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News: Austin had three catches during Dallas' game-winning drive in a 7-6 win over Washington on Sunday.
Impact: Austin, though, failed to score and has been held without a TD in two straight games after reaching the end zone six times over his previous four contests.

News: Barber had 99 yards rushing in Dallas' 7-6 win over Washington on Sunday.
Impact: Barber had a season-high 20 carries, but failed to score for the third straight game.

News: Romo completed seven straight passes, including a 10-yard touchdown to Patrick Crayton with 2:41 left to give Dallas a 7-6 victory over Washington on Sunday.
Impact: Romo had only eight completions before the winning drive. Romo finished 15 of 27 for 152 yards, his fewest ever in a win.

News: Allen Rossum has been released, according to ESPN.
Impact: The return man had been dealing with a hamstring injury, and apparently Dallas got impatient. Patrick Crayton will continue to return kicks for Dallas.

News: Cletis Gordon has been re-signed by the Dallas Cowboys.
Impact: He'll likely be used as a cornerback in dime packages while Ken Hamlin is out with injury.

News: Redskins safety LaRon Landry has told Redskins.com that Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams was playing "scared" in Dallas' narrow victory over Washington on Sunday.
Impact: Fox Sports actually ran a lowlights package of Williams' day during the game, and Landry said he did not care what Williams thought of his comments because "What's that gonna do?" He had multiple drops. It's beginning to become apparent that Williams might not have the stomach for playing in Big D.

News: Felix Jones' ten carries on Sunday were a career high, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Impact: The ten carries came after owner Jerry Jones publicly stated last week that he wanted Jones to get the ball more. He likely would have gotten even more touches had Marion Barber not run so effectively. As long as he can stay healthy, the number of carries he receives should only continue to go up.

News: Romo (back) may be limited for the next few days in practice, but he is expected to play Thursday against Oakland, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: As a result, Jon Kitna figures to see added practice reps and will be on hand in the event that Romo suffers any sort of setback.

News: The Cowboys have released Rossum (hamstring), the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Rossum figures to catch one somewhere as a return guy, once he proves he's past the hamstring injury that slowed him with the Cowboys.

News: Williams failed to catch a pass in Sunday's 7-6 win over the Redskins.
Impact: The whole Cowboys' offense stunk in this one, but at least Miles Austin and Patrick Crayton managed to get their names into the box score. Williams is well on his way to becoming a huge bust in Dallas.

News: Austin caught four passes for 47 yards Sunday.
Impact: He's been very quiet the last two weeks, but the whole Cowboys offense has been in a funk so don't assume he's on his way back to obscurity. Austin remains Tony Romo's most dangerous weapon.

News: Barber had arguably his best game since Week 2 on Sunday, rushing 20 times for 99 yards.
Impact: He didn't get into the end zone, but he at least looked like his old bruising self again. With six games left on the schedule, Barber still has a chance to salvage his season.

News: Tony Romo was struggling to walk after the Cowboys' win over the Redskins on Sunday after taking a knee to the back, according to ESPN's Chris Mortensen.
Impact: He has already insisted he will play on Thursday. If he does, hopefully he is better than he was on Sunday, where he completed just 15-of-27 passes for 158 yards.

News: Romo came out of Sunday's win over the Redskins with a sore back, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Romo said he took a pain-killing injection after the game, but he doesn't think the injury will keep him out of the Cowboys' Thanksgiving tilt against Oakland.

News: Jones had 10 carries for 49 yards and added one catch for seven yards in Sunday's 7-6 win over Washington.
Impact: Believe it or not, 10 carries represents a career high for Jones. Marion Barber was the usual workhorse for Dallas on Sunday with 20 rushes, but Jones looks like the clear-cut No. 2 as Tashard Choice had only one carry for one yard.

News: Miles Austin led the Cowboys with four receptions for 47 yards in today's 7-6 win over rival Washington at Cowboys Stadium.
Impact: Austin was Dallas' most productive receiver, but left a bit to be desired for fantasy owners. Austin is lightning in a bottle, but unfortunately it is hard to tell when he will strike.

News: Marion Barber ran hard in Sunday's 7-6 win over the rival Redskins at Cowboys Stadium, as he racked up 99 yards on 20 carries. He also caught one pass for eight receiving yards.
Impact: Barber could not reach the endzone, but fantasy owners cannot complain about 107 total yards. That was the first time he reached at least 100 total yards since Week 2, when he generated 155 against the Giants.

