwagon. It does not help Romo's case that he'll be going up against a Panthers defense that isn't especially strong against the pass, but very good at pressuring the quarterback (like the Giants in Week 7). We think he'll be a serviceable Fantasy QB, but not one worth starting if you can help it. He's also worth owning ahead of Drew Bledsoe at this time (though carrying both on Fantasy rosters will save you a headache later). |
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Romo has two second-half TDs
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Updated 10/24/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo, who replaced starter Drew Bledsoe at halftime of Week 7 against the Giants, completed 14-of-25 for 227 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions in two quarters. When asked who his quarterback is for Week 8 at Carolina, head coach Bill Parcells replied, "I don't know yet. I'll have to think that over." | Analysis: Romo showed some positive signs and might gel a lot better with his receivers with a full week of practice under his belt with the first team. It is uncertain if he will start against the Panthers at this point, but it seems extremely likely after being plugged into the lineup because of "too many mistakes" by Bledsoe in the first half on Monday. Make the move to pick up Romo in all leagues -- especially if you've been leaning on Bledsoe in Fantasy play. |
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Parcells goes to QB Romo
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Updated 10/23/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Head coach Bill Parcells has decided to use QB Tony Romo to start the second half, as he cited "too many mistakes" by Drew Bledsoe in the first half of their 12-7 game against the Giants. | Analysis: Romo got a huge cheer from the fans when they realized the 26-year-old was coming into the game. However, on his first pass attempt, he was picked off by Antonio Pierce to quiet down the cheers immediately. |
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Parcells: Romo time isn't here
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Updated 10/16/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports that backup QB Tony Romo is not a candidate to start for the Cowboys at this time, according to head coach Bill Parcells. "It really was not that important," Parcells said of Romo's 2-of-2, 35-yard effort in garbage time that included a score to Terrell Owens. "I just want to get him in any chance I get." | Analysis: Romo should remain on the waiver wire in all seasonal Fantasy leagues (unless you specifically want him to back up Drew Bledsoe). |
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Romo sees action
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Updated 10/15/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Dallas QB Tony Romo came into Sunday's game against Houston and was 2-of-2 for 35 yards and a touchdown. | Analysis: Unless Drew Bledsoe is benched or injured, keep Romo reserved in all leagues. |
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Romo won't get QB gig
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Updated 10/9/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys coach Bill Parcells said Monday that he will stick with Drew Bledsoe as his starting quarterback, squashing rumors that Tony Romo would be in line to start for Dallas. "I'm not switching the quarterback," Parcells said during his weekly press conference. Bledsoe was intercepted three times and fumbled once in Week 5 at Philadelphia, finishing with 223 passing yards and a rushing TD. | Analysis: Romo is a good quarterback, but his lack of experience is probably holding him back. He's only worth owning in keeper leagues and as a backup to Bledsoe in leagues with very deep rosters. |
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Tony Romo gets some action
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Updated 10/1/2006 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Cowboys backup QB Tony Romo got into the Cowboys' Week 4 rout at Tennessee. He did not attempt a pass, but carried three times for no gain. | Analysis: Don't consider Romo a viable Fantasy option unless Drew Bledsoe gets injured. |
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No action for Romo
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Updated 12/18/2005 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Tony Romo was active and dressed in Week 15 but failed to record any offensive stats. | Analysis: He has no Fantasy value. |
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Tony Romo active
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Updated 12/5/2005 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Romo was active and dressed but did not record any offensive stats in Week 13. | Analysis: He has no Fantasy value. |
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Updated 6/1/2003 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
| News: Romo will compete with Clint Stoerner during training camp to be the third-string quarterback in Dallas. Neither player has any Fantasy value. | Analysis: |
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Updated 12/31/1969 |
| Tony Romo, QB DAL | |
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