Jason Witten Fantasy News 2010/2011

HacheMan · Aug 7, 2010

Jason Witten - TE - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>The Cowboys' coaching staff is reportedly intent on using Jason Witten in goal-to-go situations more often this year.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The coaches acknowledged the mistake this spring, and ESPN "Scout's Eye" blogger Bryan Broaddus expects Witten to be "much more of a factor in the red zone." Too often asked to block in the red area last year, Witten set a four-year low with two touchdowns while Roy Williams undeservingly had seven. Getting Williams the ball shouldn't be nearly the priority it was in 2009.
Aug. 7</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN.com</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 20, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jason Witten said Monday that he "expects" to play in Week 3 at Houston, one day after suffering a concussion.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Witten was spotted screaming at Cowboys medical staff after pulling him in Week 2, so it's not surprising that he's confident he'll be back in a week. The call will be made again by Dallas' doctors, however. Players are often held out of a game after suffering concussions, so don't consider this a lock. Witten will need to pass concussion tests and be medically cleared.
Sep. 20 - 2:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 22, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jason Witten (concussion) was limited in Cowboys practice Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The "limited" workout appears to have been precautionary, as Witten has passed his concussion tests. Assuming he's fully cleared, Witten will be a recommended play against a Houston defense getting gashed by tight ends.
Sep. 22 - 6:03 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

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HacheMan · Sep 23, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jason Witten (concussion) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Barring an unexpected setback, Witten will start at Houston on Sunday. It's an ideal matchup for Witten as the Texans allowed 11/80/1 to Dallas Clark in Week 1 and 4/126/1 to Redskins tight ends in Week 2. Martellus Bennett should be dropped in all redraft leagues.
Sep. 23 - 5:32 p.m. ET</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Sep 27, 2010

</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=subHead vAlign=top colSpan=3>Cowboys TE Jason Witten suffers MCL sprain </TD></TR><TR vAlign=top><TD class=vaLabel colSpan=3>Jason Witten - TE - DAL - Sep. 27 - 6:06 p.m. ET</B> </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top colSpan=3>ESPN's Calvin Watkins reports that Jason Witten's knee injury is a sprained MCL.
Witten told reporters that he is "fine," but MCL sprains are often multiple week injuries. Luckily for Witten, the Cowboys' Week 4 bye is coming at a good time. Witten has missed just one game in his career, and none since 2003. The Cowboys host Tennessee in Week 5 after returning from their open date.
Source: ESPN Dallas
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HacheMan · Oct 4, 2010

Jason Witten - TE - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jason Witten (MCL sprain) was dressed and had a helmet in hand but did not go through the early portions of Monday's practice.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He had his knee wrapped but seems likely to practice later this week. Barring a setback, we would expect Witten, who hasn't missed a game in six seasons, to play in Week 5.
Oct. 4 - 12:45 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 5, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jason Witten (MCL sprain) believes he will start against the Titans this week.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Witten participated in side drills on Monday, and coach Wade Phillips suggested that he will return to practice on Wednesday. He hasn't missed a game in six years, and we don't expect that streak to come to an end this week.
Oct. 5 - 5:22 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Fox Sports Southwest</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 6, 2010

Jason Witten - TE - Cowboys </TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jason Witten (knee) returned to Cowboys practice on Wednesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>He'll start Sunday against the Titans. Witten has begun the year slowly for a second straight season, but history says he'll catch fire as it progresses. He did have seven catches for 56 yards in Week 3, prior to Dallas' bye.
Oct. 6 - 2:38 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Oct 9, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>With Cowboys FB Chris Gronkowski (groin) expected to miss Week 5, Jason Witten will see time at fullback.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The Pro Bowler is expected to share fullback duties with fellow tight end Scott Chandler as Gronkowski recovers. Witten's involvement at fullback isn't likely to help his fantasy owners, but he should be started anyways.
Oct. 9 - 6:35 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: Dallas Morning News</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

HacheMan · Dec 6, 2010

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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=bodyCopy>Jason Witten reportedly suffered a high left ankle sprain in the Cowboys' Week 13 win over the Colts.</TD></TR><TR><TD>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>The "high ankle sprain" description is rarely thrown around loosely, but it's essentially buried in the third paragraph of an ESPNDallas.com report about Dez Bryant's Monday ankle/fibula surgery. Witten returned to Sunday's game and caught a two-yard touchdown pass after the injury, so we'd imagine it's about the mildest form of a high ankle sprain possible. Witten, who hasn't missed a game in his career, played through a partially torn MCL earlier this season. We'd bet heavily that he'll start against the Eagles.
Dec. 6 - 2:18 p.m. ET</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>

</TD></TR><TR><TD class=vaLink>Source: ESPN Dallas</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>