News: Tony Romo directed the Cowboys to a 7-6 win over the Redskins, as he completed 15-of-27 passes for 158 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
Impact: Romo managed to get the job done for Dallas, but did not do much to help fantasy owners. He has only thrown two touchdown passes over his last three games, and will face a pretty good Oakland secondary on Thanksgiving Day.

News: Cowboys inactives: S Ken Hamlin, PR Allen Rossum, LB Jason Williams, OL Montrae Holland, OL Duke Preston, OL Marc Colombo and Curtis Johnson
Impact: Hamlin (high-ankle sprain) is a key loss as the general of the secondary. Quarterback Jason Campbell and the Redskins' offense could benefit from his absence.

News: Ware (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Redskins.
Impact: Ware already has seven sacks on the season and should not be slowed down by the foot this week. Feel free to put him into your starting lineup as you normally would.

News: Barber (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Redskins.
Impact: Barber has been a bit of a disappointment up to this point this year, but he is available for this rivalry game against Washington.

News: According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Alan Ball is slated to make his first NFL start at free safety on Sunday.
Impact: Starter Ken Hamlin is out 2-4 weeks with a high ankle sprain, so Ball will switch positions. He was previously a cornerback for the last two season, but has played mostly special teams this year.

News: Ware (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Impact: You shouldn't have any worries about deploying Ware as an IDP this weekend.

News: Barber (thumb) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Washington, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Barber should be fine on Sunday, but he was kept out of much of the fourth quarter last week when the Cowboys were in passing mode. He gets a tough matchup this week against Washington.

News: Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has said he would like to see Felix Jones get more touches, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Impact: Doesn't Jerry say this every week? That being said, Felix has averaged an all-too-low nine touches per game since returning from a knee injury four games ago, and the Cowboys would indeed be wise to heed the advice of their owner and get him more involved in the game.

News: NFL legend and Fox TV personality Terry Bradshaw became the latest person to rip Cowboys wideout Roy Williams on Wednesday, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Impact: "Dallas lost that game (against the Packers last Sunday) when Roy Williams dropped that pass and then fumbled, too," Bradshaw said. "He may have finished with 100 yards receiving, but he's certainly not worth two first-round picks and all that money Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is paying him. He's not proving anything." Williams did indeed have his first 100-yard game of the season last Sunday, but his fumble was costly, and his garbage time touchdown helped only fantasy owners and to pad his own statistics. That being said, his ten catches and 180 receiving yards the past two weeks make him an intriguing start for Week 11.

News: Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb) fully practiced Wednesday, according to the Cowboys' official website.
Impact: Sensabaugh is expected to start at strong safety Sunday against Washington. He is playing with the aid of a cast on his surgically-repaired thumb.

News: Marion Barber fully practiced Wednesday, according to the Cowboys' official website.
Impact: Barber is playing through his fractured thumb, and has reportedly regained his "burst" since recovering from his stained quadriceps. He will have a favorable matchup against the rival Redskins on Sunday, who are ranked 24th in run defense.

News: DeMarcus Ware fully practiced Wednesday, according to the Cowboys' official website.
Impact: The dangerous rush linebacker is playing with a stress fracture in his foot, but has not been hindered over the last few games. He is expected to start Sunday's game against the rival Redskins.

News: Ware (foot) participated fully in practice Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: No need to worry about Ware's status. He's a weekly fixture on the injury report but is in no danger of missing Sunday's game.

News: Barber (thumb) participated fully in practice Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Barber's thumb hinders his ability to pass block, which kept him out for much of the fourth quarter in last Sunday's loss to Green Bay. He should do better than five carries this week, but the loss of Marc Colombo and the Redskins' staunch defensive front makes him only a mediocre fantasy play.

News: Hamlin suffered a high ankle sprain in Sunday's game against Green Bay and will miss 2-4 weeks, ESPN.com reports.
Impact: As a result, Hamlin, who has 39 tackles through nine games, is only worth holding on to if your league has roster spots to burn.

News: Ken Hamlin is expected to miss 2-4 weeks while recovering from a high-ankle sprain suffered in Week 10 at Green Bay, according to ESPN.
Impact: Alan Ball, Pat Watkins and Michael Hamlin are the candidates to replace the head-hunter at free safety. Coach Wade Phillips is yet to decide.

News: Williams had his first 100-yard effort as a member of the Cowboys, totaling 105 yards and a touchdown in Dallas' 17-7 loss to Green Bay on Sunday.
Impact: Williams did lose a fumble after one long catch, but it's a good sign that he seems to finally be developing some chemistry with Tony Romo. He'll try to keep the momentum going against Washington on Sunday after the Redskins allowed a big day to another big receiver - Denver's Brandon Marshall - last week.

News: Barber had five carries for 26 yards Sunday in the Cowboys' 17-7 loss at Green Bay.
Impact: Dallas never really got its running game going on Sunday, and the five carries were the fewest of the year by far for Barber. A player who once looked like a fantasy star has been embroiled in a tailback-by-committee approach in Dallas, and it's tough to figure what Barber will do each week.

News: Romo was 24 of 39 for 251 yards with a touchdown and an interception, and he was sacked five times in the Cowboys' 17-7 loss at Green Bay on Sunday.
Impact: It was the first subpar game for Romo in five weeks after leading Dallas to four straight victories. Look for him to have more time to throw next week against Washington.

News: Marion Barber was hindered by his fractured thumb in Sunday's loss at Green Bay, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Impact: That explains why Barber only had eight touches in the game (five rushing attempts and three receptions). The Cowboys will be facing a soft Redskins' run defense in Week 11, but Barber looks to be a risky fantasy option.

News: Barber, who finished Sunday's game with just five rushes for 26 yards, wasn't on the field much in the fourth quarter because his thumb injury gave him problems in pass protection, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Of course that doesn't really explain Barber's lack of touches, since the game was still close until the fourth quarter. Expect the Cowboys to make sure Barber gets more work next week, even if he isn't able to stay on the field during obvious passing situations.

News: Marc Colombo is set to undergo surgery after tearing ligaments in his right ankle, and is out indefinitely, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Impact: He also has a fractured fibula. The team says he could return if they make a playoff run.

News: The ankle injury Ken Hamlin suffered on Sunday has been revealed to be a high sprain, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is out indefinitely.
Impact: Alan Ball or Pat Watkins will fill-in at free safety for however long he is out.

News: Hamlin suffered a high ankle injury in the third quarter of the Cowboys 17-7 loss to the Packers on Sunday, Dallascowboys.com reports.
Impact: He went to the locker room for X-rays and did not return to the game. The Cowboys do not expect Hamlin to be out long term, but high ankle sprains are notorious for keeping players sidelined longer than expected. Keep an eye on his status in the next couple of days.

News: Colombo broke his left fibula in the Cowboys' 17-7 loss to the Packers on Sunday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Colombo is done for the rest of the regular season, but he hopes to return to action if the Cowboys make a run in the playoffs. The injury hurts an already shaky Dallas offensive line.

News: Ware (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact: Feel free to deploy Ware as an IDP this week against the Packers' struggling offensive line.

News: Hamlin (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact: Hamlin will be available Sunday if he's a guy you normally rely on as an IDP.

News: Gurode (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact: He'll start at center against the Packers.

News: Mike Jenkins expects to be fine to play in Week 11 after injuring his left arm in the third quarter of Sunday's game at Green Bay, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Impact: Jenkins just suffered a bruise while trying to arm tackle Donald Driver. The former first-round pick hauled in three interceptions so far this season.

News: Roy Williams was a standout in Sunday's 17-7 loss at Green Bay, as he caught a game-high five passes for 105 yards and a touchdown.
Impact: Williams did his job as the Cowboys' No. 1 receiver today, and posted nice numbers for fantasy owners. He reached paydirt in two of his last three games, and topped 100 yards for the first time this season.

News: Marion Barber had a quiet outing in today's 17-7 loss at Green Bay, as he only had five carries for 26 rushing yards. He also caught three passes for 11 receiving yards.
Impact: Barber did the most with his limited touches, and his disappointing numbers for fantasy owners are not his fault. He only averages 45 rushing yards over his last six games.

News: Tony Romo failed to impress in Sunday's 17-7 loss at Green Bay, as he completed 24-of-39 passes for 251 yards, with one touchdown and one interception.
Impact: Romo has only thrown one touchdown pass in each of his last two games, and had little success against a good defense today. He will have another tough matchup next week against the rival Redskins, who were ranked No. 1 in pass defense heading into today.

