News: BR: DeMarco Murray, Dez Bryant, Tony Romo's Post-Week 16 Fantasy Reaction

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The Dallas Cowboys' offense came roaring out of the gates in Week 16's huge 42-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts, much to the delight of the fantasy owners that depended on their top stars.

Tony Romo was slinging the rock, hitting his favorite receiver in Dez Bryant with his second of three first-half touchdown tosses. While the NFL's leading rusher, DeMarco Murray, struggled to produce yards, he did have a one-yard TD plunge to give fantasy owners some consolation.

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America's Team blitzed the outmatched Colts early, per ESPN Stats & Info:

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A penalty on Indianapolis' best cornerback couldn't even stop Bryant from his 19-yard charge to the end zone in the opening quarter:

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Since Murray is the leader by a long shot in rushing yards and has such a good line blocking for him, he was going to be deployed in fantasy championships around the world no matter what. That was in spite of a broken bone in his hand that slowed him.

Even though Romo's health is a perpetual question mark, he has still managed to put together perhaps his best season ever. Having a strong Murray-led rushing attack helps, as does the Cowboys' defensive improvement, but Romo deserves credit for his exceptional form, particularly in Week 16.

Only Aaron Rodgers entered Sunday's games with a better yards-per-attempt average and passer rating than Romo, and even with Murray's success, Romo is eighth in the NFL in TD passes. That made him a QB1 fantasy play, and that won't change in Week 17's showdown with Washington's 21st-ranked pass defense.

Bryant led the NFL with 13 TD receptions even before he hauled in another score at AT&T Stadium, so he too is an elite fantasy commodity regardless of the matchup.

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