News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton had a 26-yard catch-and-run in the fourth quarter on Sunday against the Bills. That play was good for his first score of the year. Crayton was targeted three times on the day by Philip Rivers, catching all three passes for 37 yards. The Chargers would win the game, 37-10.
Analysis: Crayton caught one of Rivers' three touchdown passes in Week 14, but he made some nifty moves to get into the end zone. With Malcom Floyd, Antonio Gates and Vincent Jackson healthy, Crayton's Fantasy value isn't very high. While it is good to see him get into the end zone, he is not worth starting in any league in Week 15 when San Diego hosts Baltimore.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton caught one pass in Week 12 against the Broncos. He was targeted twice in the contest. His lone catch went for 11 yards. San Diego would go on to lose the game, 16-13.
Analysis: Crayton has been used mainly on special teams, and almost made some costly mistakes for the Chargers. Malcom Floyd is getting close to returning to the field, and Vincent Brown is also ahead of Crayton on the depth chart. That makes Crayton barely worth owning in any Fantasy league. Continue to ignore him. In Week 13 the Chargers face the Jaguars on Monday night. Jacksonville has allowed 12 passing touchdowns this season and is allowing an average of 189 passing yards per contest.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton will once again be the team's No. 3 WR in Week 11 against the Bears. Coach Norv Turner told reporters on Friday that rookie WR Vincent Brown would once again start in place of the injured Malcom Floyd. Chicago enters Sunday's contest ranked 29th in pass defense, allowing 270 yards per game. The Bears have surrendered 12 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 19 Fantasy points to oppoing WRs on the season.
Analysis: Most thought when Floyd went down with his hip injury that Crayton would end up in the starting lineup. However, that hasn't been the case. Instead, Turner has opted to go with Brown, which has left Crayton as the team's No. 3 option. That doesn't bode well for Fantasy owners, as the 32-year-old has yet to rack up more than 50 receiving yards in a single contest. Consider Crayton merely a low-end Fantasy option heading into Week 11 against the Bears.
News: After posting just a 5-yard catch his last time out, Chargers WR Patrick Crayton was more productive in Week 10 against the Raiders. He caught three passes for 34 yards in the 24-17 loss. He was targeted five times by QB Philip Rivers and had a long reception of 14 yards. Crayton also gained 9 yards on three punt returns in the defeat.
Analysis: Crayton has not posted more than 50 yards receiving in any game so far this season and has yet to find the end zone. While he is good for a couple of grabs on a weekly basis, he has a long way to go before becoming a viable Fantasy option. Continue to ignore Crayton in the majority of leagues at this point.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton was not much of a factor in Week 9 against the Packers. Crayton finished with just one reception in the 45-38 loss, which went for 5 yards. He was targeted three times on the afternoon.
Analysis: Many thought with Malcom Floyd sidelined, Crayton would be able to step up and have a big game. However, that was not the case. It appears rookie Vincent Brown has surpassed him on the depth chart and Crayton is stuck as the No. 3 option. That doesn't bode well for Fantasy owners, as the 32-year-old has yet to rack up more than 50 receiving yards in a single contest. Consider merely a low-end Fantasy option heading into Week 10 against the Raiders.
News: With Chargers WR Malcom Floyd's in question for Week 9 against the Packers, WR Patrick Crayton could see a boost in playing time on Sunday. Crayton, who has made one start this season, has hauled in 11 receptions for 113 receiving yards. Green Bay enters Sunday's contest ranked 29th in pass defense, allowing 289 yards per game. The Packers have surrendered 13 touchdowns through the air and are allowing an average of 25.2 Fantasy points to opposing WRs on the season.
Analysis: Crayton hasn't been much of a factor on offense this season thus far. His best game came back in Week 3 when finished with five receptions for 47 yards against the Chiefs. If Floyd doesn't play on Sunday, Crayton will likely start in his place, which means he should be on the field for more snaps. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on Floyd's status leading up to kickoff. If Floyd is ruled inactive, consider scooping up Crayton.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton had one of his better games of the season in Week 8 against the Chiefs. He caught three passes for a season-high 50 yards in the 23-20 loss. He had a long reception of 19 and averaged 16.7 yards per catch. Crayton was targeted four times by QB Philip Rivers in the defeat.
Analysis: After catching just three passes for 16 yards over his last three games, Crayton put together a decent performance on Monday night and came up with some big grabs. He has shown flashes of being a viable Fantasy option but his production has been too inconsistent to trust in the majority of formats. Heading into Week 9 against the Packers, continue to view Crayton as a low-end Fantasy WR.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton was targeted twice in Week 5 against the Broncos. He caught one pass for 10 yards in the contest. San Diego would win the game, 29-24.
Analysis: Crayton has just seven catches for 60 yards in his three games this season. San Diego is on a bye next week and face the Jets in Week 7. New York is tough against the pass, which means Crayton won't be worth much. Fantasy owners in the majority of leagues should continue ignoring Crayton.
News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton hasn't been a big factor yet this season for the Chargers. But with Vincent Jackson and Antonio Gates both dealing with injuries the Chargers may need Crayton to step up. He has just six catches for 50 yards in two games this season. In his lone game against the Broncos as a member of the Chargers Crayton caught three passes for 105 yards and a touchdown. Denver has allowed seven touchdowns to receivers so far this season.
Analysis: The Chargers have been targeting the running backs out of the back field with some of the receivers banged up. While Crayton burned the Broncos last year, what are the chances he does it again in Week 5? For now, Crayton is not worth starting in Fantasy leagues, but is worth watching with Jackson, Gates and Malcom Floyd dinged up.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton was not much of a factor in Week 4 against the Dolphins. Crayton caught just one pass for 3 yards in the 26-16 victory. He was only targeted one time in the contest.
Analysis: With Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd both slowed by injuries, some thought Crayton would see an increased role in the offense in this week. However, that was not the case on Sunday, as Philip Rivers hardly looked his way. The Chargers take on the Broncos in Week 5, but Crayton should only garner attention if Jackson or Floyd sit out next week.
News: With WRs Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd both listed as question heading into Week 4 against the Dolphins, WR Pactrick Crayton could see an increased role in the offense. Crayton, who made his season debut last week against the Chiefs, finished with five receptions for 47 yards in the 20-17 win. The Dolphins enter Sunday's contest ranked 30th against the pass, giving up 311 yards per game. Miami has surrendered six touchdowns through the air and allowed an average of 29 Fantasy points to opposing WRs on the season.
Analysis: Crayton missed the first two games of the season with an ankle injury, but finally was able to make his season debut last week. Now with both Floyd and Jackson banged up with injuries, he could see an increased number of targets heading his way. Crayton would also likely step into the starting lineup if either one was ruled inactive, so Fantasy owners should continue to monitor the health of San Diego's WRs over the next two days. Still, Crayton should only be considered a desperation play heading into Week 4.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton's 11-yard reception in Week 3 was his first completion since Week 11 of 2010 against the Broncos. He injured his wrist in that game when he fell to the ground after a long catch and run. Crayton was inactive for the first two games of this season because he had an ankle scoped following the first preseason game. Crayton was targeted seven times, catching five passes for 47 yards. San Diego would win the game, 20-17.
Analysis: While it was good to see Crayton back on the field, this week will a tough for him. If his ankle responds well he should be fine for Week 4 against the Dolphins. But there is always the chance of his ankle acting up and going back on the injury list. Miami's secondary isn't very good as they have been allowing 319 receiving yards per contest so far, but Crayton still has to prove his value. Leave him on waivers for now, but keep an eye on his progress through the season as he could turn out to be a nice bye-week replacement.
News: Coach Norv Turner indicated on Monday that Chargers WR Patrick Crayton will be active for Week 3 against the Chiefs. Crayton has yet to play this season due to an ankle injury. “I thought he got better in each day of practice last week,” Turner said. “I expect him to be ready to play.”
Analysis: Crayton thought he would be able to play, although he was once again ruled inactive last Sunday. However, it appears he ready to make his season debut in Week 3 against the Chiefs. Fantasy owners should continue and monitor his status throughout the week to see if how he fares in practice. Kansas City has struggled to defend the pass this season, allowing an average of 262 yards per game thus far. Still, Crayton should should be left on the waiver wire until he proves he can become a reliable option.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (ankle), who was inactive in Week 1, said he is ready to play Week 2 against the Patriots. “It’s not about feeling close,” Crayton said. “I am ready to go.” Crayton last played in a regular season game in Week 11 of the 2010 season against Denver. He suffered a wrist injury at the end of a 49-yard TD catch.
Analysis: Crayton has been out of the mix for a long time since the wrist issue, and now the ankle has kept him out for some time. However, the wait seems to be over for his return, though Fantasy owners should not get overly excited. Crayton's value was taken down to marginal once the team re-signed Malcom Floyd in the offseason. He is not a recommended option in any format for now.
News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton was ruled inactive for the Chargers' Week 1 matchup against Minnesota while continuing to recover from surgery on his ankle. Crayton, who was listed as questionable on the injury report, had surgery to remove bone spurs in his ankle.
Analysis: When healthy, Crayton is unlikely to see many targets with San Diego boasting a loaded receiving corps. The 32-year-old tallied 28 receptions for 514 yards and a touchdown during his first season with the Chargers in 2010. With Vincent Jackson ready at the beginning of the season, Crayton could have a tough time reaching 500 yards again. He should not be considered a worthwhile Fantasy option for now.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton is still recovering from surgery that removed bone spurs in his ankle and could miss Sunday’s season opener against the Vikings. He is officially listed as questionable. WR Bryan Walters, who made the team with his outstanding play in the preseason, will likely play in the slot over WR Richard Goodman.
Analysis: When healthy, Crayton is at best the fourth option in the passing game behind Vincent Jackson, Antonio Gates and Malcom Floyd. He might even be lower on the food chain with the way the Chargers like to throw the football to their running backs. His absence will be hardly missed in Fantasy if he's out, so keep Crayton on waivers in most formats.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton has bone spurs in his ankle and will have the ankle scoped. Crayton is expected to miss 10 days to two weeks. Crayton will likely be ready for the season opener on Sept.11.
Analysis: At least Crayton is getting his ankle surgery out of the way now since he could be third on the depth chart at receiver behind Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd. Crayton probably won't post gaudy numbers in 2011 and can be left on waivers in most Fantasy formats until he becomes a reliable option in the San Diego passing game.
News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton *wrist) is inactive for the Chargers' Week 17 game against Denver. Crayton did not participate in practice Friday and was listed as doubtful on the injury report.
Analysis: This is an expected move as Crayton has missed San Diego's last five games since having surgery in his wrist. The veteran wideout tallied 514 yards on 28 receptions in nine games this season and had a 105-yard outing in Week 11 against Denver, which represents his final game of the season. Consider other WR options for Week 17.
News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton (wrist) did not participate in practice again Friday as the Chargers prepared for their Week 17 matchup at Denver. Crayton is listed as doubtful.
Analysis: Crayton has missed the last five games since having surgery and will likely be shut down for the season now that San Diego has been eliminated from playoff contention. Crayton tallied 514 yards on 28 receptions in nine games this season and had a 105-yard outing in Week 11 against Denver, which will likely represent his final game of the season. Consider other WR options for Week 17 if he is still on your Fantasy team.
News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton (wrist) did not participate in practice Thursday as the Chargers prepared for their Week 17 matchup at Denver. Crayton was a limited participant in Wednesday's session but was unable to practice the following day while still recovering from wrist surgery. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported he is unlikely to play in Sunday's game.
Analysis: Crayton has missed the last five games since having surgery and will likely be shut down for the season now that San Diego has been eliminated from playoff contention. Crayton tallied 514 yards on 28 receptions in nine games this season and had a 105-yard outing in Week 11 against Denver, which will likely represent his final game of the season. Consider other WR options for Week 17 if he is still on your Fantasy team.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (wrist) was limited in practice Wednesday as the team prepares for Week 17 against the Broncos. Crayton has missed the last five games and hasn't played since Week 11.
Analysis: Crayton was back on the practice field last week, but he still didn't dress against the Bengals. He is not expected to play Week 17 with the Chargers out of the playoff race, but since he hasn't been officially ruled out, then there is still a chance he dresses. We just wouldn't put much Fantasy stock into him for Week 17.
News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton was ruled inactive for Sunday's game at Cincinnati. He did not practice on Friday as he's dealing with a wrist injury. This is his fifth straight game of being inactive.
Analysis: Crayton has chipped in nicely for San Diego this year, as they've dealt with issues in their receiving corps all year. When healthy, Crayton is a low-end WR option, so he's not worth much at this stage of the season. He can be ignored in all formats.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (wrist), who practiced in full on Wednesday, did not practice Friday and is listed as doubtful for Week 16 at Cincinnati. Crayton will miss his fifth straight game if he's inactive on Sunday.
Analysis: All signs pointed to Crayton being available on Sunday, but he clearly suffered some kind of setback in the last 24 hours and is now unlikely to face the Bengals. Continue to look elsewhere for a low-end Fantasy WR, just like you all have the past month.
