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Jason Witten Cleared For Week 2

Found September 05, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jason Witten
TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys,  New York Giants
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Cowboys tight end Jason Witten has reportedly been cleared for Week 2, but will miss Wednesday night's opener against the Super Bowl champion New York Giants.Fantasy Spin:Witten saw the doctor on Tuesday morning, though we haven't heard of the results. You should be making an alternate plan as Witten will be inactive the game.
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