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: Week 8 Adds (WR Preview)
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I don't love Tolbert's Week 8 matchup, but he has 15 targets in his last two games, and he's scored at least 13 PPR Fantasy points in three of his last five games. Tolbert has a chance to be the number two target for Dak Prescott in an offense that has little-to-no ability to run the ball.
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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: Should benefit from Cooks' absence
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Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy suggested Wednesday that Tolbert could be in line for an increased role on offense with Brandin Cooks (knee) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, and possibly longer, Todd Archer of ESPN.com reports. "I love the guys we have here," McCarthy said. "The two Jalens [Tolbert and Jalen Brooks], this is more opportunities for them, [KaVontae] Turpin. Yeah, love our practice squad guys. We'll be in good shape [at receiver]."
Tolbert has already been a regular fixture in three-receiver sets this season, with his snap shares ranging from 67 to 85 percent through four games. While Cooks' absence may not necessarily lead to a dramatic spike in playing time for Tolbert, the 4.8 targets per contest that Cooks had been averaging could be redistributed to Tolbert and others. CeeDee Lamb and tight end Jake Ferguson will likely continue to rank as quarterback Dak Prescott's preferred options in the passing game, but with none of the team's running backs representing major receiving threats, Tolbert could emerge as the clear No. 3 target sans Cooks.
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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.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Two grabs against Washington
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Tolbert caught two of three targets for 49 yards in a 45-10 rout of the Commanders on Thanksgiving.
He was one of 10 different Cowboys to catch passes from Dak Prescott on the afternoon, with Tolbert posting gains of 31 and 18 yards on his two grabs. The second-year wideout still doesn't have a big role in the offense, but he's pushing Michael Gallup for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart and has caught at least two passes in four straight games, posting a 9-112-1 line on 18 targets over that stretch compared to Gallup's 8-133-1 performance on 11 targets.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Quiet day in rout
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Tolbert caught two of five targets for two yards in Sunday's 49-17 rout of the Giants.
While rookie Jalen Brooks got a chance to shine in garbage time, catching all four of his targets for 39 yards, Tolbert had far less success and actually lost yards on one of his two grabs. The 2022 third-round pick has at least begun to see consistent volume, getting five targets in each of the last two games as the Dallas passing game opens up, but as long as CeeDee Lamb and Brandin Cooks are healthy, Tolbert has a tough path to consistent fantasy value.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Likely to step in as No. 3 wideout
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Tolbert is expected to serve as Dallas' No. 3 receiver in Sunday's game against the Jets with Brandin Cooks (knee) listed as questionable but not in line to play, Joseph Hoyt of LoneStarLive.com reports.
After playing 16 snaps on offense and drawing one target in the Cowboys' 40-0 win over the Giants in the season opener, Tolbert is projected to see an expanded role Week 2 while Dallas is without one of its top three wideouts in Cooks. CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup are still available for the Cowboys, and tight end Jake Ferguson and running back Tony Pollard are also expected to retain key roles in the passing game, so Tolbert still might not find himself any higher than fifth in the pecking order for targets from quarterback Dak Prescott.
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Cowboys' Jalen Tolbert: Looking more comfortable in Year 2
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Tolbert has made several impressive plays in OTAs, including during the two-minute drill, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' website reports.
The 2022 third-round pick out of South Alabama did little as a rookie, seeing action in only eight games and catching two of three targets for 12 yards, and his small-school background seemed to leave him ill-prepared for the complexities of an NFL offense. Tolbert did flash impressive athleticism in college though, and his good early showing in OTAs suggests he has a better handle on the playbook and is no longer lost on the field. He has a tough climb to become fantasy-relevant, however, and he'll head into mandatory minicamp battling Simi Fehoko for the No. 4 spot on the Dallas depth chart at wide receiver.
