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Posted: 11/14/2009 11:56am et

The Dallas Morning News report Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten is averaging just 8.9 yards per reception this season despite leading the team with 44 catches. Witten's longest reception is 22 yards. Witten also has been targeted 13 times on third down and has converted 13 first downs. 'I feel like we're not getting those plays down the field as much for whatever reason,' Witten said. 'I don't think there's one thing that you can look at and say that's what's triggering it, but a lot of it is underneath (passes).'

The Huddle Take: Not only is the lack of down field production cutting into Witten's fantasy value, he's not finding the end zone either in 2009. Of the top 10 fantasy tight ends he's the only one with just a single touchdown.

Posted: 9/29/2009 8:47am et

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten caught nine passes for 77 yards Week 3.

The Huddle Take: Witten once again served as Tony Romo's main security blanket. When Romo feel he needs to keep it close to the vest, Witten owners benefit greatly.

Posted: 9/10/2009 11:23am et

Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports the Dallas Cowboys are planning to use the two-tight end set as their base offense because they can throw or run with TE Jason Witten and TE Martellus Bennett on the field. However, that could cause a decline in Witten's numbers in 2009 while Bennett's numbers would likely double.

The Huddle Take: Clearly this is good news for the talented Bennett. But with no Terrell Owens in the mix, there's a big enough void in the passing game that Witten's numbers shouldn't take too great a hit.

Posted: 12/28/2008 12:09am et

The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said he believes TE Jason Witten (knee, ankle) will play in Week 17 despite being limited in practice Friday, Dec. 26. 'I think he'll play, but to what extent we'll have to see,' Phillips said.

The Huddle Take: Expect Witten to play since the playoffs for Dallas starts in Week 17 against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys tight end has been battling injuries all season but is always a factor when he is on the field. With Dallas needing big numbers out of their playmakers, expect Witten to not only play but have a nice game in the process.

Posted: 12/22/2008 4:48pm et

Dallas Cowboys head coach Wade Phillips said he believes TE Jason Witten (ankle) will be able to play in the team's Week 17 game but does know how effective Witten will be in the game.

The Huddle Take: The Cowboys will need all hands on deck in an absolute must-win game. Witten's shown time and again how tough he is; we'll see another example this week.

Posted: 12/21/2008 9:32am et

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten (knee) came down hard on his right knee during a touchdown catch in Week 16. He was looked at by trainers on the sidelines after limping off of the field.

The Huddle Take: With the Cowboys playoff hopes diminishing due to the 33-24 loss to Baltimore, look for Dallas to avoid rushing Witten back out on the field in Week 17 if they have been eliminated from the playoff chase. Backup TE Martellus Bennett would get the start in his place if he is out of action. Check back leading up to the Cowboys Week 17 game on his status.

Posted: 12/9/2008 12:58pm et

The Dallas Morning News reports Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten (ankle, chest) suffered injuries to his right ankle and chest in Week 14 but appears to be OK. Witten had an X-ray on his chest, and results were negative.

The Huddle Take: Witten's going to play, and that's the bottom line. You should not hesitate putting him in your lineup this week if that's the way you're leaning.

Posted: 12/1/2008 6:55pm et

Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten (rib) participated in practice Monday, Dec. 1. He is as close to 100 percent as he has been in some time.

The Huddle Take: Witten didn't have to do an interview with Deion Sanders to get more balls thrown his way, as he busted out like he hasn't in weeks against Seattle. However, expect those ribs to take a serious pounding this week against Pittsburgh.

Posted: 11/27/2008 8:57pm et

The Associated Press reports Dallas Cowboys TE Jason Witten had nine receptions for 115 yards with a touchdown during the team's Week 13 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The Huddle Take: With Romo back on the field and in action along with Jason Witten who has been battling broken ribs for the last few weeks, the Cowboys have managed to right the ship and look like the team projected to win the NFC this season. Witten is without question one of the top tight ends in the league when healthy which could make him a tremendous asset to fantasy teams striving for a championship as the season winds down.