Fantasy Football Week 4 Projections: Assessing Dez Bryant's Start or Sit Status

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has been struggling with a quad injury over the past two weeks but he will be active this week against the Detroit Lions.

With fellow receiver Miles Austin out, you should have Bryant in your starting lineup this week. The second-year wideout is sure to be targeted often by quarterback Tony Romo. The Cowboys currently boast the NFL's third-best passing attack, averaging 334.3 yards per game. We know they can throw the ball and Bryant should see a lot of looks on Sunday.

Bryant participated in the team's walk-through on Saturday and was considered a game-time-decision up until being listed as active today. While the quad may not be fully healed, with Austin out, you've got to believe he'll get a chance to shine today.

So far this year Bryant has seven catches for 134 yards and a touchdown. He has only played in two of Dallas' games but we know he can be explosive with the ball in his hands. 

He's not an option as a top receiver yet, but he is a threat to break out in almost every game. 

Though the Lions rank fourth in the NFL in passing yards allowed at just 188 per game, that is almost entirely due to their stout defensive line. The team's secondary has yet to be tested against a solid passing attack as two of their three wins have come against the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings.

If Romo can find him a few times, Bryant should be able to have a nice day today. Start him unless you've got other fantastic options.