Tolbert recorded two catches on four targets for 41 yards in Thursday's 27-20 Week 13 win against the Giants.
Though he managed only two receptions, Tolbert finished second on the Cowboys in receiving yards thanks mostly to a 36-yard catch in the third quarter. He also logged the most offensive snaps (55, for a 72 percent snap share) among the team's wideouts. That was largely a result of CeeDee Lamb sitting out much of the third quarter and all of the fourth due to a shoulder injury. For the time being, there is optimism that Lamb won't have to miss any games due to the issue, but if the star wideout does end of being sidelined, Tolbert would likely ascend to the role of the Cowboys' No. 1 receiver.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Finds end zone Sunday
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Tolbert caught two of four targets for 22 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Commanders.
The third-year wideout gave the Cowboys a 10-9 lead late in the third quarter with his six-yard TD grab, setting the stage for a wild fourth quarter in an eventual 34-26 victory. Tolbert has caught two of his four touchdowns on the season since Cooper Rush replaced Dak Prescott (hamstring) under center but has otherwise struggled to make much of an impact, posting a 10-76-2 line on 20 targets over the last four games. With Brandin Cooks (knee) closing in on a return from IR, Tolbert could lose some volume as soon as a Week 13 clash with the Giants.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Two catches in loss
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Tolbert caught two of his five targets for 21 yards in Monday's 34-10 loss to the Texans.
Tolbert continued his streak of underwhelming performances Monday, as the third-year wideout's two catches accounted for his lowest reception total since Week 1. Operating as the Cowboys' No. 2 wide receiver, Tolbert has seen a decline in his production much like the entire Dallas offense throughout the season. With Cooper Rush starting at quarterback, the 25-year-old receiver will likely continue to struggle to make much of a fantasy impact moving forward. Tolbert may also see his playing time take a hit if Brandin Cooks (knee) is able to return from injured reserve in the coming weeks.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Just two catches in blowout loss
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Tolbert finished with two receptions (on five targets) for 21 yards in Monday's 34-10 loss to the Texans.
Tolbert's recent struggles with backup quarterback Cooper Rush under center continued for the second week in a row. The Cowboys' No. 2 option behind CeeDee Lamb (8-93-0) finished with totals even deep-league managers would cringe at over a two-week period. If someone walks through the doors of AT&T Stadium who can resuscitate Dallas' offense sans Dak Prescott (hamstring), then we could recommend Tolbert as a strong play Week 12. Until then, the talented receiver's floor will remain low.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Three grabs against Philly
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Tolbert caught three of five targets for 14 yards in Sunday's loss to the Eagles.
The wideout's first game of the year without Dak Prescott (hamstring) under center didn't go smoothly. Tolbert got a few short receptions from Cooper Rush, but when Trey Lance took over the offense late, the duo failed to connect on a deep pass that went for an interception. In fact, Tolbert never even turned around to see if the ball was coming his way. Prescott could be headed for season-ending surgery, and no matter who his replacement at QB is, Tolbert's ceiling figures to be a lot lower heading into a Week 11 clash with the Texans.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Snags TD in Sunday's loss
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Tolbert caught three of six targets for 19 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Falcons.
While he didn't generate much yardage, Tolbert salvaged his day with a four-yard TD late in the fourth quarter. The pass came from Cooper Rush and not Dak Prescott (hamstring), and with Prescott headed for an MRI on Monday, there's a real chance Rush could get the start in Week 10 against the Eagles. CeeDee Lamb was also nursing a sore shoulder late in Sunday's loss, so the Cowboys' passing game could look very different for that key divisional matchup.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Three grabs against 49ers
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Tolbert caught all three of his targets for 44 yards in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the 49ers.
Tolbert tied teammate CeeDee Lamb in snaps (55), operating as the Cowboys' clear No. 2 wideout. Sunday marked the sixth time in seven games in which the 25-year-old Tolbert recorded at least three catches. With the Cowboys facing a favorable passing game schedule down the stretch, its possible that the third-year receiver could see his role grow and have a more consistent impact. With that said, veteran Brandin Cooks (knee) is likely nearing a return from injured reserve, which could put a cap on Tolbert's upside. Up next for the Cowboys is a Week 9 matchup against the Saints.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Week 9 Waiver Priority List
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I don't want to give up on Tolbert yet, and he's worth adding in all leagues for up to 5 percent of your remaining FAB heading into Week 8 against Atlanta. Tolbert has struggled the past two games against Detroit and San Francisco with 8.3 PPR points or less in each outing, but this is a great matchup for him in Week 9 against the Falcons, who are No. 7 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Sleeper WRs
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I'm going back to Tolbert as a starter in three-receiver leagues coming off the Cowboys' bye in Week 7, and I hope he bounces back in Week 8 against the 49ers. Tolbert had a down game in Week 6 against Detroit with four catches for 43 yards on five targets, but prior to that, he had scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three of his previous four outings. He'll continue to benefit with Brandin Cooks (knee) out, and Tolbert should see a decent amount of targets, with Dallas likely throwing a lot at San Francisco.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Week 8 Waiver Priority List
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Tolbert had a down game in Week 6 against Detroit with four catches for 43 yards on five targets, but prior to that he had scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three of his previous four outings. He'll continue to benefit with Brandin Cooks (knee) out, and Tolbert could be a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in most leagues heading into Week 8 at San Francisco. He's worth adding for 5-10 percent of your remaining FAB.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Four receptions in blowout loss
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Tolbert recorded four receptions on five targets for 43 yards in Sunday's 47-9 loss to the Lions.
