The Cowboys likely will play this weekend without two of their key offensive components, WR Roy Williams and RB Felix Jones.

Here’s a quick look at some of the bigger stories in the NFL and how they’ll affect your fantasy team in Week 5.

The Thursday injury report has been released and includes some notable players — Bengals RB Cedric Benson, Texans DE Mario Williams and Cowboys WR Roy Williams among them — sitting out for the second day in a row.

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo has gone from superstar to headache for fantasy owners.

RB Jamal Lewis (hamstring) and K Phil Dawson (right calf) likely will miss their second consecutive game when the Browns host the AFC North rival Bengals this weekend. Both players are listed as doubtful on Cleveland’s injury report.

Take a look at the stories making their way Around the Web today, including Vince Young playing father to Steve McNair’s boys, Mark Sanchez preparing to face the Patriots and the true king of the comebacks (hint: it’s not John Elway).

A number of big-name players failed to meet fantasy expectations in Week 1, but don’t get too worried too soon. It’s still just one week!

Denver Broncos QB Kyle Orton said earlier in the week he’s optimistic he’ll play in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals despite a dislocated right index finger on his throwing hand.

I started this series on no-win situations with WR Roy Williams, who finds himself in the middle of the soap opera in Dallas. Now I’m adding Kyle Orton to the list. It’s easy to say, if they produce at an incredibly high level there won’t be a problem. Well, we have a problem, because in both situations Pro Bowl play is the bar.

Cowboys WR Roy Williams hurt his left wrist during Sunday’s morning practice and missed the afternoon session.

After being knocked down, bloodied and bruised last season, the Bengals appear ready to get up off the canvas and fight back in 2009.

Five-time Pro Bowl safety Roy Williams is hoping for a new start with the Cincinnati Bengals, and he’s trying to get a jump on things by slimming down to his rookie weight.

Packers legend Paul Hornung told a crowd of supporters that Brett Favre will not win if he goes to Minnesota. He is the second member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to take aim at Favre during the offseason.

Nothing can propel us to success like haters. Haters is an African-American colloquialism for jealous or doubting people coined by a former Atlanta radio personality. I used this motivation going back to the good ol’ days at FSU, where despite being named to All-American teams every year, I went undrafted. Haters fueled my 10-year career.

Many people have expressed apprehension about the Cowboys this offseason. But after the final day of the Cowboys’ three-day minicamp, Gil Brandt came away impressed.