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Cowboys QB Matt Cassel says he will be active this week

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Matt Cassel has not been active since the team traded for him from the Buffalo Bills. He told ESPN's Ed Werder he would be active for Week 5. It is assumed he will be the QB2 behind Brandon Weeden .

Fantasy Analysis:

With the Cowboys losing back-to-back games, there have already been rumblings of Weeden being benched. Many around the team that Cassel could be thrust into the starting lineup sooner rather than later. Nevertheless, Weeden will definitely be the starter Week 5. However, if he begins to struggle, panic could set in for the Cowboys.