News: Colombo broke his left leg on Dallas' second drive of the first quarter in a 17-7 loss Sunday to Green Bay Packers.
Impact: Head coach Wade Phillips said Colombo is expected to have surgery on Monday."He's not necessarily out for the season. That remains to be seen," Phillips said

News: Ken Hamlin injured his ankle during today's game against Dallas, according to Tom Pelissero's (Green Bay Press-Gazette) twitter page.
Impact: The severity of the injury is yet to be determined. The hard-hitting safety will be missed in an already unstable secondary.

News: Updating an earlier report, Marc Colombo has a broken left fibula, according to Tom Pelissero's twitter page.
Impact: The Cowboys haven't released an official statement, but this could be a season-ending injury. Pat McQuistan has replaced Colombo in the starting lineup.

News: Marc Colombo exited the game at Green Bay in the first quarter with a lower left leg injury, according to Tom Pelissero's twitter page.
Impact: Colombo has been taken to the locker room for X-rays, and no additional information is available regarding his return.

News: Week 10 inactives: QB Stephen McGee (3rd), KR Allen Rossum, S Michael Hamlin, LB Steve Octavien, LB Jason Williams, OG Montrae Holland, OC Duke Prestonm, and OT Pat McQuistan.
Impact: On offense, RB Marion Barber (thumb) is active and will start. On defense, LB DeMarcus Ware (foot), SS Gerald Sensabaugh (thumb) and FS Ken Hamlin (groin) are all active and will start.

News: Barber (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Impact: Barber has been playing with this injury for several weeks, so there was never really any worry about his status for Sunday.

News: Jones doesn't expect to be used as a kickoff returner this week against the Packers, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: He's still wearing a brace on his knee during games and hasn't looked like his old explosive self since returning from his injury. It's tough to predict whether this is just a smart precautionary move on the Cowboys' part, or a sign (as coach Wade Phillips indicated) that they intend to give him more touches on offense, but we'd lean towards the former until Jones proves he's fully recovered.

News: Ware (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Ware's been heating up lately and a date with the protection-challenged Packers will only add fuel to the fire.

News: Hamlin (groin) is probable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Hamlin should be ready to go against the Packers Sunday, but he's probably a legitimate option in very deep leagues only.

News: Gurode (ankle) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Green Bay.
Impact: Dallas' starting center is expected to be available against the Packers.

News: Barber (thumb) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Impact: Barber has a touch matchup in Green Bay, but he's finally starting to look like his old self after battling quad and thumb injuries for much of the season.

News: Hamlin (groin) was able to practice Thursday, but he's not sure whether he'll be able to play on Sunday, the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Impact: Pat Watkins would get the start at strong safety if Hamlin can't go.

News: Gurode (ankle) practiced Thursday, the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Impact: His ankle injury doesn't seem too serious, and the Cowboys' starting center is expected to play Sunday.

News: Ware (foot) participated fully in practice Wednesday, NFL.com reports.
Impact: Ware is a fixture on the injury report every week, but he should be fine for Sunday's game against Green Bay. Judging by the play of the Packers' offensive line this season, Ware could be in for a monster day.

News: Barber (thumb) participated fully in practice Wednesday, NFL.com reports.
Impact: Barber is beginning to show flashes of his old self now that his quad and thumb injuries are in the rear-view mirror. Look for him to be close to 100 percent Sunday at Green Bay.

News: Austin had one catch in Sunday's win over the Eagles, but it was big _ a 49-yard game-winning touchdown pass.
Impact: Austin, who is quickly becoming the team's No. 1 wide receiver, has scored six TDs in his last four games and should be considered a No. 2 receiver on most fantasy teams.

News: Romo finished 21 of 34 for 307 yards, one TD and one interception in Sunday's win over Philadelphia.
Impact: Romo is hot right now, and a must fantasy starter every week. He's thrown nine TDs and one interception in his last four games.

News: Ratliff (knee) had a huge game Sunday, collecting five tackles and two sacks and leading the Cowboys' defensive line to stuff the Eagles on a number of third- and fourth-down short yardage situations.
Impact: DeMarcus Ware is the superstar, but Ratliff is arguably the heart of the Cowboys' defense, and he showed why Sunday. He's not a great IDP play, but if Dallas' D/ST unit continues to play at a high level Ratliff will be a big reason why.

