CeeDee Lamb dominated the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving Day, grabbing 7 receptions for 112 yards and 1 touchdown in a 31-28 win.
What happened?
The Cowboys wide receiver's performance came after a Week 12 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, where he dropped several passes, including a surefire touchdown.
Lamb's teammates have his back, regardless of his performance, as he stated in a postgame interview.
Why it matters for CeeDee Lamb
His ability to catch passes was brought into question by critics, but he silenced them with his brilliance against the Chiefs.
The Cowboys have won 3 consecutive games and are now 6-5-1, with a massive road game against the Detroit Lions in Week 14.
What comes next?
If the Cowboys win against the Lions, they have a chance to close out the season with 8 consecutive wins, with 4 games they should be favored in, thanks to the high level play of quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receivers Lamb and George Pickens.
ESPN's Mike Tanenbaum praised the Cowboys' wide receiver combo, saying they seem uncoverable right now.
CeeDee Lamb was a 3-time NFL All-Pro and 4-time Pro Bowler in his first 5 seasons, and his 4-year, $136 million contract is a testament to his skill.
Social Media Reacts
Fans and analysts took to social media to react to Lamb's bounce back game, with many praising his performance and saying he proved his doubters wrong.
PFF Fantasy wrote on X that Lamb and Pickens combined for 13 catches, 200 receiving yards, and 1 touchdown against the Chiefs.
NextGen Stats noted that Lamb caught 4 of 5 targets for 44 yards and a touchdown when covered by Trent McDuffie, and also drew three penalties for 50 yards.
The Cowboys' schedule sets up favorably for them to make a push for the playoffs, with games against the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Commanders after the Lions.
CeeDee Lamb's dominance will be key to the Cowboys' success, and he will look to continue his strong play in the coming weeks.
The Cowboys' win over the Chiefs was a significant one, and it sets them up for a potential playoff run, with Lamb leading the charge.
Lamb's performance on Thanksgiving Day was a reminder of his elite skill level, and he will look to build on that in the coming weeks.