CeeDee Lamb Bounces Back in a Big Way, Reminds Everyone Why He’s That Guy
After a rough outing against the Eagles, where three uncharacteristic drops had critics chirping, CeeDee Lamb walked into Thanksgiving with something to prove-and he didn’t just answer the call, he made sure everyone heard it loud and clear.
In the Cowboys’ 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs, Lamb didn’t just show up-he took over. Seven catches for 112 yards, including a 52-yard deep shot, a touchdown, and a string of defensive penalties drawn on Chiefs corner Trent McDuffie, who spent much of the afternoon trying-and failing-to keep up. It was the kind of performance that doesn’t just silence doubters; it reminds them why they shouldn’t have spoken up in the first place.
This wasn’t just a bounce-back game. This was a statement.
Heading into the matchup, there was buzz around George Pickens stepping into a bigger role in the Cowboys’ offense. Some even floated the idea that Pickens might be the new No. 1 option.
But Lamb wasn’t having any of that. He responded the best way a top receiver can-by dominating on the field and making it impossible to ignore.
Dak Prescott, Lamb, and offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer all expressed confidence during the week that No. 88 would respond the right way. And Dak, for one, wasn’t surprised in the slightest by what he saw.
“I told you,” Prescott said postgame, grinning. “It’s the way the guy’s wired, that’s what greatness looks like.
You’re going to have days you’re not proud of, that aren’t up to your standard-especially when your standard is as high as CeeDee’s. But it’s no surprise he went out there and did what he did.
The yards, the catches, the touchdown-but also drawing penalties and just being unstoppable.”
That word-unstoppable-sums it up perfectly. Whether it was stretching the field, breaking off after the catch, or forcing Kansas City’s secondary into desperate grabs and holds, Lamb was in full control. McDuffie had no answers, and Lamb made sure the Chiefs’ defense paid for it.
This is the version of CeeDee Lamb the Cowboys need if they’re going to make a serious push. At 6-5-1, Dallas is still very much in the playoff picture, but the margin for error is shrinking. And if they’re going to build momentum heading into December, it starts with consistent, elite-level play from their top guys.
Lamb’s performance against the Chiefs wasn’t just about numbers-it was about tone-setting. It was about reminding everyone, including his teammates, that when he’s locked in, he’s one of the most dangerous weapons in the league. And when you pair that with Pickens playing lights-out, it’s a scary sight for opposing defenses.
The next test comes Thursday in Detroit. And if Lamb keeps this energy going, defenses better buckle up-because this version of CeeDee isn’t just back. He’s on a mission.