News: Witten led the Cowboys with seven catches, although they went for just 43 yards, in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Eagles.
Impact: He couldn't get much separation against Philadelphia's linebacking corps, but was still Tony Romo's favorite target when the Cowboys needed a first down. Witten is now on pace for 88 catches, but his 8.9 yards per catch would be the lowest of his career, and he still hasn't found the end zone since Week 2. It's possible that six-plus seasons in the trenches have caused Witten to lose a step, and his days of being one of the elite fantasy tight ends are drawing to a close.

News: Austin caught just one pass Sunday but it was the biggest catch of the game, a 49-yard bomb that went for the winning touchdown in a 21-16 victory over the Eagles.
Impact: That's now six TDs in his last four games for the Cowboys' new number one wide receiver, although Austin's targets and catches have been in decline since his Week 5 breakout against the Chiefs as opposition defenses are now paying a lot more attention to him (he essentially beat triple coverage Sunday on his TD reception). He's still a must-start in most formats, but don't be too shocked if his four game TD streak ends next week in Green Bay.

News: Williams had a solid game Sunday, catching five passes for 75 yards.
Impact: The Cowboys solved the problem of getting Williams and Tony Romo on the same page by not really having Williams run any longer routes, as he did most of his damage on quick slants and flanker screens. He won't turn into a Wes Welker clone overnight, but if you've stuck with him this long Williams could have some value in that kind of role.

News: Jones was a non-factor Sunday, carrying the ball just four times for 10 yards.
Impact: Marion Barber returned to form in the fourth quarter and the Cowboys elected to stick with the hot hand. Jones will get some touches, but it's impossible to predict week-to-week when they might show up.

News: Barber (thumb) carried the ball 12 times for 50 yards Sunday, and caught three passes for 20 yards.
Impact: It's not an impressive stat line but Barber looked like Marion the Barbarian again in the fourth quarter, gashing the Eagles defense for multiple long gains. The Cowboys face another top-10 rush defense on the road next week when they travel to Green Bay, but now that he finally appears fully healthy Barber could be gearing up for a big game.

News: Romo completed 21-of-34 passes Sunday for 307 yards, with one TD and one interception.
Impact: The Cowboys' offense seems to have found its rhythm, and Romo now has a 9:1 TD:INT ratio and is averaging 306.3 yards passing over his last four games.

News: Ratliff (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Impact: Ratliff can help out with the occasional sack (he has two QB take-downs thus far), but he has just 18 tackles in seven games to date.

News: Barber (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
Impact: Barber, who has four TDs in six games, hasn't topped 53 rushing yards since Week 2, but his thumb injury no longer seems to be a major concern.

News: Ratliff (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: He's not a very high-percentage fantasy play, but the potential for a sack or two makes him a deep sleeper option.

News: Barber (thumb) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Barber has been hovering around 15 carries per game and hasn't topped 53 rushing yards since Week 2, but the thumb injury no longer seems to be a concern.

News: Ware (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: After a slow start, Ware rediscovered his pass-rushing prowess in mid-October and rattled off five sacks in three games. He is safe to deploy on Sunday.

News: Williams skipped to a slightly different tune this week by saying he still considers himself the No. 1 receiver despite mounting evidence to the contrary. He said "things are just going No. 2's way," referring to Miles Austin.
Impact: The less-celebrated Austin has more yards and touchdowns in the past three games than Williams has in his first 16 with the Cowboys. Austin set an NFL record with 482 yards in his first three starts, while Williams has 447 yards for the equivalent of a full season in Dallas. He backtracked on comments that suggested quarterback Tony Romo's throws are accurate to Austin and all over the place to him.

News: Ratliff (knee) participated fully in practice Wednesday.
Impact: Ratliff should be out there on Sunday night considering that he played through the injury last week. His sack potential makes him a possible fantasy option, but he's more of a last resort than someone you would rely upon regularly.

News: Barber (thumb) participated fully in practice Wednesday.
Impact: Felix Jones is snapping up about a third of the carries for Dallas, but Barber still gets enough work to be a viable RB2 in most formats. The thumb injury is not a concern at this point.

News: Ware foot is listed on Wednesday's injury report, but participated fully in practice.
Impact: The stress fracture in Ware's foot clearly isn't harming his production, as he has five sacks in his last three games. He'll be fine for Sunday night's tilt with Philadelphia.

News: Ogletree caught his first NFL pass Sunday, a 19-yard reception in the fourth quarter of a 38-17 win over the Seahawks.
Impact: It was a garbage time target, but Ogletree will take it nonetheless. He's got a lot of work to do just to stick as a regular part of the 53-man roster, much less win a steady role on offense, but with Miles Austin blowing up expect the Cowboys to be patient with their latest undrafted free agent WR.