News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton was a full participant in Thursday's practice ahead of the Chargers' Week 16 game at Cincinnati. Crayton, who has missed San Diego's last four games while recovering from wrist surgery, was limited in Wednesday's practice -- his first practice since injuring his wrist against Denver on Nov. 22
Analysis: Crayton should be active for Sunday's game but he might not receive an adequate amount of targets to make him a worthwhile Fantasy option. With Vincent Jackson healthy and producing for the Chargers, Crayton could get lost in the shuffle against the Bengals. Consider him in deeper leagues as a marginal No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 16.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (wrist), who has been inactive for four games, practiced on Wednesday. This was Crayton's first practice since having surgery on his left wrist, which he injured at the end of a 40-yard catch and run for a TD against the Broncos on November 22.
Analysis: Crayton has not played since Week 11 when he posted three receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown against Denver. With Malcom Floyd relatively healthy and Vincent Jackson racking up touchdowns, Crayton won't get much opportunity to excel if returns in Week 16. Keep him stashed only in deeper Fantasy leagues as a borderline No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: As expected, San Diego WR Patrick Crayton is among the team's inactives for the Week 15 game against the 49ers. Crayton, who did not participate in practice all week, is still recovering from wrist surgery on Nov. 24 that has forced him to miss the last three games.
Analysis: Crayton has not played since Week 11 when he posted three receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown against Denver. With Malcom Floyd relatively healthy -- although he too is inactive, but seems like he'll be back next week -- and Vincent Jackson's return to the lineup, Crayton won't get much opportunity to excel once he returns. Keep him stashed only in deeper Fantasy leagues as a borderline No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: San Diego WR Patrick Crayton has been ruled out for the Chargers' Week 15 game against San Francisco. Crayton, who did not participate in practice all week, is still recovering from wrist surgery on Nov. 24 that has forced him to miss the last three games.
Analysis: Crayton has not played since Week 11 when he posted three receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown against Denver. With Malcom Floyd relatively healthy and Vincent Jackson's return to the lineup, Crayton won't get much opportunity to excel once he returns. Keep him stashed only in deeper Fantasy leagues as a borderline No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (dislocated wrist) expects to be able to play in two weeks against the Bengals. "I want to contribute," Crayton said. "At this time of year, you want to have all your weapons."
Analysis: Crayton isn't expected to play in Week 15 vs. the 49ers, but he'll have a shot to get some practice time in between that game and the next one, which is a 10-day layoff. Consider Crayton a reserve Fantasy WR worth carrying in the deepest of PPR leagues. He's not worth owning otherwise.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton was unable to practice on Monday in preparation for Week 15 against the 49ers. He dislocated his wrist in Week 11 and has not played since.
Analysis: Crayton did a solid job when he got his chance this season and can be stashed in deeper Fantasy leagues. Keep an eye on his status moving forward to see if he will be able to make a return in 2010.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (wrist) will likely miss another two games. "If he got back in two weeks, that would be rushing it," coach Norv Turner said Monday. "I wouldn't expect him this week."
Analysis: Crayton did a solid job when he got his chance this season and can be stashed in deeper Fantasy leagues. Keep an eye on his status moving forward to see if he will be able to make a return in 2010.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton was listed among the inactives for Week 13 against the Raiders. He had surgery on his injured wrist Wednesday and will be out indefinitely.
Analysis: Crayton did a solid job when he got his chance this season and can be stashed in deeper Fantasy leagues. Keep an eye on his status moving forward to see if he will be able to make a return in 2010.
News: As expected, Chargers WR Patrick Crayton (wrist) will not play in the Week 12 game against the Colts. He had surgery on the injured area Wednesday and remains out indefinitely.
Analysis: Crayton can be stashed in deeper Fantasy leagues until we hear more about his status. He has not been placed on the injured reserve.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton underwent surgery on his left wrist on Wednesday. It is undetermined how long Crayton will be out. The injury occurred when Crayton fell to the ground following a 40-yard TD reception on Monday night in the Week 11 game against the Broncos. Coach Norv Turner met with the media before the surgery was announced. At that point, Turner said that Crayton could be out two to three weeks.
Analysis: Crayton had 105 yards on Sunday before becoming the latest Chargers receiver to get banged up. Even though Vincent Jackson is back this week, and Crayton out for a bit , Malcom Floyd is hurt again, so Crayton can be stashed in deeper leagues until we hear more about his status. He has not been placed on the injured reserve.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton dislocated his wrist Monday night against the Broncos, and the San Diego Union Tribune reports that he will probably miss at least two weeks. Crayton will have an MRI Tuesday to determine the exact extent of his injury.
Analysis: Crayton had 105 yards on Sunday before becoming the latest Chargers receiver to get banged up. Even though Vincent Jackson is back this week, and Crayton out for a bit , Malcom Floyd is hurt again, so Crayton can be stashed in deeper leagues until we hear more about his status.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton left the game in Week 11 against the Broncos in the first half with a wrist injury. Late in the second quarter, Crayton caught a short screen pass, broke a tackle by Brian Dawkins and raced 40 yards towards the end zone. He was being tackled as he ran into the end zone and fell awkwardly on his left wrist even as he gave the Chargers a 21-7 lead. He was taken to the locker room and was on the sideline in street clothes in the fourth quarter, his left arm in a sling. Crayton, who will undergo an X-ray on Tuesday, finished with three catches for 105 yards and a score in the 35-14 win. "Hopefully it's a sprain," Chargers head coach Norv Turner said. "He's going to have it X-rayed and hopefully we get lucky with it. … He's an outstanding football player. For him to have 100 yards at halftime, it's just a shame that he wasn't able to continue. Hopefully he won't be out for long."
Analysis: Crayton was on his way to a monster game in Week 11 before being cut down by the injury. He went over the 100-yard mark for the second time this season in the win and hauled in his first touchdown grab. Fantasy owners should check back for his diagnosis to see how long be is expected to be sidelined. He has become a viable Fantasy option in recent weeks but with No. 1 WR Vincent Jackson expected back from suspension in Week 12, Crayton should see his value take a hit.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton left the game in Week 11 against the Broncos in the second quarter with a wrist injury. He landed on his left wrist awkwardly after scoring a 40-yard touchdown on Monday night. He had three catches for 105 yards before being forced from the game and his return is listed as questionable.
Analysis: Crayton went over the 100-yard mark for the second time this season in Week 11 and hauled in his first touchdown grab before leaving with the injury. No word yet on the extent of his injury so Fantasy owners should stay tuned for the latest updates. With all of the injuries in the Chargers receiving core, Crayton has become a solid producer. No. 1 WR Vincent Jackson returns from suspension next week but continue to view the 31-year-old as a viable Fantasy WR, when healthy.
News: WR Patrick Crayton has seen an improved role over the past few weeks due to injuries in San Diego's receiving core and should be counted on once again in Week 11 against Denver. While Malcom Floyd (hamstring) could be back for Monday's matchup, TE Antonio Gates (toe) has not been able to practice. The Broncos rank 19th in the league against the pass, giving up just under 229 yards per contest, and have allowed an average of 20.9 Fantasy points to opposing wideouts.
Analysis: Crayton went from-little used to a big part of the Chargers passing game but Week 11 could be the last opportunity he gets before major guys come back from injuries and No. 1 WR Vincent Jackson returns from suspension. While he has yet to find the end zone, his 20 catches for 315 yards over the last four games have provided Fantasy owners with some cheap stats off the waiver wire. Continue to keep tabs on the health situation in the receiving core for San Diego but Crayton can be used as a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option in a pinch for Week 11 against the Broncos.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton had three catches for 70 yards Sunday at Houston in Week 9. He had four targets and his long catch went for 47 yards. Crayton started against the Texans with Malcom Floyd (hamstring), Legedu Naanee (hamstring) and Vincent Jackson (suspended) out, and the Chargers were also missing Antonio Gates (foot) for this game.
Analysis: Crayton now has 20 catches for 315 yards in his past three games, but his time as a starter might be over. The Chargers have a bye in Week 10 before facing Denver in Week 11. Floyd, Naanee and Gates could return by then, and Jackson should be back in Week 12. Keep Crayton on your roster in case Floyd and Naanee remain out, but don't plan on starting him in the majority of leagues if they all return following the bye.
News: The Chargers head into Week 9 at Houston looking for help at WR since they are now without Buster Davis (ribs), who joins Malcom Floyd (hamstring), Legedu Naanee (hamstring) and Vincent Jackson (suspended) on the sidelines. Antonio Gates (foot) is also hurt, which makes Patrick Crayton an attractive Fantasy option for another week, especially in PPR leagues. In his past three games he has 17 catches for 245 yards, and he has a great matchup this week against the Texans. Houston has allowed 10 touchdowns to opposing wide receivers, and they have allowed seven to catch at least six passes in a game, with eight going over at least 80 yards.
Analysis: Crayton should see plenty of targets in what might be his last game as a starter. The Chargers have a bye in Week 10, and Floyd and Naanee might return in Week 11 against Denver. We like Crayton as a potential starting option in the majority of leagues, especially in PPR formats. He should see an increase in targets with all the injuries at wide receiver, and this is a great matchup to consider using him as a starting WR.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton entered Week 8 coming off back-to-back solid performances but did not have the same success against the Titans on Sunday. He was targeted for five passes from QB Philip Rivers, catch four of them for 46 yards in the 33-25 win. Crayton had a long reception of 15 and finished third on San Diego in receiving yards behind TE Antonio Gates (123 yards) and Seyi Ajirotutu (48 yards).
Analysis: Crayton had 13 receptions for 199 yards in the previous two games before Week 8 but was not targeted nearly as much against the Titans. He has shown from his years in Dallas that he can be a serviceable option in the passing game but he has been too inconsistent to trust in most Fantasy formats up to this point. Crayton has benefited from WRs Malcom Floyd and Buster Davis being injured but has yet to find the end zone. He will face off against Houston and their 32nd ranked pass defense in Week 9 so continue to view Crayton as a No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton has had back-to-back productive games and could be in line for another one in Week 8 against the Titans. Tennessee ranks 23rd in the league against the pass, giving up an just over 230 yards per game, and has allowed an average of 19.43 Fantasy points to opposing wideouts. San Diego QB Philip Rivers has thrown for over 300 yards the last four games and has at least one touchdown pass in 20 straight games.
Analysis: Crayton was not a big part of the Chargers offense at the beginning of the season but injuries have moved him up on the depth chart, and the 31-year-old has stepped up. Although he has yet to reach the end zone, he has 13 receptions for 199 yards over the last two games and could be in line for more of the same against the Titans on Sunday. Fantasy owners should check the status of WRs Malcom Floyd and Buster Davis leading up to Week 8 but it looks as though Crayton will be one of the more productive of the bunch. Tennessee has not had much success against the pass this year so consider Crayton a low-end No. 2/high-end No. 3 Fantasy WR for the upcoming scoring period.
News: Filling in for the injured Malcom Floyd, Patrick Crayton was fairly productive in Week 7 against the Patriots. He was targeted a team-high 13 times and finished with seven receptions for 82 yards in the 23-20 defeat. He had a long of 21 yards but did not score in the contest.
Analysis: Crayton did a nice job filling in for Floyd, but had a few drops in the loss. While he has good speed and the ability to make big plays, he will likely return to the bench if Floyd is able to play this week. Fantasy owners should monitor Floyd's status throughout the week to see if he will be able to play in Week 8 against the Titans. If Floyd can't go, Crayton can be considered a solid No. 3 Fantasy WR against Tennessee.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton, who had six receptions for 117 yards against the Rams, will likely start Week 7 against the Patriots. WRs Legedu Naanee (hamstring) and WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring) both missed practice Thursday with injuries. Crayton stepped up in Week 6 against the Rams after Floyd got injured, totaling six catches for 117 yards. "(Crayton) is getting more comfortable in what we are doing," coach Norv Turner says. "There were some things that came up last week that we will fix. I think we'll make progress."
Analysis: Crayton's history as a prime-time receiver is pretty non-existent, but if he has to start in the absence of Floyd, then his history won't matter as long as he is catching passes from Philip Rivers. The Patriots' young secondary has been burned by receivers in 2010 to the tune of 78 catches for 931 yards and six touchdowns this season. Consider Crayton a solid No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option for Week 7.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton, who had six receptions for 117 yards against the Rams, will likely start Week 7 against the Patriots. WRs Legedu Naanee (hamstring) and WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring) both missed practice Wednesday with injuries. Crayton stepped up in Week 6 against the Rams after Floyd got injured, totaling six catches for 117 yards.
Analysis: Crayton's history as a prime-time receiver is pretty non-existent, but if he has to start in the absence of Floyd, then his history won't matter as long as he is catching passes from Philip Rivers. The Patriots' young secondary has been burned by receivers in 2010 to the tune of 78 catches for 931 yards and six touchdowns this season. Consider Crayton a solid No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option for Week 7.
News: With TE Antonio Gates (ankle) out for the second half, Chargers QB Philip Rivers relied on WR Patrick Crayton to pick up the slack in Week 6. Crayton responded with four catches for 85 yards in the second half, but the Rams still prevailed, 20-17. The 31-year-old ex-Cowboy had been targeted a total of nine times through the first five weeks, but he saw the ball seven times on Sunday. He had three receptions for more than 25 yards, including a 29-yard play that set up a five-yard touchdown pass from Rivers to WR Buster Davis, which cut the Rams' lead to 20-17 late in the fourth quarter. Crayton finished the day with a total of six catches for 117 yards.
