Fantasy Player Projections

Tony Romo

Thanks to the bye week, Romo was able to rest his ribs and study the Patriots defense that is last in the NFL at stopping the pass. It's not out of the question for Romo to have a big fantasy game.

Felix Jones

The Patriots' defense has been much better against the run than the pass, although the Jets' Shonn Greene put up decent numbers against them last week. Look for Jones to get a few looks in the passing game out of the backfield in addition to his carries.

Tashard Choice

Choice seems to be the first back on the field when Felix Jones takes a rest, but he's likely splitting those carries with DeMarco Murray, who is expected to pass him at some point this season.

Miles Austin

Austin returns this week after missing the last two games with a hamstring injury. Before he went down he was having a great start to the season and he should be able to exploit a weak Patriots secondary.

Dez Bryant

Bryant didn't get quite as many targets as expected when Miles Austin went down, but he was able to get into the end zone twice in the Cowboys' last game. This week's matchup against the Patriots is a very good one for the Cowboys' passing attack.

Jason Witten

Witten remains one of Tony Romo's favorite weapons and he's certainly one of the best receiving tight ends in the NFL. With the Patriots' secondary allowing tons of passing yards, expect Witten to be a very busy man.

Dan Bailey

Bailey has already attempted 13 field goal attempts this year and as long as he's kicking for the Cowboys and their high-powered offense, he should continue to have lots of opportunities.

The Cowboys' defense is currently ranked first at stopping the run this year but the secondary will be heavily tested this week with Tom Brady throwing their way.

Tom Brady

Brady posted his fourth 300-yard passing game last week against a Jets pass defense that was in the top five in the NFL. The Dallas pass defense isn't nearly as good and Brady is expected to post big numbers again.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis

Green-Ellis dominated the Jets' weak run defense last week, totaling 136 yards and two TDs. However, the Cowboys' run defense is best in the NFL so far this season, which means Green-Ellis may be taking a backseat to the passing game this week.

Stevan Ridley

Ridley was getting a lot of hype going into last week that he may become the starter in New England. That talk quieted quickly with BenJarvus Green-Ellis' huge game and he isn't likely to improve this week against a very good Cowboys' run defense.

Wes Welker

Welker continues to be Tom Brady's favorite target and he leads the league in receptions and receiving yards so far. The Patriots will likely be passing a lot this week to avoid the Cowboys' run defense, which means another big week for Welker.

Deion Branch

Branch reacquainted himself with Tom Brady last week after back-to-back games with little impact. Even though Wes Welker is by far Brady's favorite receiver, Branch continues to be a trusted option.

Rob Gronkowski

With Aaron Hernandez back, Gronkowski's production declined, which was certainly expected since Tom Brady loves to throw to each of his tight ends equally. As long as Hernandez is around, Gronkowski's targets suffer.

Stephen Gostkowski

Gostkowski was a busy man last week, kicking more than two field goals for the first time this year. The Patriots' offense is clicking these days and Gostkowski should see some more opportunities because of it.

The New England secondary continues to struggle and the defense remains last in the league against the pass. With Tony Romo in town and Miles Austin back, it could be a high scoring affair.