Week 15: Romo vs Eagles
Tony Romo was solid last week completing 80% of his passes and throwing three touchdowns. As long as he is healthy, he has put up good numbers and helped his fantasy owners. One thing to note is his pass attempts have been very consistent over the past five weeks ranging from 26 to 29. Basically, that means you know what you are getting week-to-week with the Cowboys offense.
Romo will face Philadelphia for the second time in three weeks. He struggled on Thanksgiving against the Eagles which didn't make sense consider the Birds are 24th in aFPA to quarterbacks. It was the only game this season where he didn't throw a TD and now he has to try to beat the Eagles on the road. Expect a better performance from Romo with a full week to prepare, but he's a back-end QB1 start.
Week 14: Romo vs Bears
Many owners were expecting a big week from Tony Romo, but he and most of the Cowboys players put up a clunker on Thanksgiving. Romo threw for 199 yards, zero touchdowns and two INTs. The bad performance was one thing, but the fact we were expecting so much more against the Eagles really hurts. Maybe the short week was a factor but the Eagles had one too and look very good.
Romo has another great matchup this week in another nationally televised game against Chicago. The Bears are 31st in aFPA to quarterbacks. They do not produce the same type of pressure Philly has with their pass rushers so Romo should have more time in the pocket. Start him as a solid QB1 in all leagues for Week 14.
Week 13: Romo vs Eagles
Tony Romo was outstanding Sunday night against the Giants throwing for 275 yards and four touchdowns. He has looked healthy since the bad back forced him out, and the Cowboys' offense seems to be clicking again on all cylinders.
Romo will sneak in one more game in November, where he has been outstanding throughout his career. He is 28-6 as a starter and has thrown 71 touchdowns and only 18 interceptions. Against the Eagles in his career, he has been up and down. He averages only 188 yards per game and has thrown 17 touchdowns and 13 INTS.
However, this week could be different as the Eagles are 31st in aFPA to quarterbacks, and with the way Romo has been playing, especially at home, it could be a big day. Start him in all leagues for Week 13. We see him as a top 5 play.
Week 12: Romo vs Giants
The Cowboys are coming off their London victory and a bye week so Tony Romo should be fresh going into Week 12. Romo was very good in London completing 74% of his passes for 246 yards and three touchdowns and zero interceptions. Dallas is hoping the bad back is healing because this is the kind of result you will get with a healthy Tony Romo.
The Giants are the Cowboys opponent and they are 10th in aFPA to quarterbacks so the advantage slightly leans towards New York. Still, Romo seems to be heating up and the Monday night spotlight should shine. Start him as a low-end QB1 for Week 12.
Week 10: Romo vs Jaguars
Obviously some good news for Cowboys' fans and Tony Romo owners. He is practicing in London which means he should play. The injured back is something he has been dealing with all season and the recent setback wasn't serious enough to keep him out long term. Still, keep an eye on the injury list Sunday morning since something could happen before kickoff.
The big question now is how effective will Romo be? Even if he plays, the back is still an issue and how much will it hamper him during the game?
The Cowboys face a Jaguars defense that is 12th in aFPA to quarterbacks. The injury, the long plane ride to London and the fact he was off a week play into his ranking this week. He is a solid QB2 for Week 10, which means there are better options to start. If you have one, keep Romo on the bench.
Week 9: Romo vs Cardinals
The Cowboys left people scratching their heads as the offense struggled at home against the Redskins on Monday night. It was the first time since Week 2 Tony Romo did not have a multi-touchdown game and the health concerns are very prominent going into this week's game. He did not practice on Thursday so it could be a game-time call.
The Cardinals are ranked 15th in aFPA to quarterbacks this season. Overall, they have played very good defense so even if Romo plays, it's a neutral matchup for him. It probably would be best to play someone else if you have a better option for Week 9. Romo only rates a QB2 against Arizona.
Week 8: Romo vs Redskins
Dallas continues to roll and Tony Romo continues to share in the team's success. He threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns last week and has looked good doing it despite the bad back.
You can't ask for a better matchup on Monday although Romo has been very average in his career against the Redskins (10-8 record; 24 TDs, 15 INTs). Washington is dead last in aFPA to quarterbacks in the NFL. Start Romo in all formats as a solid QB1 for Week 8.
Week 7: Romo vs Giants
Tony Romo was very good last week in Seattle throwing two touchdowns without an interception, something that doesn't happen to many offenses in the great northwest. He has thrown multiple touchdowns for four straight games and is playing very well despite the lingering back issues.
Romo will face division rival New York who is 10th in aFPA to quarterbacks. It won't be easy for him since Romo has been very average against the Giants for his career (31 TDs; 18 INTs).
For Week 7, Romo rates a high-end QB2. There are better options, but it wouldn't be a terrible play if he is your best option.
Week 6: Romo vs. Seahawks
Tony Romo had one of his best games statistically last week against Houston, with season highs in completions, attempts and yardage plus two touchdowns. We know Romo is capable of those type of games, but the success of the running game has made the Cowboys more run-oriented.
We might not see a repeat performance this week against the Seahawks defense. A tough matchup on the road in Seattle makes Romo only a low-end QB2 play this week.
Week 5: Romo vs. Texans
Tony Romo finally broke through last week with a three touchdown performance against the Saints. He threw for 262 yards with zero picks. Should we expect this every week? Probably not. The running game for the Cowboys looks good, and even though that will help the passing game, it might limit the production of Romo.
It's a decent matchup for Dallas against the Texans. But it is probably better to look for other QB options because the Cowboys will have success running the football. Romo rates a QB2 for Week 5.