Analysis: Crayton was needed in the second half, not only due to the absence of Gates, but also the fourth-quarter departure of WR Malcom Floyd (hamstring). While he has had minimal involvement in the Chargers' offense for most of the season, the thinning of the receiver ranks could mean another big week for Crayton in Week 7 against the Patriots. The status of Gates and Floyd are key to Crayton's value, so track the progress of the Chargers' top two targets before setting your lineups for the coming week. Crayton could be worth a shot, especially in deeper leagues.
News: With one catch for 22 yards in Week 5's loss to Oakland, Chargers WR Patrick Crayton slowly added to his modest stat line for the season. He has only five catches for 94 yards with no touchdowns on the year, and he has made more than one catch in a game just once to date. Though the Chargers boast the league's top passing offense in terms of yardage and scoring, Crayton has been targeted only nine times in the four games that he has played.
Analysis: If Crayton were a more integral part of the Chargers' offense, he would be a decent Fantasy play for Week 6. San Diego's opponent, the Rams, have allowed opposing wide receivers a total of 21.2 Fantasy points per week, the ninth-most generous average in the league. However, the vast majority of those points are likely to go to Malcom Floyd this week, so Crayton is best left to owners in deeper leagues.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton was targeted four times by QB Philip Rivers during the Week 5 loss to the Raiders. Crayton only managed to come down with one catch. That went for 22 yards.
Analysis: Crayton did not play Week 1 and, outside of catching three passes for 57 yards Week 3 at Seattle, has just two catches this season for 37 yards. He's not been a top receiving option for Rivers and the Bolts and should be ignored in Fantasy for Week 6 at St. Louis.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton did not even get targeted in the passing game during the Week 4 blowout win over Arizona. He has just four catches for 72 yards on the season without a touchdown for San Diego as they enter Week 5 in Oakland. Crayton was held without a catch Week 4 in large part because the Chargers didn't need to throw the ball with the ability to do anything they wanted on the ground. The Raiders are worse against the run than Arizona and San Diego is likely to send Ryan Mathews and Mike Tolbert at them until they break. That could mean little opportunity for Crayton to have a breakout game.
Analysis: Oakland is tied for fifth-best in average Fantasy points allowed to wide receivers this season in large part because opposing offenses just run the ball right over them without having to rely on the pass. Crayton has yet to really look comfortable catching passes in the Chargers' offense and he will not be needed to defeat the Raiders. He is not a recommended Fantasy start for the Week 5 game.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton did not register one catch in the Week 4 win against Arizona. He was not even targeted once. The Chargers blew out the Cardinals 41-10.
Analysis: Crayton seemed like he was getting more accustomed to the offense after the trade from Dallas, but Week 4 was a major setback. Consider him a low-end Fantasy WR until the Chargers involve Crayton more in the passing game.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton, who had three receptions for 57 yards against Seattle in Week 3, says he's "looking forward to getting more involved (in the offense)" as he and QB Philip Rivers become more familiar with each other. Crayton and the Chargers host the Cardinals in Week 4. Arizona has allowed wide receivers to total 33 catches for 546 yards and three touchdowns this season.
Analysis: It's great to hear Crayton is getting on the same page with Rivers. The Chargers brought him in to help soften the blow of losing Vincent Jackson to a holdout, and it finally seems Crayton is doing that. However, it has been the No. 1 receivers in 2010 that have done the most damage against the Cardinals. A few secondary receivers -- Laurent Robinson and Brian Finneran -- have scored against Arizona, but totaled just 49 receiving yards between them. Crayton still has low-end Fantasy appeal heading into Week 4.
News: After catching his first pass of the year in Week 2, Chargers WR Patrick Crayton is slowly carving out some looks from Philip Rivers. Crayton was targeted four times in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks, catching three passes for 57 yards. Coach Norv Turner has said the veteran will be a factor in the offense moving forward as the Chargers are without Vincent Jackson.
Analysis: Crayton plays in a high-powered offense, which makes for great Fantasy players. Unfortunately he is one of eight options for Rivers to throw the ball to. He's getting better as he adjusts to his new team, and still could be a decent option in Fantasy this season. Owners should see how he does in Week 4 against Arizona before making any waiver moves with Crayton. At this time he is just someone to keep your eye on.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton got into the mix on Sunday as he caught one pass for 15 yards against the Jaguars. While he didn't record any catches in Week 1, coach Norv Turner expects him to be a factor as the season progresses.
Analysis: San Diego brought Crayton in from Dallas during the preseason to help fill the void of Vincent Jackson. With Antonio Gates, Malcom Floyd, Buster Davis and Legedu Naanee all vying for looks, Crayton may have to wait a few more weeks to carve out his niche. Until that happens he is not a recommended start heading into Week 3 at Seattle.
News: The arrival of Patrick Crayton late in the preseason was expected to soften the blow of Chargers holdout Vincent Jackson. While Philip Rivers tossed for 298 yards in Week 1 against the Chiefs, Crayton didn't record any catches and left the Chargers with an empty feeling. He looks to erase that in Week 2 against the Jaguars. Jacksonville was burned for 16 catches, 249 yards and one touchdown by Denver receivers in Week 1.
Analysis: Crayton didn't get any looks in the opener and that was surprising seeing how that the Chargers had been talking him up since he came over from the Cowboys. Coach Norv Turner said he expects Crayton to be in the mix Sunday. But he still has to battle with the likes of Antonio Gates, Malcom Floyd and Legedu Naanee for Rivers' attention. Crayton is not a recommended Fantasy start until we see how he fits into San Diego's offense. Keep him reserved for Week 2.
News: Chargers WR Patrick Crayton did not stat against the Chiefs in Week 1. Crayton was acquired from the Cowboys Sept. 3
Analysis: Crayton, who caught 37 passes for 622 yards a year ago, played in Week 1 but did not have any balls thrown his way. He was brought over to give Philip Rivers another option but there has yet to be any results. Crayton could be a nice sleeper option later on in the year but Fantasy owners should wait to see how he progresses in San Diego before picking him up.
News: Chargers QB Philip Rivers is excited about the arrival of WR Patrick Crayton, who was picked up in a trade with Dallas on Friday. “Patrick will be a good addition for us,” Rivers said. “Obviously he has played at a high level, a veteran player [who] adds another dimension to our receiving corps."
Analysis: While Crayton was buried on the depth chart in Dallas, he gets a chance to make a difference in San Diego, especially with Vincent Jackson prepared to hold out. Outside of Malcom Floyd and Antonio Gates, the Chargers need more threats in the receiving game. Crayton's biggest hurdle right now is learning the Chargers' offensive scheme. He might not be a good play heading into Week 1 at Kansas City, but Crayton might be worth stashing in deeper Fantasy formats as a potential sleeper option.
News: The Cowboys have traded WR Patrick Crayton to the Chargers for a seventh-round pick according to ESPN. Crayton was upset with his role with the Cowboys this summer after the team drafted Dez Bryant, but the veteran ultimately played through his disappointment. He only caught three passes for 24 yards with Dallas this preseason and did not record any offensive stats in their final three contests. Crayton has averaged over 15 yards per catch over his last two seasons but has never had more than 700 yards in a season.
Analysis: Crayton should be able to adapt to the Chargers' offense easily as it's similar to what's being run in Dallas. He could even find a way to be their No. 3 receiver for Week 1 against the Chiefs on Sept. 13. He's worth a late-round flier in deeper drafts now that he's not buried on a depth chart.
News: After getting no catches during Thursday's preseason finale against the Dolphins and finishing the preseason with three catches for 24 yards, Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton wants out of the Big D. The Dallas Morning News reports Crayton's agent is going to ask for his client's release. "It seems he doesn't figure in their plans so it's not logical to be on the roster until Saturday," Fred Lyles said. "We don't see the use in prolonging it."
Analysis: Dallas might be inclined to grant Crayton his wish seeing how he is due $2 million and that is too much for a player who is going to be a fourth or fifth receiver. Crayton has failed to step up for Dallas ever since Terrell Owens left town prior to last season. Crayton might never be a feature receiver in the NFL, and even if he lands with another team, we aren't sure his Fantasy value will increase. Ignore Crayton in Fantasy until further notice.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had a quiet night during Thursday's loss to the Raiders. He caught one reception for 10 yards. After two games, Crayon has three catches for 24 yards.
Analysis: Crayton is once again the No. 3 wideout for Dallas with rookie Dez Bryant sidelined by injury. He's averaged 38 catches and 4.5 touchdowns over the past two seasons, so he has been effective in the role. It's unknown whether Crayton will remain in this spot once Bryant is healthy, but assume he won't. That makes him a candidate to ignore on Draft Day.
News: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones describes rookie WR Dez Bryant as being disappointed and bothered that he could miss the entire preseason. Jones says Bryant has a "typical" high right ankle sprain that should heal completely without surgery, and he could be back on the short side of the anticipated recovery period of four to six weeks. Bryant, who is expected to wear a protective boot on his foot, wasn't on the field Saturday morning. The first-round draft pick was hurt on the next-to-last play of practice Friday when he became entangled with a defensive back while trying to catch a pass. Bryant's absence pushes Patrick Crayton, the No. 3 receiver before Bryant was drafted, back up the depth chart.
Analysis: Crayton should see increased value if Bryant is out to start the season, but Crayton still has minimal Fantasy value. Bryant is expected to return by the start of the season, so Crayton should not be drafted in the majority of leagues.
News:Patrick Crayton was back catching passes for the Cowboys on Tuesday, marking the first time on the field since indicating that he wanted to be released. While Crayton still isn't sure if he will be with the Cowboys when the season begins, he practiced after skipping the first three weeks of voluntary offseason workouts. Crayton is under contract for about $2 million in 2010, but his role suddenly became minimized when the Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant in the first round in April. "This is my thing, I'm not going to complain about things I can't control," Crayton said after practice. "If I go out there and give it my all, bust my tail and do what I'm capable of doing, I'll be here. ... If that's the case when it comes down to it and the numbers get crunched and everything and I'm not here, I don't know what to tell you." Crayton said Tuesday that neither he nor his agent asked for a trade or demanded to "let me go. We never once came forward with that at all."
Analysis: Crayton had 37 catches for 622 yards and five touchdowns last season, his sixth in the NFL - all with the Cowboys. He was also the team's primary punt returner, averaging 12.1 yards per return with two TDs. With Crayton's role reduced in the Dallas offense, Fantasy owners shouldn't expect much from him so long as he's got a star on his helmet. Keep him off of Fantasy rosters.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton, who has requested a trade from Dallas, said Friday he would like the team to release him, according to ESPN through a local radio station in Dallas. Crayton, who has not participated in voluntary workouts this offseason, said that he is concerned that the Cowboys will keep him as insurance and cut him after training camp. Crayton wants a chance to join another team as soon as possible since he has no clear role after the Cowboys traded up in the first round to draft WR Dez Bryant, who is expected to be the third receiver as a rookie behind Miles Austin and Roy E. Williams. "The thing is, you want to be wanted," Crayton said. "So in order to be wanted and felt wanted ... why would you go to a place that you're not feeling that way? I'm not sure if I'm wanted or not wanted."
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Crayton and where he ends up playing. If he stays in Dallas, he would be a low-end Fantasy WR since he's clearly behind Austin, Jason Witten, Bryant and Williams in terms of targets. Don't plan on drafting Crayton in the majority of leagues this season unless he ends up with a new team and gets a bigger role in the offense.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton isn't sure where he will play in 2010. "If it's a true open competition, I'll be with the Dallas Cowboys in 2010," Crayton said Wednesday. "If not, and things have already been assigned, then I'll probably be elsewhere." Crayton is working out on his own and has not participated in the team's OTA workouts. He said he would be at the team's minicamp, which is mandatory, on June 11-13. The Cowboys took Dez Bryant with the first pick in the April draft, and Crayton might be replaced with Miles Austin, Roy E. Williams and Bryant on the roster. Crayton says he isn't afraid to compete for a job. He just wants to make sure there is a competition. "The ideal resolution is to be somewhere where you're wanted," Crayton said. "All I've known is a star on my helmet. It's definitely tough not knowing if the team wants you or not. But it's the nature of the business."
Analysis: Crayton will find it hard to be a reliable Fantasy option if he stays with the Cowboys. Along with Austin, Williams and Bryant, the Cowboys also have a solid TE in Jason Witten and reliable receivers out of the backfield. We'd like to see Crayton traded to improve his Fantasy value, so continue to monitor what happens. If Crayton stays in Dallas he would have minimal Fantasy value and would not be worth drafting in any leagues.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports that as the Cowboys begin their second week of OTA workouts Monday, WR Patrick Crayton will remain absent. Crayton skipped last week's workouts, which are voluntary. The only mandatory session the Cowboys have this offseason is the June 11-13 mini-camp. If Crayton were to sit out the minicamp he would be subject to a fine. Crayton is looking for a trade after the Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant in the first round of last month's draft.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Crayton and where he ends up playing. If he stays in Dallas, he would be a low-end Fantasy WR since he's clearly behind Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Bryant and Roy E. Williams in terms of targets. Don't plan on drafting Crayton in the majority of leagues this season.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Monday that Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton will not attend this week's organized team activities, but he will attend some of the voluntary sessions in the future. Crayton has been given permission to seek a trade since the Cowboys selected WR Dez Bryant in the first round of the NFL Draft.