News: Ware (foot) picked up his fifth sack of the season Sunday, all of them coming in his last three games.
Impact: Stress fracture? What stress fracture? Ware remains a beast despite his foot injury, and it's probably not a coincidence that the Cowboys' defense, and team as a whole, have come alive over the last three games just as Ware has woken up.

News: Brooking recorded 11 tackles and a sack in Sunday's win over the Seahawks.
Impact: His career high in sacks was 3.5 coming into this season, but with two through seven games Brooking looks to have a shot at setting a new personal best in that category. His 50 tackles so far aren't too shabby either.

News: Jones carried the ball eight times Sunday for 39 yards, and also had one reception for 30 yards.
Impact: When he's healthy his per-touch yardage is as good as anyone in the NFL's, but he's still not seeing enough touches to be a reliable fantasy player.

News: Williams (ribs) caught just two passes Sunday for 19 yards, but did score a touchdown.
Impact: On the bright side, at least he was targeted in the red zone. Despite what it cost the team to get him from Detroit last season, Williams remains an afterthought in the Cowboys' offense.

News: Austin fell back to earth Sunday against the Seahawks but still stayed productive, leading the Cowboys with five catches for 61 yards and a TD.
Impact: He's Tony Romo's favorite target at the moment, so treat Austin as an every-week starter and not just a fill-in when your bigger names are hurt or on a bye.

News: Barber (thumb) ran the ball 14 times for 53 yards Sunday with a touchdown.
Impact: The Cowboys spread the ball around this week as five different players ran the ball (not counting a 10 yard Tony Romo scramble) and 10 different players caught passes, but Barber was still able to be productive with the touches he got. Dallas may lean more heavily on their running game next week against the blitz-happy Eagles, so Barber could be in line for a bigger day.

News: Romo was sharp once again Sunday, completing 21-of-36 passes for 256 yards and three touchdowns, with no interceptions, in Sunday's win over Seattle.
Impact: The hot-and-cold Romo is running very hot right now, posting an 8:0 TD:INT ratio over the Cowboys' last three games. He'll get a tougher test next week against the Eagles, however.

News: For the second time in as many weeks Crayton returned a punt for a touchdown, helping to cap the Cowboys' 38-17 win over the Seahawks Sunday.
Impact: He also caught three passes for 39 yards. His role in the offense remains small, but Crayton's proving he can make things happen when he gets the ball in his hands, which could give Tony Romo some more confidence in him.

News: Austin scored for a third straight game, helping Dallas beat Seattle 38-17 on Sunday.
Impact: Austin has become Tony Romo's new favorite target, catching 21 passes for 482 yards and five TDs in his last three games.

News: Romo threw touchdown passes to three receivers in Dallas' 38-17 win over Seattle on Sunday.
Impact: Romo didn't throw an interception for a career-best third consecutive game. He has eight TD passes in that span.

News: Ware (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact: Ware has been practicing fully this week, so the injury should not slow him down at all. He is always a threat to pick up a sack or two, so feel free to use him as you see fit.

News: Barber (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact: The thumb has not really been a problem for Barber, and he remains the lead back in Dallas.

News: Ratliff is expected to play on Sunday despite being listed as questionable, according to ESPN's Matt Mosley.
Impact: A team source claimed he'd be "shocked" if Ratliff didn't play this week. Coach Wade Phillips wasn't as liberal, saying "We think it's something that will get better. How quickly is the question."

News: Jones is expected to be the Cowboys' primary kickoff returner Sunday against the Seahawks, the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram reports.
Impact: Jones isn't listed on the injury report this week, but this still seems like an unnecessary risk for the Cowboys to be taking, especially if rookie WR Kevin Ogletree (23.5 yard average on four kickoff returns in Week 5) is active.

News: Barber (thumb) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Seattle, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Barber's thumb doesn't seem to be a worry, but he still doesn't seem to have quite the burst he did before his quad injury. His numbers should improve as he gradually gets healthier, and he can safely be deployed on Sunday.

News: Ware (foot) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against Seattle, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Ware didn't seem bothered by the injury last week and we can assume he'll be uninhibited again on Sunday.

News: Ratliff suffered a knee injury in Thursday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Junior Siavii would start at nose tackle if Ratliff can't play.

