2013 dallas cowboys Fantasy Preview
The Cowboys had three players in the top 10 in fantasy points at their respective positions in 2012. Quarterback Tony Romo (8th - 278.92 points) led the charge, while breakout star wideout Dez Bryant (3rd - 207.70) and veteran tight end Jason Witten (5th - 121.90) both proved to be solid fantasy starters. Based on the immense depth at the quarterback position, Romo could turn into a draft steal if he falls past the sixth round. He scored 16-plus fantasy points in all but two of his final 10 games of 2012. DeMarco Murray has the talent to be a legitimate starter in fantasy land, but he's a risk-reward choice as a No. 2 runner because of his proneness to injuries - he's missed a combined nine games in his first two NFL seasons. Bryant, one of the most talented wide receivers in the league and coming off a huge statistical campaign, is likely to be the first member of the Cowboys drafted in most formats (Rounds 2-3).
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There wasn't a lot of major free-agent movement for the salary cap-strapped Cowboys. The team franchised DL Anthony Spencer, re-signed LB Ernie Sims, released DL Marcus Spears (Ravens), added DB Will Allen and LB Justin Durant and decided not to retain Felix Jones (Eagles) or Kevin Ogletree (Buccaneers). The addition of C Travis Frederick in the NFL Draft was a positive move, as the team's offensive line needs work. Joseph Randle will have late-round appeal as a potential handcuff for Murray. The selection of rookie wideout Terrance Williams means a competition for the third spot on the depth chart - Dwayne Harris is the current favorite to fill in the slot role, but he has minimal fantasy appeal.
Based on his lack of durability, Murray is a candidate to miss time due to injuries in the Cowboys backfield. That makes Randle a potential deep sleeper - he might not be drafted in smaller seasonal leagues, but he could end up being a hot waiver-wire pickup if Murray can't remain out of the trainer's room. Miles Austin, who has dealt with his own assortment of injuries in recent seasons, could be a draft reach based on his name value alone. He's failed to record 1,000 or more yards in two straight seasons and shouldn't be targeted as more than a No. 3 wideout in 2013.
| POS | FIRST | SECOND | THIRD | OTHER |
| QB | Tony Romo | Kyle Orton | Nick Stephens | Dalton Williams |
| RB | DeMarco Murray | Joseph Randle | Lance Dunbar | Phillip Tanner |
| WR | Dez Bryant | Miles Austin | Dwayne Harris | Terrance Williams |
| TE | Jason Witten | Gavin Escobar | James Hanna | Andre Smith |
| K | Dan Bailey | - | - | - |
( ) Projected Round
| # | Name | Pos. Rank |
| 1 | Dez Byrant | 2 |
| 2 | DeMarco Murray | 20 |
| 3 | Jason Witten | 5 |
| 4 | Tony Romo | 11 |
| 5 | Miles Austin | 33 |
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