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Crayton and where he ends up playing. If he stays in Dallas, he would be a low-end Fantasy WR since he's clearly behind Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Bryant and Roy E. Williams in terms of targets. Don't plan on drafting Crayton in the majority of leagues this season.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton might not play in Dallas this year. Crayton's agent has been given permission by the Cowboys to seek a trade. Crayton will be at all mandatory workouts, but next week's OTA is not mandatory. Crayton wants to leave Dallas after the Cowboys drafted Dez Bryant, but QB Tony Romo would like to see Crayton stay. "Obviously, I'd like for Patrick to be there, but I understand his situation," Romo said. "I understand the way he's thinking. I want him to be a part of things so we can go forward and stay committed to the approach and what we're doing. But there is that other side of the game sometimes that plays a role. Patrick is the kind of kid who works hard. He'll be prepared, he'll be ready. He's just in a tough situation for what he thinks. He's doing what he thinks he needs to do."
Analysis: Keep an eye on what happens with Crayton and where he ends up playing. If he stays in Dallas, he would be a low-end Fantasy WR since he's clearly behind Miles Austin, Jason Witten, Bryant and Roy E. Williams in terms of targets. Don't plan on drafting Crayton in the majority of leagues this season.
News: Once Dez Bryant was within reach, the Cowboys made sure they grabbed him. Just three spots from taking him at No. 27, the Cowboys made a deal with New England to snag the Oklahoma State receiver with top-15 talent but questions about his character. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Bryant was an All-American in 2008 when he turned 87 receptions into 1,480 yards and 19 touchdowns. His stock slid after his suspension for lying to the NCAA about his activities with former NFL standout Deion Sanders, a suspension that kept him off the field nearly all of last season. There were other questions about him, such as being late to meetings and even games. Nobody questions his skills. Bryant's arrival means quarterback Tony Romo has another potentially dynamic receiver to go with returning Pro Bowler Miles Austin. It also likely means a lesser role for Roy Williams, who has been pretty much a bust since Dallas gave up several draft picks and a $45 million extension to get him from Detroit midway through the 2008 season. Jones insisted this pick was "more about what Bryant is than what Roy isn't." Coach Wade Phillips added that some rookie receivers are slow to adjust to the NFL, but he and Jones believe Bryant will make an impact right away as a punt returner. "He has a chance to be a game-changer," Jones said. Bryant could be a replacement for Patrick Crayton this year.
Analysis: Crayton has served as a reserve WR and punt returner for the Cowboys, so his job could be in trouble. Bryant will likely take playing time away from Crayton, and he has minimal Fantasy value coming into the season. Ignore Crayton in all leagues on Draft Day.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton totaled four catches for 99 yards and one touchdown during a Week 17 win against the Eagles. Crayton gave Dallas a 14-0 lead as he hauled in a 14-yard touchdown to open the scoring in the second quarter. He was targeted six times in the game and had a long reception of 32 yards.
Analysis: Crayton was 1 yard short of having his first 100-yard performance since the opener against Tampa Bay. Crayton finished the season with numbers pretty par for the course. A lot of folks expected him to take the next step in 2009 after Terrell Owens was run out of town. Crayton stepped up in the opener, but then was bypassed by Miles Austin, who will be a free agent in the offseason. What Austin does will dictate Crayton's Fantasy appeal for next season. Right now, he is looking like a No. 4 or No. 5 Fantasy WR.
News: In the Cowboys' Week 16 win at the Redskins, WR Patrick Crayton had one catch for 16 yards.
Analysis: Crayton and the Cowboys find themselves in a meaningful Week 17 game against the Eagles at home -- the winner will be the NFC East division winner and land a home game in the playoffs (potentially against the loser of the game). Crayton isn't expected to produce enough stats to warrant Fantasy use, so keep him off of rosters.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton was held to one 25-yard catch in a Week 15 win over the Saints.
Analysis: Crayton has just one 75-yard receiving game this season as he continues to disappoint in his sixth NFL campaign. Continue to leave him benched in Week 16 at Washington.
News: Cowboys QB Tony Romo threw a 9-yard touchdown pass to Patrick Crayton with 2 seconds left to tighten up the final score, but it was a case of too little, too late during a 20-17 loss to the Chargers in Week 14. Crayton finished with two catches for 31 yards. He has four touchdowns and two in his last four games.
Analysis: Even with Terrell Owens leaving in the offseason, Crayton hasn't moved out of his spot as the team's third wide receiver. He had the chance to start alongside Roy Williams, but couldn't seize the opportunity and was leapfrogged by Miles Austin. Crayton is nothing more than a low-end Fantasy flier. The Cowboys play the Saints in Week 15.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had two catches for 24 yards in Week 13 at the N.Y. Giants. He was targeted twice in the game.
Analysis: Crayton has not been a consistent part of the Cowboys pass offense. He was held to just two catches on a night when Tony Romo threw the ball 55 times, which is a sign of how far down the pecking order he is these days. We don't recommend him for Week 14 against San Diego.
News: The Cowboys had six players go without an offensive stat Thursday against Oakland, including WR Patrick Crayton. The others were QB Jon Kitna, WR Sam Hurd, TE Martellus Bennett, WR Kevin Ogletree and TE John Phillips.
Analysis: Crayton has minimal Fantasy value with Miles Austin and Roy Williams the main receivers in the passing game. Bennett also has minimal Fantasy value as long as Jason Witten is healthy. Ignore all these players heading into Week 13 at the Giants.
News:Tony Romo and the Dallas Cowboys were awful on offense for a second straight week. This time, they were lucky to be playing the broken-down Washington Redskins. Romo led only a single scoring drive, hitting Patrick Crayton for a 10-yard touchdown pass with 2:41 left, and it was enough to give Dallas a 7-6 victory over Washington on Sunday to preserve first place in the NFC East. For Crayton, he finished with just the one catch in the game.
Analysis: Crayton now has three touchdown receptions on the season but they have come very spread out. He caught one in Weeks 1, 7 and now 11 and you cannot guess when his next will come. He's had a few nice games this year but is largely not worth using in Fantasy play for Week 12 against the Raiders on Thanksgiving.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught four passes for 52 yards Week 10 at Green Bay. It was only the third time he topped 50 yards in a game last season.
Analysis: Crayton is the No. 3 wide receiver in Dallas and the fourth receiving option if you consider TE Jason Witten. He'll contribute some chunks of yardage from time to time, but his role doesn't lend itself to much consistency. He's just a low-end Fantasy option for Week 11 against the Redskins.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had two catches for 74 yards Sunday at the Eagles.
Analysis: Crayton remains the No. 3 WR for the Cowboys behind Miles Austin and Roy E. Williams, and he's the No. 4 target when you consider TE Jason Witten. Crayton has minimal Fantasy value and should not be used in the majority of leagues for Week 10 at Green Bay.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had three catches for 39 yards Sunday against Seattle. He also had one carry for minus-11 yards. On the plus side, Crayton had an 82-yard punt return for a touchdown.
Analysis: Crayton is now the No. 3 Fantasy WR for the Cowboys behind Roy Williams and Miles Austin. He has minimal Fantasy value and should not be used in any formats in Week 9 at the Eagles.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton, who hadn't scored a touchdown since Week 1, scored two Week 7 against the Falcons. He caught a 5-yard pass for a score in the second quarter and returned a punt 73 yards for a score in the fourth quarter. He had only one other catch, finishing with two for 9 yards.
Analysis: Crayton is averaging 23.4 receiving yards in five games since his big Week 1, and he's not likely to get any better with the emergence of Miles Austin, who has over 400 receiving yards over his last two games. Crayton is no longer a viable Fantasy option, but like all third receiving options, he has a chance of scoring now and then. Still, you have no need to use him Week 8 against the Seahawks unless your league counts contributions on special teams.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys WR Miles Austin, who is coming off a franchise-record 250 yards on 10 catches against Kansas City in Week 5, including the game-winning 60-yard touchdown in overtime, worked with the first team in practice Monday. Dallas had a bye in Week 6. Roy Williams, whom Austin replaced in the starting lineup against the Chiefs, practiced for the first time Monday since suffering bruised ribs against Denver and missing the Kansas City game. Coach Wade Phillips said Austin would see more playing time as a result of his performance, but he would not say that Austin would replace Patrick Crayton. Crayton has started four of the first five games this year. He started seven of the first 11 in 2008 before being replaced by Williams.
Analysis: Crayton has minimal Fantasy value whether he's starting or not. At best consider Crayton a No. 4 Fantasy WR in Week 7 against the Falcons.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had just four catches for 44 yards in Week 5 against the Chiefs while teammate Miles Austin had 10 grabs for 250 yards and two scores. Crayton also fumbled the ball away once, leading to a field goal for the Chiefs.
Analysis: Many Fantasy owners of Roy Williams debated between these two receivers, and some opted with Crayton who was more of a safe choice. Crayton will probably hit the waiver wire this week because of his low stat total, and his chances to play might dwindle if Austin is considered by his coaches to give the team a better chance to win. Consider Crayton no better than a one-week replacement option off waivers going forward. The Cowboys are on bye in Week 6 and host the Falcons in Week 7.
News: Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips has all but ruled out WR Roy Williams from playing in Week 5 at Kansas City after he failed to practice for a third straight day Friday. Williams is nursing damaged cartilage to three of his ribs, an injury suffered late in Week 4 at Denver. Patrick Crayton and Miles Austin are expected to see significant playing time lining up at receiver against the Chiefs' 28th-ranked pass defense. Kansas City has allowed receiving touchdowns from 35, 64, 25 and 54 yards out over their last two games.
Analysis: Crayton is the more appealing Fantasy option than Austin, but it's close. He's the more consistent receiver whereas Austin is a deep-ball specialist more than anything else (consider the long touchdowns allowed by Kansas City above). In a Week 1 matchup against a bad Bucs pass defense, Crayton caught four passes for 135 yards and a touchdown. Since then he's failed to have even 50 yards receiving. Austin also scored in Week 1 at Tampa Bay on a 42-yard touchdown, his only grab in the game. Since then he hasn't been involved much in the offense with four total catches through three games, but three last week. Both are no better than low-end replacements for Williams in Week 5.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught three passes for 16 yards Week 4 at Denver. He has only 64 receiving yards in three games since going for 135 in the opener.
Analysis: Crayton might have had that huge game in Week 1, but among Cowboys receivers, he's at best third in the pecking order behind Jason Witten and Roy E. Williams. He might even be tied with Sam Hurd and Miles Austin. He has a good matchup Week 5 at Kansas City, but he's at best a No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton caught three passes for 44 yards in Week 3's Monday night win over the Panthers. Crayton also rushed once for 14 yards. Crayton now has eight receptions on the season for 183 yards and a touchdown.
Analysis: Crayton had a huge Week 1 with 135 yards and a touchdown on four catches but has just four catches for 48 yards since that game. The Cowboys passing offense didn't look great on Monday against a very good Carolina pass defense. Crayton should have a better Week 4 at Denver, which is a slightly worse pass defense. Still, you can't really count on him as anything but a low-end No. 3 Fantasy receiver in Week 4.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton collected just one catch for 4 yards but also had one carry for 20 yards. His playing time was slightly limited after falling hard to the turf after a play.
Analysis: Crayton was pretty awful after being a superstar in Week 1 against the Bucs. Consider him no better than a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR when he suits up against the Panthers in Week 3 at home.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton will face a division opponent in Week 2 when the Cowboys host the Giants in their home opener. Crayton caught six passes for 95 yards and a score in two games against the Giants last season. He caught eight passes for 117 yards and a score in two games against them the previous year.
Analysis: Crayton has had good numbers against the Giants in the past and looks like a promising sleeper for Week 2. Despite the fact that the Giants have a solid pass defense, the Cowboys figure to be able to move the ball against them and Crayton will remain a sought-out target in the offense. Consider starting Crayton as a No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option.
News: Quick trivia question. Who holds the longest completion of Cowboys QB Tony Romo's career? Your first thought was probably former Cowboys receiver Terrell Owens, however, after a Week 1 trashing of the Bucs, the record now belongs to WR Patrick Crayton. Romo completed a career-best 80-yard pass to Crayton for a score in a 34-21 win against Tampa Bay. Crayton, who was targeted six times, finished with a four catches for a team-high 135 yards. Crayton had five rushing yards, but would have had 21 had a penalty not wiped out a 16-yard gain.
Analysis: Many folks expect a lot of Romo's passes to go to Roy Williams and Jason Witten in 2009, and while they probably will, Dallas still needs some more complementary options. They might have found one such option in Crayton, who is definitely worth the flier in Fantasy after his Week 1 performance. The Cowboys play the Giants in Week 2. Crayton had six catches for 95 yards and one touchdown in two games against New York last season, so you might consider starting Crayton as a No. 3 Fantasy WR or flex option.
News:Patrick Crayton and the Dallas Cowboys will face a non-division opponent in Week 1 when they travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Buccaneers. The Bucs finished with the fourth-ranked pass defense in the NFL last season, allowing 182.1 yards per game and 19 touchdowns.
Analysis: Crayton had just one catch for 13 yards against the Bucs last season and this matchup doesn't appeal strongly to Fantasy owners looking for a No. 3 receiver or flex option. We recommend stashing him for more favorable matchups where possible.