News: Rossum is inactive Sunday at Green Bay for the Dallas Cowboys.
Impact: Rossum was supposed to handle kickoffs and punts and Patrick Crayton will handle punts again for Dallas in his place.

News: Williams (ribs) does not appear on Dallas' Wednesday injury report.
Impact: The rapid rise of Miles Austin is making people forget about Williams in Dallas, including Tony Romo, who connected with Williams just once in last week's win over Atlanta. Even with the rib injury no longer a worry, Williams is low-end WR3 or flex option in most leagues this week.

News: Ware (foot) participated fully in practice Wednesday, the Cowboys' official site reports.
Impact: Ware picked up two sacks despite the injury last week, so we aren't worried about his Week 8 status. Feel free to start him on Sunday.

News: Barber (thumb) participated fully in practice Wednesday, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Barber's thumb wasn't an issue last week and he should be fine going forward. Another positive sign is that his quad injury is not mentioned on the injury report.

News: Rossum will miss two to four weeks with a hamstring injury, the Associated Press reports.
Impact: Rossum injured his hamstring on his first kick return as a Cowboy, immediately derailing his Dallas career. With Rossum out, Felix Jones will handle kickoff returns and Patrick Crayton will field punts.

News: With Allen Rossum ruled out for Sunday's game against Seattle, Crayton will remain the Cowboys' primary punt returner, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: His 73-yard TD return versus the Falcons last Sunday helped net him NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. "There you go," Crayton said of winning the punt return job back by default last week. "I've been dealing with that my whole career. He can't get it done. He's too slow. He can't run. He ain't fast. He ain't a deep threat. We've got him back there to catch punt returns because he can catch them. Not really to score, just to catch them. Good. I appreciate that." Crayton seems to stay more focused when he has a chip on his shoulder, so he could carry the momentum he built up in Week 7 forward.

News: Dallas signed Ware (foot) to a six-year contract extension worth around $13 million per year with around $40 million in guarantees, FOXSports.com reports.
Impact: Despite playing with a stress fracture in his foot, Ware has quickly regained his 2008 form after failing to make a sack in the first four weeks. He has four sacks in Dallas' last two games, including two sacks and a forced fumble Sunday against the Falcons. Ware is one of the absolute top players in the league at any position, and this extension is good news for the Cowboys' franchise. With this deal, Ware is signed through 2015.

News: Romo recorded his second straight 300-yard performance and connected on three touchdowns in the Cowboys' 37-21 win over visiting Atlanta on Sunday. He finished 21 of 29 for 311 yards.
Impact: The emergence of wide receiver Miles Austin has benefited Romo the most. Completions to Austin have accounted for 421 of his 662 yards in the past two games. Austin has also caught four of Romo's five TDs, including three of 59 yards or more.

News: Austin had another spectacular performance in the Cowboys' 37-21 win over visiting Atlanta on Sunday, finishing with eight catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns.
Impact: Since moving into the starting lineup two weeks ago, Austin has 421 yards and four TDs on 16 receptions. Three of those scores have been of 59 yards or more. It's say to safe Austin is turning into the Cowboys' top threat.

News: Ware and the Dallas Cowboys have reportedly agreed on a contract extension. FOXSports.com reported the extension was a six-year deal worth nearly $13 million per season and approaching $40 million in guaranteed money.
Impact: Ware was the NFL's sacks leader last season with 20. He has four in the last two games after being shut out the first four this season.

News: James led the Cowboys with seven tackles on Sunday.
Impact: He's on pace for his fourth straight 100+ tackle season (40 through six games) but with only one sack so far, he's back to being a bye-week replacement in IDP leagues rather than the every-week starter he was last season.

News: Folk was perfect on Sunday, connecting on all three of his field goal attempts (from 34, 38 and 46 yards) and four PATs.
Impact: The Cowboys' offense is healthy again and firing on all cylinders with Miles Austin's emergence as a deep threat at wide receiver for Tony Romo. Folk has done well so far with 49 points through six games (11-of-13 on FGs including a long of 51 yards, and 16-of-16 on PATs) but he could easily pick up that pace if the offense stays hot.

News: Jenkins recorded six tackles and an interception in Sunday's win over the Falcons, and also laid out Marty Booker with a thunderous hit.
Impact: Although no penalty was called on the play expect Jenkins to hear from the league office about a fine. The second-year corner has stepped up his level of play this season, although he's not yet an IDP asset (21 tackles and two picks through six games).

