The start of the 2015 NFL regular season is right around the corner and while millions of fans will be watching the action on the field, they will also be paying close attention to their fantasy football teams.
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Fantasy football has become a staple of the NFL game. Here's a quick look at the top Cowboys fantasy football options this year, according to ESPN's Matthew Berry's Top 200 for 2015 list.
1. Dez Bryant (15 overall) -- No major surprise Dez gets the top spot with DeMarco Murray gone to Philadelphia. Bryant had a another big year in 2014 with 88 receptions for 1,320 yards and 16 touchdowns. Bryant is ranked as the 4th best receiver overall.
2. Joseph Randle (36 overall) -- A bit of a shocker considering Randle is ranked higher than Peyton Manning (39). My guess is Randle was slotted here because of the overall depth at the position for fantasy football. Randle did well last year spelling Murray, but only carried the football 51 times for 343 yards and 3 touchdowns. He is also expected to split time with Lance Dunbar and Darren McFadden so he is a bit of a risk.
3. Jason Witten (78 overall) -- The reliable veteran checks in as the sixth ranked tight end on the list. Witten's numbers will not blow anyone away or win fantasy games individually, but he is a consistent performer who can be selected in the mid to later rounds. Witten had a solid season last year with 64 receptions for 703 yards and 5 touchdowns, but a word of caution, it was his lowest output since his rookie season.
4. Tony Romo (89 overall) -- Big surprise Romo is ranked this low coming off a very good season. Romo threw for 3,705 yards and 34 touchdowns and is the 11th ranked QB overall on the list. I personally feel the Cowboys will have to throw the ball more this season with Murray gone and selecting Romo late would be a steal.
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5. Darren McFadden (91 overall) -- The wild card of the group. McFadden's potential has never matched his production on the field. He's been injury prone his entire career, but has never played behind an offensive line like the one Dallas has assembled. McFadden gained 534 yards last season and scored only 2 touchdowns for Oakland. McFadden is a late, late round gamble that could pay off.
OTHER COWBOYS FANTASY FOOTBALL OPTIONS IN TOP 200 LIST:
WR Terrence Williams (119 overall), RB Lance Dunbar (171 overall), K Dan Bailey (197 overall).