News: Cowboys receiver Roy E. Williams injured his left shoulder on a goal-line collision with cornerback Orlando Scandrick during an open practice at the team's new stadium Thursday night. Williams was down for longer than normal, then was examined by athletic trainers. He shouted in anger as he headed into the locker room. Immediately after the workout -- which was conducted wearing helmets, but not pads -- coach Wade Phillips said he didn't know the extent of the injury. Williams is expected to be the feature player at wide receiver for Dallas, leading a group that also includes Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin and Sam Hurd.
Analysis: Crayton is currently slated to start opposite Williams, but Dallas is also counting on Austin and Hurd to contribute this season. If Williams is out for an extended period, it's definitely going to alter the wide receiver situation in Dallas. Right now, Crayton is more of the late-round flier in deeper Fantasy formats, while Hurd and Austin are merely sleepers. But that could all change if the Williams' news is not uplifting. Stay tuned.
News: Roy Williams won't have to replace Terrell Owens' catches, yards and touchdowns all by himself. The Dallas Cowboys just have to figure out where the rest will come from. The candidates: A guy who caught 39 passes last year and two other guys who've caught a combined 42 passes in their three-year careers. Tony Romo insists it's not as bad as that suggests. The front office is so confident in Patrick Crayton, Miles Austin and Sam Hurd that the Cowboys didn't sign any free agents and spent only one draft pick on a receiver - their last one. Crayton has the best hands of the group and Austin the most speed, but there's not much difference among the three in any category. They are versatile enough that all three can play any of the receiver slots. Those similarities have made the depth chart moot, too. While Crayton will start opposite Williams, it doesn't really matter whether Hurd or Austin is considered No. 3 or No. 4. "There's no competition," Hurd said. "We're just having fun, teaching each other, learning from each other."
Analysis: It looks like the Cowboys will have options outside of Williams to throw to but they also have three very talented running backs and two excellent tight ends. They will likely focus on those spots meaning the deep passing game will take a backseat. Consider drafting Crayton as a No. 4 Fantasy WR, and he's worth a late-round pick in all leagues. The other two, Hurd and Austin, can likely be mid-season pick ups depending on which is getting more looks and impressing the most.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton is having a good offseason as he prepares for his sixth season with the Cowboys. "He looks faster, more explosive," tight end Jason Witten said. In Crayton's first four seasons, his catch, yards and touchdown totals increased each year, topping out at 50 receptions for 697 yards and seven touchdowns in 2007 in a career-high 13 starts. He was rewarded with a four-year contract extension that included a $6 million signing bonus signed on Dec. 28, 2007. But last season, he had only 39 catches for 550 yards and four touchdowns. Part of Crayton's drop in production had to do with Romo's three-game absence because of a fractured pinkie and the acquisition of Roy Williams from Detroit that chewed into Crayton's playing time. But much of the Cowboys' focus this offseason has been replacing Terrell Owens' production. Williams is being counted on to be the No. 1 WR. Witten has averaged 80 catches a year the last three seasons. Miles Austin has been mentioned as the possible No. 2 WR, but he has missed the last three weeks with a hamstring injury. Crayton's name has hardly been mentioned. "He's not out of the conversation at Valley Ranch, I promise you that," Romo said. That's good news for Crayton.
Analysis: We like Crayton as a sleeper this year, especially with Austin dealing with a hamstring problem. Consider drafting Crayton as a No. 4 Fantasy WR, and he's worth a late-round pick in all leagues.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports that the Cowboys have added the Wildcat formation to their offense, only they're calling it the Razorback formation. In the formation, Tony Romo was split out wide, Patrick Crayton was in the shotgun and Felix Jones was in motion. "We just put it in," Crayton said. "Hopefully we'll get more and more plays out of it. We can expand that."
Analysis: This could add a couple extra snaps to Crayton's workload each week, and considering where he is in the Cowboys' offense, he could use them to help pad his Fantasy totals. We still think Crayton should be relied upon for receptions and receiving yards, not these Razorback yards. As the No. 2 receiver in the Dallas offense but really the fourth or fifth option in some cases, he's really best served as a Fantasy reserve, worth a late-round pick in drafts.
News: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says he believes Miles Austin can become another Terrell Owens. That's tough shoes for Austin to fill, but he's ready. "I'm just trying to work hard and get better every day," Austin said. Unlike Owens, Austin has done comparatively little in his first three years in the league. Austin has 18 career catches and three touchdowns; Owens had 162 catches and 26 touchdowns by the end of Year 3. But with Owens now in Buffalo and Roy Williams anointed the Cowboys' No. 1 receiver, there is an unofficial opening for the No. 2 spot. Patrick Crayton technically mans the spot, but Austin is the Cowboys' best shot to become the speed threat the team hasn't had since Terry Glenn. "The guy can play," Cowboys receivers coach Ray Sherman said. "Physically the guy is a beast. ... I really think he's ready to break out."
Analysis: We still think production-wise that Crayton will be the second-best wide receiver behind Williams, but this is bad news if you were counting on Crayton with a late-round pick. Still, he's more of a possession receiver than Austin, and he will get his share of catches. It's still safe to get Crayton late in drafts and hopefully he can produce at a high level.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton caught three passes for 58 yards in Week 16's loss against the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night.
Analysis: Crayton has five catches over his last two games for 97 yards and a touchdown. Crayton has been non-existent for the most part since the Cowboys acquired Roy Williams, including no catches in Week 14. But Crayton can still make an impact when given a chance. Still, don't plan on using him in any Fantasy leagues in Week 17 at Philadelphia. He caught two passes for 23 yards against the Eagles in Week 2.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had two catches for 49 yards and a touchdown Sunday against the Giants.
Analysis: Crayton has been non-existent for the most part since the Cowboys acquired Roy Williams, including no catches in Week 14. But Crayton can still make an impact when given a chance. Still, don't plan on using him in any Fantasy leagues in Week 16 against Baltimore because of his inconsistent play.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton was in uniform Week 14 against the Steelers, but you really couldn't tell. He had no catches in the game and wasn't even targeted by QB Tony Romo.
Analysis: Crayton has just four catches in his last four games and has been held off the stat sheet twice. He has become a pretty much non-existent option since Roy Williams has arrived in town and his Fantasy value has plummeted. Don't start him Week 15 against the Giants.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had two catches for 13 yards Thursday against Seattle.
Analysis: Crayton has become non-existent for Fantasy owners most weeks with the addition of Roy Williams. Don't plan on using Crayton in most leagues at this time, especially in Week 14 at Pittsburgh.
News: In the Cowboys' 35-22 win vs. the 49ers in Week 12, WR Patrick Crayton caught two passes for 16 yards with a touchdown.
Analysis: Crayton hasn't been very productive ever since the Cowboys acquired WR Roy Williams at the trade deadline. Despite his Week 12 score, Crayton is not worth starting in Week 13 when Dallas hosts Seattle on Thanksgiving.
News: In the Cowboys' 14-10 win at the Redskins in Week 11, WR Patrick Crayton joined backup QB Brad Johnson, FB Deon Anderson and TE Tony Curtis as players who were active and dressed but did not record an offensive statistic.
Analysis: Crayton's Fantasy value is limited with the addition of Roy Williams to the Dallas roster. He sees some playing time, but frankly there are better options out on your league's waiver wire compared to Crayton. Keep him off of Fantasy rosters. The Cowboys host the 49ers in Week 12.
News: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports that Cowboys WR Roy Williams has been elevated to starter and Patrick Crayton is the No. 3 receiver for Sunday's game at Washington. Williams has a better grasp of the playbook and is ready to be more fully integrated into the offense. Sunday will be his first game playing with QB Tony Romo. In three games with the Cowboys, Williams has three catches for 38 yards and one touchdown while playing with Brad Johnson and Brooks Bollinger.
Analysis: Crayton has lost most of his Fantasy value since Williams was traded to Dallas and Romo went down. Don't plan on using Crayton in Week 11 against the Redskins.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught four passes for a team-high 46 yards in Week 9 at the N.Y. Giants. He was targeted eight times in the game.
Analysis: Crayton, like all Cowboys receivers on this day, was the victim of a bad situation with Brad Johnson and Brooks Bollinger facing a tough Giants defense that overmatched the Cowboys' offensive line all game. The Cowboys threw for just 134 yards in the game. Things should get better when the team returns from its by to face the Redskins in Week 11 in Washington. Tony Romo is expected to be back for that game.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had one catch for 13 yards Sunday against Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Crayton has lost Fantasy value since Roy E. Williams was traded to Dallas. Consider Crayton a low-end No. 4 Fantasy WR for Week 9 at the Giants.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught three passes for 30 yards while teammate Miles Austin had 43 yards on two catches at St. Louis in Week 7. Both saw significant playing time even though the team had traded for WR Roy Williams, who did play, earlier in the week.
Analysis: Neither Crayton nor Austin are worth starting outside of the deepest of Fantasy Football leagues in the coming weeks as Williams will take lots of playing time and receptions from them, especially Crayton. Consider them both very low-end options vs. Tampa Bay in Week 8.
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, making Patrick Crayton likely a candidate for the bench outside of when the club goes into its four-wide set.
Analysis: Crayton might be able to post decent stats in Week 7 at St. Louis as Williams will just be starting to get acclimated to the Dallas offense. But after Week 7, don't expect Crayton to get a lot of playing time and thus a lot of stats. He'll likely end up on the waiver wire in the majority of leagues sooner than later.
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: WR Patrick Crayton will be fine playing with Johnson as his QB, but this makes Crayton a No. 4 Fantasy option, even this week against the Rams. Crayton has been hit-or-miss most weeks, but that's with Romo. You can't predict what will happen with Johnson as the starter.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught three passes for 84 yards and a touchdown Week 6 at Arizona. His touchdown came on a 55-yard strike from Tony Romo in the second quarter. It was his second in two weeks.
Analysis: Crayton's three receptions probably say more about his Fantasy value than his 84 yards and touchdown. His touchdown last week came on his only reception of the game. He looks like the third receiving target in Dallas behind Jason Witten and Terrell Owens, and Miles Austin is quickly gaining ground at No. 4. Fortunately, the Cowboys have a great matchup Week 7 at St. Louis, so think of Crayton as a No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Dallas WR Miles Austin did not make a catch in Sunday's Week 5 win over the Bengals, but he almost caught a touchdown pass from Tony Romo. When the pass went through Austin's hands at the 1, the pass turned into WR Patrick Crayton's touchdown. Crayton caught the one pass for 15 yards.
Analysis: Crayton is obviously a secondary option in Big D. Romo will look to TO and Jason Witten well before Crayton and that means that there will be weeks when he doesn't factor in to the offense at all. As the Cowboys go to Arizona in Week 6, neither Crayton, nor Austin, are considered anything greater than No. 4 WR options in Fantasy.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton is coming off his best week of the season in Week 4 against the Redskins. Crayton caught seven passes for 87 yards in that game after not recording a single catch the previous week against the Packers. The Cowboys host the Bengals in Week 5 and Cincinnati owns the fourth best defense against the pass in the NFL.
Analysis: Crayton is obviously a secondary option in Big D. Romo will look to TO and Jason Witten well before Crayton and that means that there will be weeks when he doesn't factor in to the offense at all. Against a tough secondary like Cincinnati, Week 5 could be one of those weeks. Treat him like a No. 4 Fantasy WR option and only start him if you need help at the position because of a bye.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton caught seven passes for 87 yards on Sunday in a Week 4 loss to the Washington Redskins.
Analysis: Crayton remains the No. 2 guy for Tony Romo and the Cowboys behind Terrell Owens, but that doesn't always guarantee big numbers. He didn't record a catch in Week 3 and that makes him more of a low-end No. 4 WR option in Fantasy. He should definitely be used as a bye-week replacement in Week 5 against the Bengals.
News: For the first time this season, Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton didn't catch a single pass Week 3 at Green Bay. He did attempt a pass on a trick play, though, hurling a ball 50 yards downfield to Terrell Owens. It went incomplete.
Analysis: Miles Austin outshined Crayton on Sunday, but Crayton remains the No. 2 guy in Dallas. Of course, he'll never get the catches of Terrell Owens or Jason Witten, but he remains a decent No. 4 Fantasy WR. Use him as a bye-week substitute Week 4 against the Redskins.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had a pair of catches for 23 yards during a Week 2 win against the Eagles. Crayton was targeted just three times by QB Tony Romo and even fumbled once, but recovered before Philadelphia could take possession.
Analysis: Crayton had a big Week 1 with six catches for 82 yards. He will have those kind of games from time-to-time, but his biggest issue is consistency. Even though he plays opposite Terrell Owens, Romo is still going to try to get the ball to T.O., and if not him, then Jason Witten or Marion Barber before Crayton enters the picture. Crayton remains more of a No. 3 or No. 4 Fantasy WR heading into Week 3 against Green Bay.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had just two catches for 54 yards in one game against the Eagles last season, whom he'll face in Week 2 at home on Monday night. Crayton missed the first meeting between the two teams last season and wasn't much of a factor in Week 15 when Tony Romo was held to 13 completions with three interceptions and no touchdowns in the notorious "Jessica Simpson Game".
Analysis: This sample size is far too small to consider Crayton a lock to have a bad game against Philly in Week 2. Crayton started opposite Terrell Owens Week 1 against the Browns and made quite an impact with six catches for 82 yards. His longest reception went for 25 yards. For now, he is a decent low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton started opposite Terrell Owens Week 1 against the Browns and made quite an impact with six catches for 82 yards. His longest reception went for 25 yards.
