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Few quarterbacks have generated as much press, both in the real and fantasy game, the past half-decade as Tony Romo.His supporters have annually hailed him as a potential top-five fantasy quarterback, his critics suggesting hes not worth the headache. The latter group received evidence to support their cause on Saturday, when it was discovered that Romo has a compression fracture of his L1 vertebrae, per ESPN Nation Dallas Cowboys reporter Todd Archer -- an injury that might cost Romo 6-10 weeks.Romos backers do have a point about his productivity: Since the start of the 2011 season, he has averaged 16.4 fantasy points per game, 11th best at his position. Romo also scored at least 250 fantasy points in each season from 2011 to 2014, joining Drew Brees as the only quarterbacks who can claim that. In fact, Romo is one of only seven quarterbacks with four 250-plus-point fantasy seasons in the past five years.Unfortunately, during that same time span, Romo has missed 14 games, more than all of the other players who averaged better than him except Peyton Manning (19.0 average, 22 games missed). Romo stayed relatively healthy from 2011 to 2014, but last season a fractured left collarbone, his third such instance in the past six years, limited him to just four games.At 36 years old this season, coming off an offseasons worth of rehabilitation from that injury, he was hurt on only his 16th preseason snap. Romo is now a highly risky fantasy pick, off the radar in standard ESPN leagues and more of a speculative pick for a possible half-seasons worth of production. Romo is now my No. 25 quarterback until we get a firmer read on whether he could return on the earlier end of his projected timetable. Ive also considered dropping him to 28th -- making him more of a bench/No. 3 option in two-quarterback leagues, or a bench pick in leagues with the flexibility of IR/injury spots.In Romos absence, Dez Bryants fantasy value becomes a great concern as well. From 2012 to 2015 -- the four-year span during which Bryant has been regarded a clear WR1, a 200-plus-point fantasy potential player -- he averaged .239 fantasy points per snap played when Romo was on the field, compared to .144 when Romo was not. Extrapolating that to Bryants typical 50-55 snaps played per contest, that difference would be roughly five fantasy points fewer per game. In 2015, however, the difference was more negligible: .138 with Romo compared to .132 without, which would be roughly one-third of a fantasy point per game.The impact upon Bryant will fall upon rookie Dak Prescotts shoulders. Lets not forget that from 2012 to 2015, Bryants limited production was largely the result of having Matt Cassel, Kellen Moore, Kyle Orton and Brandon Weeden throwing him the ball. Prescott has been a sensation this preseason, and he represents a potential upgrade from those four, making it much more likely the per-game impact on Bryant might be closer to 2-3 fantasy points than five. But if youd argue the difference will be more negligible, remember the learning curve rookie quarterbacks face in the NFL, and remember never to overrate preseason statistics.With Bryant working roughly six games (or more) with Prescott, his fantasy value takes a slight hit, making him a more questionable than certain WR1. Hes now my No. 10 wide receiver and No. 20 player overall; thats an end-of-second-round player in standard 10-team leagues, which is a drop-off from his previous near-first-round value.Prescott, meanwhile, moves up to No. 32 among quarterbacks, thanks to the likelihood that hell be an NFL starter through at least October. Although hell be a risky fantasy play almost every week, his encouraging preseason coupled with his starting status thrusts him into the rankings tier with other quarterbacks in similar circumstances like Blaine Gabbert (30th), Jimmy Garoppolo (33rd) and Trevor Siemian (34th). In fact, the case can be made that Prescott is a more attractive pick than checkdown specialist Gabbert, particularly in two-quarterback leagues where weekly upside is most important.As for the remainder of the Cowboys offense, Ezekiel Elliott might gain a tad more risk in September games, as his preseason injuries could cause the team to be slightly more conservative with his workload. The team was already likely to be run-heavy, so Elliott might absorb closer to 15-18 carries initially with backup Alfred Morris taking 5-10, but the impact of Romos absence wont affect the rankings. I caution: Those who select Elliott need to be patient; his best games might come from Oct. 1 forward, and that would have been true even if Romo was the Week 1 starter.Terrance Williams and Cole Beasley are slightly less appealing options in larger leagues -- think 16-plus teams -- but tight end Jason Witten could benefit somewhat as a potential safety valve for Prescott. Since data hasnt supported this being a statistically significant thing, however, Witten remains ranked my No. 15 tight end. Wholesale Oilers Jerseys . John Tavares, Thomas Vanek and Kyle Okposo were also being counted on to slow down sizzling Rangers forward Rick Nash. That plan didnt go so well early. Oilers Jerseys China . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. 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ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed estimated he has only 30 percent range of motion in his sprained left shoulder but hasnt ruled out playing Sunday at the Arizona Cardinals.Reed didnt practice Monday with what he said was a Grade 3 sprain of the AC joint in his left shoulder. That means he tore two ligaments in that shoulder during a 31-26 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, though he returned and played through pain.After struggling to put a basketball jersey on over his head, the Redskins top offensive target said he was having discomfort that was making daily tasks and sleeping difficult. The 26-year-old decided against putting his shoulder in a sling because hes trying to keep it strong and moving in the hopes of getting back on the field when the Redskins (6-4-1) visit Arizona.If I go out there Ive just got to make sure its ready to go, Reed said. Theyre not going to try to put me out there unless Ive got strength in my arm and I can move it and things like that. If Im able to do that Im going to play, if not then I cant play.Reed leads Washington with 59 catches and has 630 receiving yards and five touchdowns this season despite missing two games with a concussion. Even with the injury he had 10 catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns against Dallas.In that game, Reed was reduced to being only a receiver because his shoulder wasnt strong enough to block. That could be the case against the Cardinals (6-4-1), too, even if Reed can withstand the pain of lifting his arm to make catchess.ddddddddddddReed said rest, not surgery, was the only option and doesnt think playing through the injury will make it worse.I dont think it could be hurt any more worse than it is right now, Reed said. Its just one of those things where I might have to go through the pain for a little bit.Receiver DeSean Jackson understands. Having previously dealt with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, Jackson called it a pain in the butt and a tough injury that can have significant effects.Its just different movements, raising or reaching for the ball or trying to block, Jackson said. Its just all types of different areas or angles that you move your shoulder that is going to affect you with that type of injury.Jackson is dealing with a rotator cuff injury in his left shoulder, which he tweaked while running a route at practice Monday. He missed the Redskins Nov. 13 game versus Minnesota with the injury but has resigned himself to gutting it out until the season is over.Hell continue to rest it and get treatment as needed.Its something that Ive got to deal with throughout the rest of the season, Jackson said. Its an injury thats really not going to get better while Im playing. Itll be all right.NOTE: RG Brandon Scherff (ankle) did not take part in individual drills at practice Monday, the Redskins first workout since the Dallas game.---For more NFL coverage: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '