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The last time the Cowboys discussed Josh McCown in detail, they thought they needed a veteran backup quarterback for Tony Romo and were considering a trade with Cleveland in training camp.Dak Prescott changed everything for Dallas, stepping in when Romo joined backup Kellen Moore among the injured and becoming the second rookie in NFL history to win six of his first seven starts.No. 8 is Sunday at the winless Browns, who ended up needing McCown and four others after Robert Griffin IIIs broken left shoulder triggered a series of injuries.Thats something I guess Ill do after the season, Prescott said when asked if he stops to think how much things have changed in four months. I felt like I could be the starter at some point or another in this league and for this organization. It just happened sooner than I think we all expected.The Cowboys (6-1) are in the process of delaying their quarterback question, easing Romo back into practice because they can thanks to the surprising success of Prescott. Dallas has a two-game lead in the NFC East.It was a more immediate concern for the Browns (0-8).Rookie Cody Kessler, whose first chance came when McCown broke his left collarbone the week after Griffin got hurt, missed last weeks 31-28 loss to the New York Jets with a concussion, but was cleared this week.McCown was solid against the Jets, throwing for 341 yards and two touchdowns. And the 37-year-old was great the last time he faced the Cowboys, throwing for 348 yards and four TDs in Chicagos 45-28 win in 2013.Coach Hue Jackson said Friday that Kessler will start against the Cowboys.It is not difficult at all because we both want to play and we both want to do what is best for the team, McCown said. I have said it before, but especially when you are 0-8, you are all for whatever it takes to get us a win.It will be Clevelands first game since acquiring linebacker Jamie Collins from New England in the most significant deal before the trading deadline. If the fourth-year player was affected by the sudden change in his teams outlook, he wasnt showing it.I know how to handle situations, and situations occur all the time, Collins said. I am up for the challenge, and like I said, I have been there before, so it is really no big deal to me.Things to consider as the Cowboys go for their first seven-game winning streak since 2007, and first ever after an opening loss:BOOST AT RECEIVER: The Browns welcome back rookie first-rounder Corey Coleman, who broke his right hand in practice after catching five passes for 104 yards and two touchdowns in a Week 2 loss to Baltimore. McCown played that entire game despite breaking his collarbone in the first quarter. Coleman was born in Dallas and played for a suburban high school before going to Baylor. It means a lot, he said. They are a really good football team, too, so it means everything.SPEAKING OF HOMETOWNS: Dallas coach Jason Garrett spent his formative years in Cleveland, one of many NFL stops in the coaching and scouting career of his dad, Jim Garrett. Former Browns quarterback Brian Sipe was one of his boyhood idols, and he has fond memories of old Municipal Stadium. He also has family in the area. They were fun times, Garrett said. Lifelong friends were made there, and great memories.ANOTHER HOMECOMING: Cowboys rookie Ezekiel Elliott, the NFLs rushing leader with 799 yards, plays close to his college home of Ohio State for the first time. The 21-year-old is the second-leading rusher there and won a national championship.FAST FRIENDS: Prescotts relationship with Philadelphia rookie Carson Wentz, built mostly at the combine after both went to the Senior Bowl, was a prominent story line in the Cowboys 29-23 overtime win last week. Kessler attended both as well, and says his relationship with Prescott goes back even further, to the Manning camp. It is going to be exciting to see him out there Sunday, Kessler said.SECONDARY SHUFFLE: With Dallas safety Barry Church (broken arm) out several weeks, J.J. Wilcox gets a chance to be a full-time player after his roster spot was in jeopardy at training camp. And rookie Anthony Brown will get more opportunities with cornerback Morris Claiborne sidelined by a groin injury. Claibornes latest setback also means a more prominent role for Orlando Scandrick, who had a sack and a pass breakup against the Eagles after missing four games with injuries to both hamstrings.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL Twitter feed: http://twitter.com/AP-NFL---Follow Schuyler Dixon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/apschuyler Fake Air Jordan 4 . Capitals head coach Adam Oates said Ovechkin was injured in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks on Monday and clarified it was not a head injury. Fake Air Jordan 3 . In the lead up - which seemed to begin the moment Mike Geiger blew the whistle in Houston last Thursday night - the Impact rumour mill went into overdrive. The speculation went into meltdown mode, of the golden nugget variety. http://www.fakeairjordan.com/fake-air-jordan-12/ . Anthony Calvillo, through 20 CFL seasons, was frequently invincible and largely stoic in the heat of competition. But underneath the professional exterior he was, and is, compellingly human. Fake Air Jordan 1 . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. Replica Jordans . The International Olympic Committee released the official list of bid cities on Friday after the deadline for applications had passed. The candidates -- all previously announced in their own countries -- are: Almaty, Kazakhstan; Beijing; Krakow, Poland; Lviv, Ukraine; Oslo, Norway; and Stockholm. Every week, well mine the waiver wire for lesser-owned assets to help your squad, whether you favor dynasty or the re-draft format -- and well also toss in some tips for DFS players out there. Categorized by position, the players are ranked in descending order by ownership percentage in ESPN leagues.Well also include some former go-to fantasy assets who may be overvalued -- in the short or long term -- for one reason or another.Fantasy sleepers abound in this weeks edition of Waiver Watch, as a handful of promising prospects make their NHL debuts.ForwardsDavid Perron, LW, St. Louis Blues Ownership percentage: 17.4The streaky Perron is riding one of his upswings right now, with two goals and four assists in his most recent quartet of games, capped off by a season-high 20:41 of ice time and six shots in Saturdays win against the Nashville Predators. With Alexander Steens return (undisclosed injury) pushed to the weekend at the earliest, Perron should remain a fixture on a line with Paul Stastny and Jaden Schwartz, and top power-play unit with star forward Vladimir Tarasenko.Viktor Arvidsson, LW/RW, Nashville Predators Ownership percentage: 9.0Second only to James Neal in shots (58) for the Predators, the 23-year-old Swede has six goals and five assists in 18 games this season. Plus, hes been shooting the puck with greater frequency as the season wears on. Playing on a line with Neal and Ryan Johansen also amplifies Arvidssons fantasy shine.Phillip Danault, LW, Montreal Canadiens Ownership percentage: 2.1Were not yet sure what to make of Danaults new assignment on a line with Tomas Plekanec and Brendan Gallagher, but the former first-round draft selection (2011) has already rustled up attention this season by contributing from a less-prominent role. Keep a view as to how this new trio manages together, with a focused eye on the young ex-Blackhawk in particular. As it stands, hes worth a speculative pick-up in all but the shallowest of leagues.Anthony Mantha, RW, Detroit Red Wings Ownership percentage: 2.7Mentioned here seven days ago, Mantha has since potted his first goal, and is now competing on a line with Gustav Nyquist and Henrik Zetterberg. Honestly, if this kid is even fractionally as productive as he was in the QMJHL -- he scored 57 goals in 57 games for Val-dOr in 2013-14 -- he has the potential to reward fantasy owners for years to come.Jake Guentzel, LW, Pittsburgh Penguins Ownership percentage: 0.0With his thrilled family in attendance, the 22-year-old made the most of his NHL coming-out party Tuesday, scoring two goals on five shots. Averaging greater than a point-per-game pace with the AHLs Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins this season, Guentzel is teeming with fantasy potential, as long as he remains on a line with the likes of Evgeni Malkin and Phil Kessel, as he was Tuesday.DefensemenTony DeAngelo, Arizona Coyotes Ownership percentage: 8.3The former Tampa Bay draft pick (19th overall, 2014) is having a fine time of it to begin his NHL career in the desert. Quickly carving out a spot on the Coyotes top power-play unit, the 21-year-old offensive defenseman has already amassed two goals and two assists in his first half-dozen games -- including three points with the man advantagee.ddddddddddddOscar Klefbom, Edmonton Oilers Ownership percentage: 7.3The flood gates have finally opened for the shot-happy Oilers defenseman. After seeing all 37 of his shots stopped through his first 17 games, Klefbom has since scored in three straight games. We also appreciate the 23-year-olds role on the Oilers No. 1 power-play unit with Connor McDavid & Co.Julius Honka, Dallas Stars Ownership percentage: 1.3Skating 21:01 in his first NHL contest Tuesday, the former first-round draft selection (2014) collected an assist on five shots. More importantly, coach Lindy Ruff was reportedly impressed with the rookies performance. With John Klingberg anticipated back after serving as a healthy scratch due to missing a team meeting, Honka is likely not long for the bigs in this go-round. However, owners in deep or keeper leagues may still benefit from investing in the 22-year-old sooner rather than later.GoaltendersChad Johnson, Calgary Flames Ownership percentage: 9.5Surrendering only six total goals in his four recent starts -- three of them victories -- Johnson has seized the reigns away from Brian Elliott as the Flames primary starter (for now). The 30-year-old may well be worth riding, especially in deeper leagues, until the pendulum swings back Elliotts way.Anthony Stolarz, Philadelphia Flyers Ownership percentage: 1.0Featured in this space last week, the 22-year-old is loosely projected to make his first NHL start Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Impressive in AHL competition this season (including a .927 save percentage and 2.39 goals-against average) before his call-up, Stolarz is itching to strut his stuff at the highest level. Im getting pretty eager, but at the same time, you have to stay patient. At minimum, the promising prospect may be worth a whirl in daily fantasy play. And he should remain on everyones radar in dynasty leagues.Lowered expectationsT.J. Oshie, RW, Washington Capitals Ownership percentage: 95.7Oshie is listed as week-to-week with an upper-body injury. Look for Justin Williams (ownership percentage: 38.9) to join the Capitals top-six fray -- on the right side of Nicklas Backstrom -- in the meanwhile.Richard Panik, RW, Chicago Blackhawks Ownership percentage: 52.7From early-season hero to zero. Literally, zero. After erupting for 10 points in his first 10 games, Panik has since failed to dent the score sheet altogether in the 10 contests since. Skating on the Blackhawks fourth line certainly doesnt help matters. Shelve or simply jettison the 25-year-old winger until coach Joel Quenneville gives his forward lines another shuffling that lands Panik in a more advantageous spot.Mika Zibanejad, C/RW, New York Rangers Ownership percentage: 52.1Suffering a broken fibula, Zibanejad is expected to miss six to eight weeks. As such, Kevin Hayes -- who is off to a sizzling start, with nine goals and nine assists -- ascends to fill Zibanejads role aside Mats Zuccarello, while Brandon Pirri joins red-hot wingers Michael Grabner and J.T. Miller. Were most interested to see what Pirri (ownership percentage: 11.6) makes of this opportunity. ' ' '