Analysis: Crayton had five or more catches five times in 2007, so he can have a few decent games. The Cowboys are really thin at wide receiver and Crayton should start opposite T.O. for most of the season. For now, he is a decent low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR. The Cowboys play the Eagles in Week 2, and Crayton had two catches for 54 yards in two games against Philly last season.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton scored on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Tony Romo in the first quarter of Friday's preseason game against the Texans. He finished with three catches for 39 yards, including a long of 22. Crayton, who also had 11 rushing yards, has five catches for 70 yards in the preseason.
Analysis: Crayton is expected to open the season as the Cowboys' No. 2 wide receiver opposite Terrell Owens. That's good news since he could get a few extra catches when T.O. get double-teamed, but Romo still has TE Jason Witten and RB Marion Barber. Consider Crayton a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR heading into the season.
News: With Terry Glenn missing all but the final regular season game in 2007, Patrick Crayton stepped up for the Cowboys. He caught 50 balls for 697 yards and scored seven times in 15 games. Now with Glenn gone, the No. 2 job for the Cowboys is left for Crayton. His yardage total last year would have made him the lead wide receiver on Jacksonville, San Diego, Minnesota or San Francisco. His scoring total would have made him the touchdown reception leader on 14 teams. And this despite the fact that Tony Romo's first two choices – Terrell Owens and tight end Jason Witten – caught 177 balls. Only four teams had No. 2 wide receivers that caught balls for more yards and touchdowns than Crayton. And in all four cases – New England's Wes Welker, Cincinnati's T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Arizona's Anquan Boldin and Green Bay's Greg Jennings – the players came from offenses that did not feature the tight end in the passing game, reports the Dallas Morning News.
Analysis: Crayton should get around similar production this year with the Cowboys offense remaining intact. Consider Crayton a low-end No. 3 Fantasy option worth a mid-round pick in all leagues.
News: Playing in a contract year, Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught 50 passes for 697 yards (13.9 avg.) and seven touchdowns -- all career highs. Crayton spent the entire regular season as Dallas' No. 2 WR thanks to veteran Terry Glenn missing all 16 games recovering from knee surgery. His hard work paid off -- he signed a four-year contract extension to stay with Dallas during the season.
Analysis: Crayton wasn't very consistent for Fantasy purposes, but the Cowboys wouldn't have signed him to a long-term deal if he wasn't going to start for them. At best, Crayton is a No. 3 Fantasy WR heading into 2008 drafts.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton signed a four-year deal with the Cowboys on Thursday that's worth up to $14 million, according to his agent. He is third on the team in catches (48) and yards (689) this season, trailing only tight end Jason Witten and fellow wide receiver Terrell Owens. Crayton is averaging 14.4 yards per catch and has seven touchdowns. His role has increased this season because of an injury to No. 2 wideout Terry Glenn.
Analysis: Crayton might not play much in Week 17 since Dallas has a stranglehold on the No. 1 seed in the NFC, so use him at your own risk this week. Long term, this isn't the best news as Crayton might have gotten to play somewhere as a No. 1 Fantasy WR. Still in Dallas, he'll be no better than their No. 2 option (No. 3 if you count TE Jason Witten), and a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR. So much for him being a sleeper in 2008.
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.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton took on a bigger role Week 16 against the Panthers after Terrell Owens went down with an ankle injury in the second quarter. Crayton finished the game leading the Cowboys in receptions (7) and receiving yards (65). He failed to record a touchdown for the third straight game.
Analysis: Crayton has done well as the Cowboys' second receiver in 2007, but now that T.O. is likely out Week 17, there is a chance Crayton will showcase his skills as a No. 1 receiver against the Redskins. Follow the news out of Dallas, but if Crayton fills in for T.O., consider him a No. 2 Fantasy WR. Otherwise, he is nothing more than a No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton has only five catches for 100 yards in his last two games and didn't find the end zone in either of the contests. He will face a Carolina Panthers defense in Week 16 that ranks 13th in yards allowed and held Matt Hasselbeck in check until the fourth quarter in Week 15.
Analysis: Crayton only has one game with more than three catches since Week 6, but his three touchdowns over that span have stopped him from becoming a complete Fantasy bust. Jason Witten is stealing a ton of his targets, and that makes Crayton nothing more than a No. 4 Fantasy WR or 'flex' option in Week 16.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught only two passes for 54 yards Week 15 against the Eagles. He also contributed 20 yards in the return game.
Analysis: Crayton has now played three games after sitting out Week 12 because of an ankle injury. He doesn't get many yards in the Cowboys high-passing offense, but his propensity for touchdowns makes him a No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 16 at Carolina.
News: The Cowboys didn't list WR Patrick Crayton among their inactives for Week 15 against the Eagles, meaning he'll suit up and play. He had landed on the injury report as probable with an ankle injury.
Analysis: Crayton has now played three games after sitting out Week 12 because of the ankle injury. He doesn't get many yards in the Cowboys high-passing offense, but his propensity for touchdowns makes him a No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 15.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 15 vs. Philadelphia. He went through full practices all week. The last time Crayton played against the Eagles, he was held without a catch and was blamed for letting Lito Sheppard get an easy interception.
Analysis: Crayton has been held without a catch twice this season. He has played the last two games after sitting out Week 12 because of the ankle injury. He is expected to face the Eagles and can be considered a low-end No. 3 or high-end No. 4 Fantasy WR in Week 15.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) went through a full practice every day this week as the team prepares for Week 15 vs. Philadelphia. The last time Crayton played against the Eagles, he was held without a catch and was blamed for letting Lito Sheppard get an easy interception.
Analysis: Crayton has been held without a catch twice this season. He has played the last two games after sitting out Week 12 because of the ankle injury. He is expected to face the Eagles and can be considered a low-end No. 3 or high-end No. 4 Fantasy WR in Week 15.
News: The last time Patrick Crayton played against the Eagles, he was held without a catch and was blamed for letting Lito Sheppard get an easy interception. Not exactly what his Fantasy owners had in mind from the WR, we're sure. The two division rivals will resume battle in Week 15 at Dallas.
Analysis: Crayton only has six catches in his last two games, but one third of those grabs were in the end zone. Jason Witten and Terrell Owens steal most of the targets in the Cowboys offense, but Crayton gets enough looks to be considered a low-end No. 3 or high-end No. 4 Fantasy WR in Week 15.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had three catches for 46 yards Sunday at Detroit.
Analysis: Crayton remains a solid No. 2 Fantasy WR and is worth using in Week 15 against the Eagles in that capacity.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 14 at Detroit. He went through full practice reps all week. Crayton is itching to play Detroit. The Lions have given up 10 passing touchdowns during their last four games. Detroit also happens to rank 31st in pass defense.
Analysis: Crayton is coming off a two-touchdown game in Week 13 against the Packers, but has only topped four receptions in a game once in his last five contests. That might limit his overall production, but he's still on a high-flying offense that will play a poor pass defense in Week 14. Start him as a low-end No. 2 WR option.
News: The Cowboys head to Detroit to take on the Lions in Week 14, a matchup that should serve WR Patrick Crayton well. The Lions have given up 10 passing touchdowns over their last four games, all losses. Detroit also happens to rank 31st in pass defense.
Analysis: Crayton is coming off a two-touchdown game vs. Green Bay but has only topped four receptions in a game once in his last five. That might limit his overall production, but he's still on a high-flying offense that will play a poor pass defense in Week 14. Start him as a low-end No. 2 WR option. He is still nursing an ankle injury, but went through a full practice Wednesday and Thursday and is expected to be active Week 14.
News: It appears as though a week off helped Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton get back into the right frame of mind. Crayton, who missed Week 12 with an ankle injury, returned to action Week 13 against the Packers. He responded with three catches for 42 yards and two of those catches went for touchdowns. Crayton caught a 3-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter and a 4-yard grab in the fourth quarter.
Analysis: For those brave 18 percent of Fantasy owners who started Crayton Week 13, pat yourselves on the back. Crayton, who has seven receiving touchdowns, has posted some paltry numbers in recent weeks, but remains a threat playing in Dallas. Next up in Week 14 are the Lions, who own a poor pass defense. Consider Crayton a nice No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) is active for Week 13 against the Packers. He was listed as probable on the injury report. Crayton went through a full practice Tuesday and the team did not practice Wednesday. Crayton was unable to play Week 12 against the Jets and missed his first game of the season.
Analysis: Crayton has settled in nicely as the Cowboys' No. 2 wide receiver, but can be erratic at times with his performances. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 13, especially since the Packers are without top cornerback Charles Woodson (toe).
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) is listed as probable for Week 13 vs. Green Bay. Crayton went through a full practice Tuesday and the team did not practice Wednesday. Crayton was unable to play Week 12 against the Jets and missed his first game of the season.
Analysis: Crayton has settled in nicely as the Cowboys' No. 2 wide receiver, but can be erratic at times with his performances. Consider him a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 13.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) practiced fully in preparation for the team's Week 13 game vs. Green Bay this Thursday. Crayton missed Week 12 with an ankle sprain but expects to start against the Packers.
Analysis: Expect Crayton to play and be a good No. 3 Fantasy WR. We'll keep up with his status this week, but count on him playing.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton was back at practice Monday and expects to play in the NFC showdown against Green Bay on Thursday after missing last week's game with a sprained left ankle. "I'm good to go," Crayton said. Crayton made his comment before practice. But after the two-hour workout, coach Wade Phillips sounded optimistic about Crayton playing Thursday night in the matchup of 10-1 teams. "Patrick Crayton practiced today, started out a little slow, but looked good as the practice went on," Phillips said. "It looks real positive for him as far as playing."
Analysis: Crayton hurt his ankle during a punt return early in the Week 11 game against Washington. Although he still played most of that game, the short week before Thanksgiving Day kept him from getting ready to play in the 34-3 victory over the New York Jets. Crayton has 31 catches for 466 yards and five touchdowns this season, taking advantage of defenses worrying more about Terrell Owens and tight end Jason Witten. If he can go, he's certainly a No. 3 option Fantasy, though the surplus of receiving options in Dallas sometimes leads to him getting shut down completely.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton did not practice Sunday because of a sprained left ankle that kept him out of the Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Jets. Coach Wade Phillips said he's hopeful Crayton will be able to practice Monday.
Analysis: Continue to monitor Crayton's status for Thursday's game against Green Bay. If healthy, consider Crayton a No. 3 Fantasy option.
News: Although the Cowboys list WR Patrick Crayton as questionable for Week 12 vs. the Jets on Thanksgiving Day with an ankle sprain, the Dallas Morning News reports that Crayton isn't likely to play. He wore a walking boot in the locker room Wednesday as a preventive measure, but it sounds like he's focusing on being OK for the rest of the season. "We gotta think about the long haul," Crayton said. "Don't push it for tomorrow's game, think about the long haul. Right now, we're trying to get to this last run and this is when you want to be playing your last football."
Analysis: If you own Crayton, check in with us an hour before kickoff to learn of his status, but expect to be without him for Week 12. Sam Hurd will take his place in the lineup, but there are better options available on the waiver wire if you need to replace Crayton. When healthy, he's a capable No. 3 WR.
News: The Cowboys rested WR Patrick Crayton on Tuesday with an ankle sprain. Coach Wade Phillips said that Crayton sprained his ankle in the first half vs. Washington and was sore on Monday, so he rested him Tuesday. "I don't think it's long-term, but the quick game this week is an issue," Phillips said. "On a normal week he would probably be fine."
Analysis: If you're relying on Crayton in your Fantasy leagues, you better keep track of his status in the coming days. We'll know an hour before kickoff on Thursday whether or not he is playing. When healthy, Crayton is a usable No. 3 Fantasy WR.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton has really vanished in the Dallas offense as Terrell Owens has gone nuts the last four games. Crayton only has nine catches over the last four games and has only one touchdown over that span. He will try to get things rolling in Week 12 when Dallas host the Jets in Week 12 on Thanksgiving Day.
Analysis: Crayton is clearly the third receiving option for Tony Romo behind Owens and TE Jason Witten, but is always a threat to have a big game if teams pay too much attention to the other two weapons. Consider him a No. 4 Fantasy WR or 'flex' option in Week 12.
News: In a game in which Cowboys QB Tony Romo threw for 293 yards and four touchdowns, WR Patrick Crayton caught just two passes for 16 yards in Week 11 vs. Washington.
Analysis: Crayton got the short end of the stick on Sunday with Terrell Owens and Jason Witten splitting eight catches each. The Dallas offense is strong enough for Crayton, Witten and Owens to all produce in Week 12 on Thanksgiving against the Jets. Consider him a No. 3 receiver.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught a touchdown in Week 10 against the Giants and also grabbed a score in the last game between Dallas and Washington in Texas. The two teams resume their rivalry in Week 11.
Analysis: Crayton has been living in the shadow of Terrell Owens the last three games, but Crayton is a very capable receiver in his own right. If the Redskins pay too much attention to Owens on Sunday, Crayton could put up some nice stats, especially with S Sean Taylor out. Consider Crayton a low-end No. 3 Fantasy WR in Week 11.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton slipped into oblivion after posting just two catches for 19 yards in his two previous games leading up to Week 10. He got back on the map with a 20-yard touchdown grab against the Giants. Crayton finished with five catches for 66 yards in a Week 10 win over New York.
