2009 Fantasy Football Player Profile-Jason Witten

TE Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys

2008 Stats: 952 receiving yards, 4 TDs
Projected 2009 Stats:  1277 receiving yards, 6 TDs
Projected Fantasy Round: 6th Round
Tight Ends to be picked ahead of Jason Witten: Antonio Gates

Fantasy Outlook:

Why you should draft Jason Witten: Witten has only missed one game in his career and that came in his rookie season in 2003. Since 2004, Witten has averaged over 11 yards per reception each season, and he has eclipsed 80 receptions three times in that span.

Why you may want to stay away from drafting Jason Witten: Last season, Witten was held under 60 receiving yards in eight games, and he was limited to fewer than four receptions in four contests. 

Bottom Line: Witten is clearly in the upper echelon of fantasy tight ends.  He should continue to rack up big fantasy numbers, especially without Terrell Owens stealing his catches.