Dez Bryant Injury: Predicting Dez Bryant's Monday Night Fantasy Production

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN Dallas, Dez Bryant is expected to play tonight against the Washington Redskins. 

Bryant was injured in the Week 1 loss vs. the New York Jets, forcing him to miss the Week 2 game.  However, he has been a limited participant in practice and is expected to play.

The Dallas Cowboys desperately need Bryant to suit up, as they are also missing Miles Austin.  Without both Bryant and Austin, the Cowboys would be in serious trouble.  The receiving duties would fall on Kevin Ogletree and Jesse Holley.

In the opening game, Bryant showed flashes of his abilities, making several electrifying plays.  He was able to produce going against the likes of Antonio Cromartie and Darrelle Revis. 

Tonight, he will be facing DeAngelo Hall and Josh Wilson.

DeAngelo Hall receives a lot of media attention but is not the cover corner he claims he is.  Hall is known for his ball skills and risk-taking approach.  His style of play allows him to create turnovers, but also allows for open receivers. 

Wilson is a steady corner but doesn't have the talent to contain Bryant.

If able to play, Bryant should be able to exploit his secondary matchups.  However, Bryant's production also depends on Tony Romo. 

If Romo is forced out of the lineup, Bryant's production will take a major hit.  The Redskins do a good job creating pressure, meaning Romo is sure to take several hits.

Overall, I feel that Bryant is going to make a run at a 100-yard performance.  I expect him to get several red-zone targets.  The absence of Miles Austin means the majority of targets will go to either Jason Witten or Dez Bryant.