Dez Bryant Fantasy Football Week 12 Scouting Report

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Age: 36
Weight: 220 lbs
Height: 6' 2"
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by Chris Kucharski

· Oct 06, 2017 · 11:23 AM EDT

DAL WR Dez Bryant - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Green Bay Packers

Dez Bryant had double-digit targets for the second time this season and it paid off for his owners with 98 receiving yards. He did not find the end zone, but you have to be encouraged by the targets. Eventually, the touchdowns will come. More importantly is the consistent play of his QB Dak Prescott. It bodes well for Bryant owners that Prescott is not having a sophomore slump.

The Packers are only ranked 21st in aFPA to wide receivers, so its a good matchup for Bryant at home. Start him in all leagues and formats as a solid WR1 for Week 5.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 29, 2017 · 11:35 AM EDT

DAL WR Dez Bryant - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Los Angeles Rams

It was a very strange game for Dez Bryant last week. He did score a touchdown, but was only targeted twice during the game, which produced two catches. The Cowboys went back to the running game on the road and Bryant wasn't a factor, which we will call an anomaly.

He will face the Rams in Week 4, who are ranked 24th in aFPA to wide receivers. With a favorable matchup and a game back in Dallas, Bryant should be more involved in the offense. Start him as a low-end WR1 on Sunday against L.A.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 22, 2017 · 9:56 AM EDT

DAL WR Dez Bryant - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 at Arizona Cardinals

Dez Bryant was targeted 16 times last week which usually is a reason to celebrate if you are his fantasy owner. But those targets were more of result of the fact Dallas was throwing the ball all over the field trying to erase a a big deficit. His numbers have been average through two games with only 9 catches for 102 yards.

Bryant won't see as many targets this week, but he could have some better numbers against an Arizona defense ranked 30th in aFPA to wide receivers. He still remains the Cowboys' No. 1 wide receiver in the offense, but not the No. 1 pass-catcher, as Jason Witten has had better results. Bryant is definitely a starter for Week 3 but he only rates a high-end WR2.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 15, 2017 · 10:48 AM EDT

DAL WR Dez Bryant - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Denver Broncos

Dez Bryant and QB Dak Prescott were not on the same page last Sunday night. Although Bryant was targeted a team-high nine times but it only produced two catches for 43 yards and zero touchdowns. As projected, Bryant struggled against the Giants defense again so this didn't come as a surprise.

It won't get any easier this week as the Broncos have one of the best pass defenses in the NFL. The targets give you optimism, but the matchup does not. Denver will key on Bryant which should limit his production.

Bryant will be a WR1 most weeks and occasionally a WR2. However, this week he falls all the way to a high-end WR3 or flex. The first two weeks on paper are challenging to the Cowboys passing game and that was evident in Week 1.

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 08, 2017 · 10:44 AM EDT

DAL WR Dez Bryant - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. New York Giants

There is little doubt Dez Bryant is Dak Prescott's favorite target. With Ezekiel Elliott playing Week 1, it gives the Giants something else to worry about besides Bryant. So, that's a positive.

However, Prescott targeted Bryant 14 times in their two meetings last season and ended up with only 2 catches for 18 yards. The Giants defense smothered Bryant and were ranked fifth in aFPA to wide receivers in 2016, meaning the pass defense was good every week. They could be even better this season.

This doesn't mean Bryant doesn't have value. He is still a WR1, although not in the top tier for Week 1. He is a solid play against New York in prime time on Sunday night.

by Chris Kucharski

· Aug 15, 2017 · 5:26 PM EDT

DAL WR Dez Bryant - 2017 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside

Dez Bryant has been a consistent WR1 for the past several seasons. He plays in a great offense with a solid quarterback and very good offensive line. Bryant averaged 4.2 catches for 66 yards and 0.71 TD last season with a rookie quarterback behind center. Bryant also had a career-high 15.9 yards per catch in 2016. When he has been healthy, he has put up monster numbers, eclipsing the 1,200 yard receiving mark plus a minimum of 88 receptions from 2012-14. He also had double-digit touchdown receptions during that stretch.

Fantasy Downside

Bryant has missed 10 games over the past two seasons so there might be some durability questions. He also plays in a run-oriented offense although with Ezekiel Elliot out for six games, that could actually help Bryant's numbers this year. There could also be some drop off in the passing game if QB Dak Prescott regresses his second season.

2017 Bottom Line

Bryant is a solid Tier 2 fantasy wide receiver. He is a major offensive weapon for the Cowboys and their No. 1 big-play player. His ADP is 19 and ranks No. 7 in standard leagues and a little lower in PPR leagues. Bryant is a late 2nd round pick, but a safe one. You should get value from him in the second round, especially if he is your top receiver.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jan 13, 2017 · 11:57 AM EST

DAL WR Dez Bryant - Week 19, 2016 Fantasy Football Outlook

Divisional Round vs. Green Bay
Dez Bryant had mixed results this season, as he struggled through some injuries and some inconsistencies. However, he is still a big-play receiver, and the Cowboys use him that way. In the first meeting against the Packers, he did not play. But he is healthy now.

This is a great matchup, as Green Bay is ranked 31st in aFPA to wide receivers. Expect big numbers from Bryant, as the Packers worry about Ezekiel Elliot. Bryant is one of the top-tier wide receivers this weekend.