Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was held in check by Washington cornerback Josh Norman in their first faceoff in Week 8. Bryant caught four passes for 39 yards in the Cowboys’ win. Byrant and Norman have an infamous rivalry, but Norman has the advantage with the Cowboys struggling to produce offense without Ezekiel Elliott. Washington has been solid against wide receivers all season allowing the ninth-fewest yards to the position so far this season.
Fantasy football Week 13: Start or sit Dez Bryant for TNF?
Bryant gets another showdown with Washington cornerback Josh Norman Thursday night. We look at the fantasy implications.
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Bryant has been noticeably streaky the last five games. Since Week 8, he has three games under 40 yards receiving. Bryant bounced back after the first two of those games with at least six catches and 63 yards. He also has not scored a touchdown since Week 7.
Fantasy impact: Bryant is even less trustworthy lately than he already has been most of the season. Quarterback Dak Prescott is struggling, and Bryant continues to draw shadow coverage from good cornerbacks. It’s doubtful he will be able to bounce back Thursday night against Norman.
