Found August 29, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jason Witten
TEAMS: Dallas Cowboys
Tight end Jason Witten will be a game-time decision for Week 1 vs. the Giants, according to team beat writer John Ellis. Fantasy Spin: Witten continues to recover from his lacerated spleen, and John Phillips and rookie James Hanna would pick up the workload at tight end if the former All-Pro is not deemed fit for the opener. And it is worth noting that Witten has not missed a game since 2003.
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