The Cowboys struggled to get their offense going throughout the game, which hurt Tolbert's stat line. He still managed to finish second on the team in yards thanks to a 26-yard reception midway through the first quarter. Dallas will head into its bye week, but Tolbert should keep his role as a key pass catcher in a Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Sleeper WRs
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Tolbert is coming off a solid outing in Week 5 against the Steelers, and now he has a great matchup in Week 6 against the Lions, who are No. 2 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers. Tolbert is now the No. 2 receiver for the Cowboys with Brandin Cooks (knee) on injured reserve, and Tolbert just had seven catches for 87 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets at Pittsburgh. But he also scored at least 13.2 PPR points in three of his past four games, and he's worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy receiver in all leagues against Detroit.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Week 6 Adds (WR Preview)
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Tolbert scored 21.7 PPR Fantasy points in his first game without Brandin Cooks, the second time this season he's seen at least nine targets. We're expecting a shootout with the Lions in Week 6, and it's much easier to pass against that defense than run. It should be a high-volume game for Dak Prescott, which makes Tolbert a high-upside WR3.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Steps up in Sunday's win
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Tolbert finished with seven receptions (10 targets) for 87 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Steelers.
Tolbert saw his role on offense increase with Brandin Cooks (knee) unavailable Sunday. The former wound up being the hero of Sunday's victory by catching the game-winning touchdown pass with seconds remaining in regulation. Even more impressive is the fact that Tolbert appeared to injure his hand on the previous play, forcing Dallas to use its final timeout so the wideout could remain in the game. Cooks was shifted to injured reserve this weekend, so Tolbert could solidify his grip on the No. 2 behind CeeDee Lamb over the next few weeks, assuming the third-year wideout's injury is minor.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Three catches in win
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Tolbert brought in all three targets for 24 yards in the Cowboys' 20-15 win over the Giants on Thursday night.
Tolbert was a distant third to CeeDee Lamb and Jake Ferguson in the pass-catching hierarchy, but he notably recorded two more receptions and eight more yards than No. 2 receiver Brandin Cooks. Tolbert now has more receptions and receiving yards than Cooks in three straight games, while the former's 17 targets over that span also notably outpace the latter's 12 in the same span. It remains to be seen if there will be any official depth chart swap between the two wideouts, but either way, Tolbert figures to have a modest but reliable role in a Week 5 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Oct. 6.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Career-best performance in loss
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Tolbert caught six of nine targets for 82 yards in Sunday's 44-19 loss to the Saints.
The third-year wideout led the Cowboys in targets on the afternoon, and his receptions and yardage were both career highs. Tolbert had a quiet performance in the team's opener, but his usage Sunday dwarfed Brandin Cooks, who saw only two targets, and is a good sign that the 2022 third-round pick could be headed for a breakout campaign. Tolbert will attempt to build on this effort in Week 3 against the Ravens.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Shining in camp
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Tolbert has been one of the most impressive players so far in the Cowboys' training camp, Nick Harris of the team's website reports.
With CeeDee Lamb holding out while seeking a contract extension, Tolbert has used the available first-team reps to solidify his hold on the WR3 job. The third-year player out of South Alabama was the wideout who worked with Dak Prescott the most this offseason, and the duo is flashing much-improved chemistry in camp. If Lamb's holdout extends into the regular season, or he has a slow start due to the time he missed, Tolbert seems positioned to burst out of the gates on the 2024 campaign.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Should have larger role in 2024
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Tolbert is in line for a larger role this season after working as the Cowboys' No. 4 WR in 2023, David Moore of The Dallas Morning News reports
After playing just 89 snaps on offense as a rookie, the 2022 third-round pick got a lot more playing time (477 snaps) in his second season, essentially splitting the No. 3 receiver role with Michael Gallup for much of the year. Gallup is now in Las Vegas and hasn't been replaced by a similar veteran or early draft pick, leaving Tolbert as the likely third WR behind entrenched starters CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks. While the role won't necessarily entail a large quantity of targets, Tolbert at least would be positioned for a degree of fantasy value if Lamb were to miss any time with an injury.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Makes progress in second season
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Tolbert caught 22 of 36 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns over 17 regular-season games in 2023.
After a rough rookie campaign that saw the 2022 third-round pick get into the active lineup for only eight games, Tolbert was noticeably more reliable in 2023, and in the second half he was essentially splitting the No. 3 receiver role with Michael Gallup. There's a chance both Gallup and Brandin Cooks could be in different uniforms next season, which could position Tolbert to be the Cowboys' No. 2 wideout behind CeeDee Lamb, but it's more likely he heads into 2024 in roughly the same spot on the depth chart he occupies now.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Questionable for Week 15
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Tolbert (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, Michael Gehlken of The Dallas Morning News reports.
Tolbert missed practice Thursday but got in a limited session Friday. He's carved out a part-time offensive role behind starters CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks and has 17 catches for 200 yards and one touchdown on the season. If Tolbert is unable to play Sunday, Michael Gallup, Jalen Brooks and KaVontae Turpin would be next in line for snaps.
