Fantasy football owners who need big games from Ezekiel Elliott, Dak Prescott and/or Dez Bryant on Monday night against the Lions can breathe easy thanks to a report that the Cowboys will keep their stars in their lineup despite having clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs.
Dallas coach Jason Garrett will play his starters as normal, according to ESPN.
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#Cowboys Jason Garrett tells us he plans to play Dak, Zeke, starters as normal. "We like the rhythm of our offense and how Dak is playing."
— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) December 26, 2016
Week 16 is the championship round of most fantasy football leagues, and some owners who are trying to win a title have been scrambling this week in case Garrett decided to rest his starters.
Would it make sense to use Darren McFadden in place if Elliott, or Cole Beasley instead of Bryant? These were legitimate questions being asked in fantasy circles before Garrett revealed his strategy.
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Meanwhile, Dallas fans have been wondering if they would finally get to see Tony Romo on the field this season. Garrett's remarks make that scenario seem less likely Monday night.