News: Ware (foot) picked up two more sacks Sunday, giving him four in his last two games.
Impact: 2008's NFL sack leader has rebounded with a vengeance after a slow start to the season, and the stress fracture in his foot didn't seem to be hampering him at all. Use him with confidence.

News: Bennett caught three passes for 32 yards Sunday.
Impact: It's his best game of the season so far, but it's clear that he's an afterthought in the offense right now. Keep him in mind only if Jason Witten gets hurt.

News: Rossum injured his hamstring on the first kick he caught as a Cowboy on Sunday and did not return.
Impact: Patrick Crayton made the most of his second chance as Dallas' main punt returner, taking a fourth quarter punt 73 yards for a touchdown, so don't be too surprised if Rossum's tenure as a Cowboy lasts all of one play.

News: Crayton found the end zone twice on Sunday, catching a five-yard TD pass from a scrambling Tony Romo and returning a punt 73 yards for a score.
Impact: Crayton only caught two passes for nine yards total on the day though, so despite his big game he's still a very risky fantasy play. At least he's probably regained his role as the regular punt returner, given that Allen Rossum got hurt the first time he touched the ball as a Cowboy.

News: Romo had an outstanding game Sunday, completing 21-of-29 passes for 311 yards and three TDs, with no INTs.
Impact: He even picked up 31 yards rushing. With the running backs all healthy and Miles Austin emerging as not just a starter but a possible bona fide No. 1 WR, Romo has a full arsenal of weapons at his disposal and going forward he might be able to duplicate the kind of numbers he put up in 2007.

News: Sensabaugh (thumb) is active for Dallas' game against Atlanta.
Impact: Although he's not a big name, Sensabaugh is a key player in the Dallas defense and it should benefit from his return.

News: Barber (quad/thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: For the first time in more than a month, the Cowboys will have all three running backs - Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice on hand. Barber is expected to be the lead back, but it will be interesting to see if his thumb injury affects his ability to take care of the ball.

News: Ware (foot) is active for Dallas' game against Atlanta.
Impact: He won't be the player he was in 2008 as long as he has this injury, but he's still well above average. Use him as you normally would.

News: Williams (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Falcons, the Dallas Morning News reports.
Impact: Williams is evidently healthy enough to start Sunday, though he will wear some extra protection to help protect his ribs.

News: Austin had six catches for 171 yards with two touchdowns in Sunday's win over the Falcons.
Impact: That's two straight big games for Austin, who has clearly emerged as Tony Romo's top big play option at wideout. Grab Austin now, if somehow he was cast aside in your league due to Dallas' recent bye week.

News: Jones (knee) had eight carries for 37 yards in Sunday's 37-21 win over Atlanta. Jones also caught a pair of passes and lost a fumble.
Impact: Jones got a decent amount of work considering he missed a couple of games with his knee injury. Meanwhile, Marion Barber started (quad/thumb) and received a team-high 14 carries for 47 yards while Tashard Choice didn't record a single carry. As of now it appears as though things will revert back to earlier in the season when Barber was the main ball carrier with Jones getting 5-10 carries.

News: Barber (quad/thumb) had a team-high 14 carries for 47 yards in Sunday's 37-21 win against Atlanta.
Impact: Dallas' owner Jerry Jones said earlier in the week that Tashard Choice would receive more work, but he did not get a single carry on Sunday, which is good news for Barber. Atlanta focused on shutting down the Cowboys' rushing attack, although Tony Romo and Miles Austin had big performances in the passing game. After one week it looks like things will remain status quo with Dallas' backfield - Barber will start and receive most of the work with Felix Jones and Choice occasionally mixed in. Expect Barber to continue to see the majority of goal line work as well, although he didn't get any opportunities from close on Sunday.

News: Williams (ribs) had just one catch for 16 yards in Sunday's 37-21 win over Atlanta.
Impact: Williams started, but wasn't much of a factor as Miles Austin went off for the second straight game (six receptions for 171 yards with two touchdowns). Even recently-demoted Patrick Crayton outproduced Williams, catching a five-yard touchdown and scoring on a long punt return. Whether it's the rib injury or something else, Williams surely doesn't look like the wide receiver that scored 28 touchdowns over the first four seasons of his career and posted 1,310 receiving yards with Detroit in 2006.