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Dez Bryant Off To Slow Start For Cowboys: Fantasy Implications

The Dallas Cowboys are still looking for more consistency from wide receiver Dez Bryant. We break down the fantasy implications.

SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys just misses making a catch against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 16, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys just misses making a catch against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 16, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Dez Bryant #88 of the Dallas Cowboys just misses making a catch against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on September 16, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant isn't getting all of the blame for his three-catch 17-yard performance in Week 2. Coach Jason Garrett said (via The Star Telegram) that Bryant was open a couple of times and didn't get the ball. He also said Bryant didn't make some plays when he had a chance, and needs to learn how to play through "tough parts of a ball game." Garrett said that the Cowboys will try and get Bryant more involved in Week 3.

Fantasy Impact: Bryant hasn't had a big game for the Cowboys or fantasy owners in a while. He has seven catches for 102 yards through two games and has yet to score a touchdown. He could be better this weekend against a Tampa Bay defense that allowed more than 500 yards passing in Week 2 to Eli Manning.

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