Week 13 Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Dez Bryant, 3 Other Dallas Cowboys to Sit

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Tony Romo recovered from two early interceptions to bring the Dallas Cowboys to victory.  Dez Bryant was not often in Romo's sights as Romo carried the Cowboys to a fourth comeback victory.

While some indecisive folks would hesitate to start Romo for their fantasy teams for Week 13, others would put that indecision to rest upon finding out that the Arizona Cardinals have only intercepted nine passes this season.

Meanwhile, Bryant would require more contemplation before meriting starts on fantasy teams.

Following are a few Cowboys players fantasy owners shouldn't start this week.

Dez Bryant

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Bryant might have a 98 percent start rating according to CBSSports.com.  However, fantasy owners should look for someone who would rack up more yards this week.

Thursday wasn't a particularly happy Thanksgiving for Bryant.  He caught only three passes for 35 yards.

Bryant's season statistics don't look encouraging.  He has gained 70 receiving yards and has caught a touchdown pass in only five of 11 games.

Laurent Robinson tied Bryant for second in receptions for the Cowboys with seven catches on Thursday.  That shows how Romo is focusing more on Robinson and Jason Witten than Bryant.

Bryant might be fine as a No. 2 wide receiver on a fantasy team, but another receiver would be a better bet.

DeMarco Murray

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DeMarco Murray had a great run from Week 7 to Week 10.  In those four games, he ran for 601 yards, averaging 8.0 yards per rush.  He ran for more than 130 yards in three of those games.

In the last two games, Murray seemed to have come down to Earth.  He ran for only 73 on 25 carries against the Washington Redskins.  On Thursday, he totaled 87 yards on 22 carries.  In the last two games, he averaged 3.5 yards per rush.

Also, he didn't score a touchdown in either contest.

Granted, the Cardinals are poor stopping the run.  They're No. 21 in run defense and No. 28 in rushing touchdowns allowed. 

However, the Cardinals won't likely do much to help a mediocre Cowboys offensive line.

Felix Jones

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Felix Jones hasn't done much since returning to the field from his ankle injury.  Against the Redskins, Jones ran for 18 yards on five carries.  On Thursday, he didn't have a carry and caught one pass for four yards.

Don't expect him to break out against the Cardinals.  If Jones is going to pick up his production, he'll probably take a few games to kick it in.

Miles Austin

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After missing the last four games with a hamstring injury, Miles Austin is looking to play on Sunday against the Cardinals.  On Thursday, Austin did strides and said that he hoped to be back on Sunday.

"I want to be back as soon as possible," Austin told ESPNDallas/Fort Worth, "and that's as soon as possible."

Even though he might return on Sunday, fantasy owners would want to be careful about starting him.  Austin may not have his full speed back.  He spoke of this on Thursday.

Austin said, "I'm striding right now, but it's different when you're running with someone and you're trying to get off the ball.  It's different now.  I'm feeling better and stronger every day."

While it's reassuring that Austin is rehabbing and feeling better, he'd likely be hampered by injury if he plays on Sunday.  Waiting to start Austin would be a reasonable call.