Dallas Cowboys quarterback Matt Cassel is "highly likely" to start Week 7, according to Bleacher Report's Jason Cole.
Matt Cassel ‘highly likely’ to start after Cowboys bye, per report, but not for fantasy teams
A change could be coming under center in Dallas, per a report. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Cassel was acquired after Tony Romo suffered a collarbone injury, and there's every reason to wonder if his time is coming. Brandon Weeden has been predictably dreadful in Romo's absence, with Sunday's outing against the Patriots being the latest case against him. Weeden completed 26-of-39 passes for 188 yards, no touchdowns and one interception, while the Cowboys offense mustered just six points.
Fantasy impact: It’s hard to imagine that Cassel could be worse than Weeden, but it’s not a foregone conclusion that he would be better, either. Either way, a change would be welcome for any fantasy owner who took stock in the Cowboys’ offense.
Cassel isn't viable in any leagues that adhere to the standard formats, but a boost could be on the horizon for the likes of Jason Witten and Terrance Williams. If Dez Bryant returns in Week 7, Cassel's floor rises a bit, but it's still unlikely that he is viable in any leagues that don't start two quarterbacks.
