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Wide Receiver Rank: #17 Overall: #51
Austin didn't quite match his breakout season from 2009, but he still finished with solid numbers as the top option in the Cowboys' passing game. He hit the 1,000-yard mark for the second straight season. Austin had 100-yard games three of the first four to start the season, but hit that mark just two more times the rest of the way. Austin faded some, especially after Tony Romo got hurt. A healthy Romo should produce more consistent numbers for Austin. Over the last two seasons, Austin averages 75 receptions for 1,181 yards and nine touchdowns. He has Dez Bryant to compete with for targets at receiver, but should continue to get plenty of work in a pass-friendly offense. Austin is a big-play threat with the ball in his hands. He is a tall, lean receiver with plus speed. Austin still isn't quite as polished as a route runner as some of the elite receivers, but continues to get better in that area. He is young enough (27) to continue to improve his craft.
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Austin was down a little last year, so consider him a good buy-low candidate. He'll go lower than last season but still has the potential to reach his '09 numbers. Austin will lose targets to Dez Bryant and Jason Witten, but he is the top big-play threat in this offense. He is good for another 1,000-yard season and near double-digit scores. Consider him an elite No. 2 receiver for fantasy teams. |
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| Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin managed just two receptions for 20 yards in Week 17 against the New York Giants. Austin was limited to 10 games this season due to a nagging hamstring injury, but he still managed to find the end zone seven times, which matched his total from 2010. He has 25 receiving touchdowns over his past three years. |
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| Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin had four receptions for 40 yards and a touchdown in Week 16 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Austin has scored in three consecutive games since returning from a hamstring ailment in Week 14. |
| Fantasy Impact: Austin is proving to be a must start as long as he is healthy and playing. |
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| The return of Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin has decreased the role of WR Dez Bryant. In the four games Austin missed, QB Tony Romo targeted Bryant 34 times with passes. Over the last two games in which Austin has played, Romo has only attempted six passes to Bryant. Romo has thrown to Austin 15 times over the last two games. |
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| Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin said he still receiving treatment on his legs even though he is healthy because he wants to take every precaution to prevent re-injuring his hamstring. |
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| Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin had four receptions for 63 yards and a touchdown in Week 14 against the New York Giants. The touchdown was Austin's first since Week 2, a span of five games and a pair of lengthy injuries. |
| Fantasy Impact: Austin looked just fine in his first game back. He should be good to go going forward. |
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| Austin is active for the Week 14 game. |
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| Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Dec. 9, and is questionable for Week 14. |
| Fantasy Impact: Austin is expected to make his return this week. |
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| Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 8. |
| Fantasy Impact: Austin still remains on track to play Week 14. |
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| Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 7. |
| Fantasy Impact: Austin is expected to make his return this week. |
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| Dallas Cowboys WR Miles Austin (hamstring) is participating in practice Wednesday, Dec. 7. |
| Fantasy Impact: Austin is on track to return Week 14. |
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