Analysis: Crayton burst onto the Fantasy scene with four touchdowns from Week 4 to Week 6, but failed to find the end zone in Week 7 and Week 9. He erased those nasty memories with a touchdown against the Giants. He has settled in nicely as the Cowboys' No. 2 WR. Consider him no better than a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 11 against the Redskins.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton was completely shut out in Week 9, as he didn't catch a single pass in the victory over the Eagles. He will look to get back on the stat sheet in Week 10 when Dallas faces the Giants on the road.
Analysis: Crayton had two decent games back-to-back in Weeks 4 and 5, but hasn't done much since. Teams are obviously paying a little more attention to him, which is greatly benefiting Terrell Owens. Consider Crayton nothing more than a No. 3 WR in Week 10 against a less-than-stellar Eagles pass defense.
News: After having his worst game of the season so far his last time out on the field -- a two-catch, 19-yard performance Week 7 against the Vikings -- Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton topped it with an even worse Week 9 at Philadelphia. He didn't catch a single pass.
Analysis: In an offense that features so many worthy receiving options -- from Terrell Owens, to Jason Witten, to Marion Barber -- a guy like Crayton sometimes goes overlooked. Even when cold, we still consider him a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 10 at the N.Y. Giants. The Cowboys pass well and pass often, so he'll surely rebound with a huge performance sooner or later.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton has had a week off to think about his worst game of the season and will try to get back into Fantasy owners' good graces against the Eagles in Week 9. Crayton had only two catches for 19 yards against the Vikings in Week 7 and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Crayton had only two catches in both games against the Eagles last season, but he was the No. 3 WR in Dallas at that point behind T.O. and Terry Glenn. With Glenn possibly out for the year, Crayton will look to cement his spot behind Owens with a nice bounce back performance in Week 9. Consider him a nice low-end No. 3 WR or 'flex' option against Philadelphia.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had two catches for 19 yards Sunday against the Vikings and lost a fumble.
Analysis: Crayton will look to rebound in Week 9 against the Eagles. The Cowboys are off in Week 8.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught a touchdown pass for the third straight game Week 6 against the Patriots. His 8-yard touchdown reception in the third quarter temporarily gave the Cowboys a 24-21 lead. Dallas would go onto lose 48-27. Crayton finished with five receptions for 46 yards.
Analysis: Terry Glenn who? That's exactly what Cowboys' fans are saying since Crayton has emerged as a solid wide receiver. In his last three games, he has 18 receptions for 303 yards and four touchdowns. He has turned into a No. 2 or at worst a No. 3 Fantasy WR while he is on a roll. The Cowboys play the Vikings in Week 7.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton has three touchdowns in the last two games and will look to add to his nice stats of late when Dallas hosts New England in Week 6.
Analysis: Crayton has been the biggest beneficiary of teams looking to shut down Terrell Owens and Jason Witten. You have to think that Bill Belichick will have a specific game plan to limit Crayton along with the other Cowboys receivers, so we rank him as a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 6.
News: For the second straight week, Patrick Crayton took the role of leading receiver for the Cowboys (behind TE Jason Witten, of course), catching six passes for 73 yards. He also caught a crucial touchdown late in the fourth quarter on a four-yard pass from Tony Romo.
Analysis: Crayton's value to the Cowboys goes beyond prognostications. It's about reliability. With defenses likely to double-team fellow starting wideout Terrell Owens, and more and more secondaries keeping an eye on Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, Crayton becomes a key piece of the offense. There's no doubt he'll have opportunities; the trick is making the most of them, which he has the past couple weeks. Consider him a No. 3 receiver for Week 6 against the Patriots, and he may soon deserve No. 2 status if he has another good game.
News: Patrick Crayton was so excited about the potential for the Dallas Cowboys' offense this season that he made a bold prediction this summer. Crayton told backup quarterback Brad Johnson the Cowboys were going to take aim at the NFL record of 556 points set by Johnson's 1998 Minnesota Vikings. Four games into the season, the Cowboys are well on their way. And Crayton is a bigger reason than expected. Forced into the starting lineup by an injury to deep threat Terry Glenn, the former small-college quarterback overcame a gruesome finger injury in Week 2 and an embarrassing drop in Week 3 to have the best game of his career this past Sunday. His seven-catch, 184-yard performance included two touchdowns, pushing Dallas' total to 151 points, 22 more than the '98 Vikes had after four games. "We're right on pace," Crayton said Wednesday.
Analysis: Crayton's value to the Cowboys goes beyond prognostications. It's about reliability. With defenses likely to double-team fellow starting wideout Terrell Owens, and more and more secondaries keeping an eye on Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten, Crayton becomes a key piece of the offense. There's no doubt he'll have opportunities; the trick is making the most of them, perhaps even enough that teams scale back on their coverage of Owens and Witten. "I love it," Crayton said. "No one wants to sit on the sidelines. You don't want to be labeled `just a third receiver."' Crayton has 13 catches for 262 yards and two touchdowns, ranking third to Witten and Owens in each category. However, Crayton's average of 20.2 yards per catch is the best on the team and seventh best in the NFL. Consider Crayton a No. 3 Fantasy WR for Week 5 at Buffalo.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton led the Cowboys with seven catches for 184 yards and two touchdowns Sunday against St. Louis. It was a career-high in catches and yards for Crayton.
Analysis: Crayton had been a disappointment to this point in the season. He was a surprise with his play against the Rams and will be a hot pickup off the waiver wire. Consider him a No. 3 option in Week 5 at Buffalo.
News: Patrick Crayton had three receptions for 27 yards in Week 3 at Chicago, but he dropped a sure touchdown in the first half which forced the Cowboys to settle for a field goal chance.
Analysis: Crayton is only worth starting in deeper Fantasy leagues heading into Week 4 against the Rams. That status should not change unless Terrell Owens goes down to a long-term injury at some point.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had no catches Sunday against Miami. He suffered what appeared to be a broken pinkie but remained in the game on special teams. He had two punt returns for 49 yards.
Analysis: Crayton should be fine for Week 3 against Chicago, but he should not be started in any league.
News: Patrick Crayton had three receptions for 51 yards in Week 1 against the Giants.
Analysis: Crayton is a solid No. 3 Fantasy option heading into Week 2 at Miami, especially if Terry Glenn (knee) remains sidelined for an extended period.
News: The Dallas Morning News reported Friday that Cowboys WR Terry Glenn suffered a new injury to his right knee in practice this week. Coach Wade Phillips confirmed that Glenn will be out for Week 1 vs. the Giants, and rumors are rampant that Glenn's season will be over before it even starts. "We're gathering information on it," Phillips said. "We're trying to determine what his status is beyond Sunday." Patrick Crayton is expected to start in Glenn's place, with Sam Hurd also seeing more reps with Glenn out. The Cowboys host the Giants in Week 1.
Analysis: Crayton is a solid sleeper entering his fourth season. Despite the fact that Crayton has never scored in a game he has started (seven total), he will see extended playing time while Glenn is sidelined and accumulate some decent totals. He could fill in as a No. 3 Fantasy WR in deeper leagues as soon as this week.
News: WR Patrick Crayton re-signed with the Dallas Cowboys to remain the No. 3 option behind Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn. The Cowboys offered Crayton, who was a restricted free agent, a one-year, $1.3 million tender to remain with the team. The signing was announced Thursday. Crayton played in all 16 games last season, his third with the Cowboys since being a seventh-round pick out of Northwestern Oklahoma State in 2004. He had a career-high 36 catches for 516 yards and four touchdowns last season and returned 11 punts for 85 yards.
Analysis: Crayton has a chance to be a good sleeper next year, especially with teams focusing on Owens and Glenn. Consider Crayton a No. 3 WR with the chance to improve as the season gets closer.
News: The Cowboys have tendered restricted free agent WR Patrick Crayton with a second-round tender. If he signs an offer sheet with another team, the Cowboys have the right of first refusal. If Crayton switches teams, the Cowboys would get a second-round pick as compensation.
Analysis: Crayton put up his best numbers over his three-year career in 2006, catching 36 passes for 516 yards and four touchdowns, serving as a No. 3 receiver. If he stays with Dallas, he'll continue to put up around 500-to-600 yards with a few touchdowns. If he changes teams, he could find himself as a No. 2 NFL WR, making him a potential No. 3 Fantasy wideout. Keep him in mind.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton caught two passes for 10 yards with a touchdown vs. Detroit in Week 17.
Analysis: Crayton is at best a late-round flier to consider in 2007 Fantasy play.
News: Notable Cowboys players from Week 16 include: WR Patrick Crayton (29 receiving yards) and TE Anthony Fasano (13 receiving yards).
Analysis: Neither player should be considered in standard Fantasy play.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had one catch for nine yards in a Week 15 win over the Falcons.
Analysis: Crayton is only worth a look as a No. 4 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' option in the largest of leagues for Week 16 vs. Philadelphia.
News: Patrick Crayton was among the starting receivers for Week 14 against the Saints but he did not record any offensive statistics.
Analysis: Crayton is only worth a look as a No. 4 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' option in the largest of leagues for Week 15 at Atlanta on Saturday night.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught three passes for 31 yards in Week 13 at the N.Y. Giants.
Analysis: Crayton is an unreliable Fantasy option, but can be useful as a low-end 'flex' option in larger leagues. He'll play New Orleans in Week 14.
News: Notable Cowboys players from Week 12 include: WR Patrick Crayton (68 yards receiving), FB Lousaka Polite (18 rush yards) and TE Anthony Fasano (9-yard catch).
Analysis: Of these players, only Crayton is worth owning as a reserve option in Fantasy play. He has stepped up with Tony Romo as his quarterback. Keep him benched when Dallas plays at the Giants in Week 13. You may also want to consider Crayton as insurance if you own Terrell Owens.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had two catches for six yards in a Week 11 win over the Colts.
Analysis: Now that Terry Glenn is back, Crayton went from a Fantasy savior in Week 10, to a Fantasy scrub in Week 11. If Glenn can't make a quick turnaround for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay, then consider using Crayton as a No. 2 WR. Otherwise, consider Crayton a low-end No. 3 WR for Week 12.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had five catches for 104 yards and a touchdown against Arizona.
Analysis: Crayton did well with Terry Glenn (knee) out and should be considered a good No. 3 WR against Indianapolis next week. If Glenn remains out, consider Crayton a No. 2 option.
News: According to published reports, Cowboys WR Terry Glenn did not accompany the team on their chartered flight Saturday to Arizona and will not play Sunday against the Cardinals. It is not sure at this time whether WR Patrick Crayton or WR Sam Hurd will take Glenn's spot starting opposite Terrell Owens.
Analysis: Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells said earlier in the week that Hurd would likely slide into the No. 2 spot, so he could keep Crayton in the slot as the No. 3 WR. Plan for that to be the case for Sunday. Crayton has more value than Hurd does for Week 10, but both players really should only be used in deep leagues.
News: Dallas WR Terry Glenn left practice early Friday after apparently aggravating his injured right knee, making him unlikely to play Sunday at Arizona. Coach Bill Parcells had said Glenn probably wouldn't play if he didn't practice Friday. Undrafted rookie Sam Hurd was lining up with the starters during a walkthrough even before Glenn was hurt. Glenn, who had missed two days of practice because of irritation under his kneecap, appeared to re-injure himself reaching for a pass early in practice. He hobbled off the field and slammed his helmet to the floor of the Cowboys' practice building. Hurd, out of Northern Illinois, won a roster spot with Cowboys during the preseason by catching 15 passes for 200 yards and a score. He has one catch for 33 yards this season. Patrick Crayton, Dallas' third wide receiver, has 17 catches for 259 yards and two TDs.
Analysis: Reserve Glenn for Week 10 and continue to monitor the situation before putting him back in your lineup. Hurd and Crayton should only be started in deep leagues, but if Glenn is out for an extended period of time their value would increase.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had four catches for 84 yards in a 22-19 loss to the Redskins in Week 9. Crayton led the Cowboys in receiving yard.
Analysis: Despite being the leading receiver for the Cowboys, Crayton isn't a strong Fantasy option on most occassions. Crayton is only worth using as a No. 4 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' player for leagues of 12 or more teams for Week 10 against the Cardinals.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton had one reception for 13 yards in a 35-14 win over the Panthers in Week 8.
Analysis: Crayton is only worth using as a No. 4 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' player for leagues of 12 or more teams for Week 9 against the Redskins.
News: Patrick Crayton had three receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown in Week 7 against the Giants.
Analysis: Crayton got free for a 54-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter from QB Tony Romo. Despite the long score, he is only worth using as a No. 4 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' player for leagues of 12 or more teams for Week 8 at Carolina.
News: The Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports that Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells was pleased with the play of No. 3 WR Patrick Crayton in Week 6 vs. Houston. Crayton had been bothered by an ankle injury throughout camp and the start of the season, but wound up leading Dallas in receiving yards. "It felt like I was in the zone, really," Crayton said. "I was just expecting the ball. On every play, you've got the opportunity to get the ball."
Analysis: Crayton isn't expected to get more than 40-to-80 yards per week, but as a candidate to fill in as a No. 3 Fantasy WR on a bye week, he's not bad. Consider him in Week 7 for that specific role when Dallas hosts the N.Y. Giants.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton had five catches for 61 yards against Houston.
