The Cowboys’ passing game is drawing plenty of attention, and ESPN’s latest wide receiver rankings only sharpened the spotlight. CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens landed right next to each other on Jeremy Fowler’s annual list, with Lamb at No. 6 and Pickens at No. 7.
Fowler’s rankings were built from feedback gathered around the league, including NFL executives, coaches and scouts. For Dallas, the result is a clear sign that the team’s top two receivers are viewed among the best in the game.
Lamb’s 2025 season was slowed by an ankle injury early in the year, and he never quite looked fully right after that. His regular-season line - 75 catches, 1,077 receiving yards and three touchdowns - marked his lowest production since 2020 in most categories. Even so, the league still sees him as an elite threat.
“With his ability to separate and make big plays, the attention he demands creates opportunities for others in the offense,” an NFC scout said, per Fowler. “He's still on the short list of guys who give you problems consistently.”
A healthy Lamb heading into 2026 has some around the league expecting a strong rebound.
“I expect him to have a bounce-back year,” an NFL coordinator said. “He was never quite the same [last year] off that ankle injury.”
Pickens, meanwhile, earned his place on the list after a breakout season in Dallas. His presence has even led some around the NFL to view him as the Cowboys’ WR1 over Lamb.
“One of the best I've ever seen at the contested catch,” a veteran NFL offensive coach said. “There's such untapped ability there. It's just a consistency issue and where his head's at week to week.”
With both receivers ranked back-to-back, Dallas has the kind of firepower that can tilt a game fast. The Cowboys have Super Bowl ambitions for the 2026 season, and their high-end passing attack is a big reason why.
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