Analysis: Crayton led the Cowboys in receiving yards but should be not be used unless in dire need of WR help for Week 7 against the Giants.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton has caught four passes in four games and is not happy about it. The third receiver thought he would be a bigger part of the offense but he has not been able to contribute with the addition Terrell Owens and the Cowboys' move to the two tight end set.
Analysis: Until he does earn a bigger role, Crayton is useless for Fantasy play.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton caught two passes for 18 yards in Week 5 at Philadelphia.
Analysis: Don't expect him to be a major Fantasy contributor in Week 6 vs. Houston.
News: None of the following players recorded an offensive statistic in Week 4 at Tennessee: TE Anthony Fasano, WR 17 Sam Hurd, FB Lousaka Polite, WR Patrick Crayton and TE Ryan Hannam.
Analysis: None of these players will be recommended Fantasy options for Week 5 at Philadelphia.
News: According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Rookie WR Sam Hurd might start against Tennessee in place of Terrell Owens. Head coach Bill Parcells said Hurd or Patrick Crayton are likely replacements for Owens, who is still recovering from a broken hand. "If T.O. goes, hey, I'm happy for T.O.," Hurd said. "If I go, then I'm ready and prepared to go." Parcells said in the team's by week that Crayton was not an option to replace Owens. However, Parcells also wants to get relief for Terry Glenn, whose backup is Crayton. Hurd has the advantage though of playing all three receiver positions. Hurd has practiced with the first team offense while Owens has been away. Hurd was active against Washington, but did not have a catch.
Analysis: If you were looking to choose between picking up Crayton or Hurd for one week while T.O. rests, it is recommended that you go with Crayton, seeing how he has logged more time on the field. He also has some rapport with QB Drew Bledsoe that Hurd is lacking being a rookie. Also, if Parcells goes through with resting Glenn during the game, then Crayton will more than likely become the No. 1 WR. All these are big 'ifs' at this time. A lot hinges on T.O.'s status. Crayton should only be owned in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Cowboys coach Bill Parcells told the media Wednesday that WR Patrick Crayton would not start in Terrell Owens' place at Tennessee in Week 4. "It won't be Crayton," Parcells replied when asked about if Crayton would take Owens' spot in the lineup. Parcells said he would rather go with one of his younger players, presumably either Jamaica Rector or Sam Hurd.
Analysis: Crayton was expected to play for Owens since he is the most experienced after Terry Glenn on the Cowboys' roster. He should only be owned in the deepest of Fantasy leagues at this point.
News: Patrick Crayton had two receptions for 14 yards and a touchdown in Week 2 against the Redskins.
Analysis: Crayton might be counted on to start opposite Terry Glenn in Week 4 at Tennessee (after the team's bye) if Terrell Owens (broken finger) is not ready to return to the starting lineup. Crayton might be worth a look as a No. 4 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' player if he is given the start.
News: WR Patrick Crayton, WR Jamaica Rector, rookie TE Anthony Fasano and TE Ryan Hannam did not record offensive statistics for Week 1 at Jacksonville.
Analysis: Neither of the two receivers are worth using in Fantasy leagues unless Terry Glenn or Terrell Owens get hurt. The same holds true with the tight ends unless Jason Witten goes down to injury.
News: WR Jamaica Rector will return punts against the Jaguars in his first ever game action. The Cowboys will watch him closely. If he has problems, CB Terence Newman and receiver Pat Crayton will handle the chores.
Analysis: Crayton will more than likely serve as the team's No. 3 receiver for the season, but the only thing returning punts could do his Fantasy value is eliminate it should he get injured on a non-Fantasy related play.
News: Patrick Crayton (ankle) returned to preseason action on Thursday against Minnesota and caught four balls for 35 yards.
Analysis: Crayton will more than likely serve as the team's No. 3 receiver for the season, but when T.O. or Terry Glenn are unavailable, he will likely move into the starting lineup.
News: According to published reports, Patrick Crayton (ankle) was able to return to practice on Monday. He might get the start in the team's regular season opener at Jacksonville if Terrell Owens (hamstring) is unable to suit up for the game.
Analysis: Crayton will more than likely serve as the team's No. 3 receiver for the season, but when T.O. or Terry Glenn are unavailable, he will likely move into the starting lineup.
News: Patrick Crayton (ankle) was inactive for Saturday's preseason game against San Francisco.
Analysis: The Cowboys are actively seeking trades with other teams to fill the severe dropoff in talent after Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn. Crayton isn't worth drafting in any Fantasy leagues.
News: Patrick Crayton (ankle) was inactive for Monday's preseason game against the Saints in Shreveport, La.
Analysis: The Cowboys are actively seeking trades with other teams to fill the void. Crayton isn't worth drafting in any Fantasy leagues.
News: The Cowboys are also concerned about the depth receiver behind starters Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn. With third receiver Patrick Crayton out a few weeks with a sprained ankle, that issue is even more acute.
Analysis: The Cowboys are actively seeking trades with other teams to fill the void. Crayton isn't worth drafting in any leagues.
News: DallasCowboys.com confirmed that WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) is still being held out of practice. He's questionable for the team's second preseason game at New Orleans.
Analysis: Crayton showed flashes of potential in the past but won't produce great numbers behind Terry Glenn and Terrell Owens. He might be a decent pick if selected in the late rounds in the deepest of 2006 drafts.
News: Patrick Crayton posted four receptions for a game-high 61 yards in Saturday's preseason game at Seattle. He also had a nine-yard touchdown, but limped off the field at halftime due to a sprained right ankle and he was unable to return.
Analysis: Crayton showed flashes of potential but won't produce great numbers behind Terry Glenn and Terrell Owens. He might be a decent pick if selected in the late rounds in 2006 drafts.
News: The Dallas Morning News reports Cowboys tendered contracts to six exclusive rights free agents, including Patrick Crayton. Terrance Copper, Willie Pile, and Jacques Reeves have been tendered contracts worth $385,000. Lousaka Polite and L.P. Ladouceur were tendered at $310,000.
Analysis: Dallas might look to draft a receiver with its first-round selection or add a veteran free agent. Of course, there's also a chance the team will pursue Terrell Owens. Regardless, it appears Crayton's value is on the decline.
News: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells isn't sure Patrick Crayton has what it takes to be a starter at the pro level. In fact, the team is expected to add another wide receiver this offseason.
Analysis: Dallas might look to draft a receiver with its first-round selection or add a veteran free agent. Of course, there's also a chance the team will pursue Terrell Owens. Regardless, it appears Crayton's value is on the decline.
News: Patrick Crayton caught 22 passes for 341 yards with two TDs in 11 games as the No. 3 wide receiver in Dallas this season.
Analysis: Crayton showed flashes of potential but won't produce great numbers behind Terry Glenn and Keyshawn Johnson. He could be selected in the late rounds in 2006 drafts.
News: Patrick Crayton didn't record an offensive statistic in Sunday's 24-20 win over the Carolina Panthers.
Analysis: Crayton has no real value in Fantasy Football.
News: The Star-Telegram reports Patrick Crayton has not caught a pass since returning from an injured ankle. "He just hasn't quite looked like he looked before he got hurt," head coach Bill Parcells said. "I'm waiting for that guy, that's what I told him. I need that guy."
Analysis: Crayton has little value in Fantasy Football at this point.
News: Patrick Crayton was able to play in Week 14 against the Chiefs, but he had no receptions.
Analysis: Crayton is not a useful Fantasy option for Week 15 at Washington.
News: Patrick Crayton (ankle) was active but didn't record an offensive statistic in Sunday's 17-10 loss to the N.Y. Giants.
Analysis: Crayton is at best a reserve in leagues with 12-plus teams.
News: Patrick Crayton (ankle) is not on the injury report for Week 13 and will be active against the N.Y. Giants, barring setbacks.
Analysis: Crayton is worth a reserve spot in most leagues, but don't start him fresh off the ailment. Peerless Price will now move back to fourth on the depth chart.
News: According to the Dallas Morning News, the Dallas Cowboys expect to have wide receiver Patrick Crayton (ankle) back for Week 13 at the N.Y. Giants.
Analysis: Crayton will return to his role as the team's No. 3 receiver and kick returner. He doesn't have any Fantasy value.
News: Patrick Crayton (ankle) has been declared inactive for Week 12 vs. Denver.
Analysis: Peerless Price will serve as the team's No. 3 wide receiver in Crayton's absence.
News: Patrick Crayton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Week 12 vs. Denver.
Analysis: Crayton will most likely return for Week 13 at the N.Y. Giants. He is not worth a roster spot in any Fantasy format until his role with the Cowboys' offense is clear.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) will not play vs. Detroit in Week 11.
Analysis: The Dec. 4 game against the N.Y. Giants is a more realistic return date for Crayton.
News: Dallas WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) is listed as doubtful for Week 11 vs. Detroit.
Analysis: The Dec. 4 game against the N.Y. Giants is a more realistic return date for Crayton.
News: The Morning News reports Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells said Patrick Crayton (ankle) "could be back sooner than you think." He had the protective boot removed from his foot earlier in the week.
Analysis: Crayton continues to target the December 4 game against the N.Y. Giants as his potential return date.
News: The Star-Telegram reports Patrick Crayton (ankle) is expected to have the protective boot taken off his foot this week.
Analysis: Crayton's return date remains uncertain at this point in time.
News: WR Patrick Crayton (ankle) is out six to eight weeks after undergoing arthroscopic surgery. Cowboys coach Bill Parcells thinks he might return in five or six weeks which is why he is currently holding Crayton's roster spot open.
Analysis: Crayton is not worth a roster spot at this point. Peerless Price is an easy replacement for him as the third receiver, and it means swapping a current Bledsoe favorite for one of his past favorites. Consider adding Price if you have Crayton or in leagues that require three or more wideouts.
News: Patrick Crayton is out at least a month with an ankle injury. It's not broken, as coach Bill Parcells feared Sunday. Parcells said a better diagnosis was expected Tuesday.
Analysis: Peerless Price is an easy replacement for Crayton as the third receiver, and it means swapping a current Bledsoe favorite for one of his past favorites. Price also will be a candidate to replace Crayton on punt returns, too, as are Terence Newman and Marion Barber. Consider adding Price if you have Crayton or in leagues that require three or more wideouts.
News: Cowboys WR Patrick Crayton broke his ankle against the Giants in Week 6. His timetable to return is unknown, but he may miss the rest of the season.
Analysis: Crayton had little Fantasy value to begin with, so this should not impact many Fantasy rosters.
News: Patrick Crayton left Sunday's game against the N.Y. Giants in overtime with an injured ankle.
Analysis: Crayton finished with four receptions for 46 yards with no touchdowns.
News: Patrick Crayton had only two receptions for 30 yards in Week 5 against the Eagles.
Analysis: Crayton is a decent No. 4 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' player in Week 5 against the Giants.
News: Patrick Crayton had only one reception in Week 4 at Oakland, but it was good for a career-long 63-yard touchdown.
Analysis: Crayton broke free and elude several Oakland defenders along the left sidelines. Despite the score, he is still only worth using as a No. 4 Fantasy receiver in leagues of 14 or more teams in Week 5 against Philadelphia.
News: After a big game in the opener at San Diego, Patrick Crayton was limited to one grab for five yards.
Analysis: Crayton remains useful only as a No. 4 Fantasy receiver or 'flex' player in leagues which have 12 or more teams for Week 3 at San Francisco.
News: Patrick Crayton had six receptions for 89 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 at San Diego.
Analysis: Despite his solid day, Crayton is decent No. 4 Fantasy receiver in Week 2 against the Redskins. Washington possesses a much better defense than San Diego does, so don't overvalue him too much and drop a player who can be more productive long-term.
News: The Dallas Cowboys have signed Peerless Price to a one-year contract. He will compete with Patrick Crayton for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart.
Analysis: Crayton played well in the preseason for Big D, but his move hurts his draft value.
News: Patrick Crayton had five catches for 82 yards in Monday's preseason win over Seattle.
Analysis: Crayton appears to be the favorite to emerge as the Cowboys' No. 3 wide receiver, but he still has limited draft value.
News: The Morning News reports Quincy Morgan has fallen behind Patrick Crayton in the battle for the No. 3 WR spot.
Analysis: Crayton still has little value in drafts, but this does improve his value somewhat.
News: DallasCowboys.com reports that young WR Patrick Crayton is pushing Quincy Morgan for the No. 3 WR spot in Dallas, and that he is making quite an impression on Bill Parcells. "He has probably got overall as good of hands as we have on the team," Parcells said of Crayton. "I didn't think last year when he had the opportunity to play that the game was too big for him. That's what you worry about with a player from his level of competition -- that the game is too big for him when he first got there."
Analysis: Crayton, if he gets significant playing time, could be a Fantasy factor in 2005. He's still not a sleeper, but let his preseason play dictate his Fantasy future.
News: According to reports, Patrick Crayton could push Quincy Morgan for the Cowboys' No. 3 wide receiver spot in training camp. Crayton, a former college quarterback, is being compared to Steelers WR Hines Ward.
Analysis: Crayton has some potential, but he'll need an impressive preseason to warrant even a little consideration in drafts.
News: According to reports, the Dallas Cowboys have signed Crayton to the active roster from the practice squad.
Analysis: He has little value in Fantasy Football.
News: According to the Dallas Morning News, Patrick Crayton was waived by the Cowboys and re-signed to the practice squad.
Analysis: He has no value in Fantasy Football.
