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Lamb remained a high-end fantasy producer in 2025, finishing WR10 in points per game despite a major TD dip. His underlying usage and efficiency still sat near the top of the league, including WR7 in expected PPR points per game and a 25.7% target share. Positive TD regression alone could push him back into the top-5 among fantasy WRs. He’s a safe WR1 with top-5 upside in 2026.
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Lamb delivered a strong PPR season despite missing three games with a high ankle sprain, catching 75 of 117 targets for 1,077 yards and 3 TDs. That volume drove a strong per-game PPR finish:
In 2025:
The Cowboys added George Pickens last offseason, but Lamb’s target share remained consistent from 2024.
He consistently operated as the leader of the passing offense, even with the Pickens addition.
Dallas also heavily prioritized WRs, with the position drawing 64% of the team’s WR targets (seventh in the NFL).
That structure supports sustained high volume for Lamb.
Lamb’s 2025 efficiency was mixed, but the positive indicators are strong:
Lamb settled into a more explosive downfield role with his deeper aDOT and extended yards per catch.
On the negative side, Lamb struggled scoring TDs with the addition of Pickens. He scored only 3 TDs (compared to 9 TDs for Pickens). Those 3 TDs were only 10% of the Cowboys TD catches for the year.
Lamb hit a career low in TD rate (4.0%) in 2025. It was the lowest TD total of his career, with the next lowest being 5 TDs as a rookie in 2020.
That TD dip hurt Lamb more in 0.5 PPR and non-PPR leagues, but it looks more like bad luck than a role change:
That makes Lamb a clear positive-regression candidate. His role still created scoring chances; he just did not convert them.
Lamb’s underlying usage reinforces his talent and role:
Lamb actually had more separation than in 2024 (2.9) and 2023 (2.7). Combined with his large air-yards share, that shows a downfield role in the Cowboys’ vertical passing game. That shows that Lamb can still perform, despite modest separation, at every level of the field.
The Cowboys offense under HC Brian Schottenheimer proved strong for fantasy production.
They ranked:
Brian Schottenheimer’s Dallas offenses have played quickly over the past two seasons after playing slow :
The offense under Schottenheimer typically stays around a 58% pass rate:
The neutral pass rate stayed consistent at 57.7% in both seasons, which suggests that the difference came down more to specific game environments than any shift in philosophy.
The pace means the passing game can support both Lamb and Pickens.
The O-line was more mixed. Dallas ranked 30th in PFF pass-block grade, but third in adjusted sack rate and 19th in ESPN pass-block win rate. They should be more consistent in 2026 with all starters returning.
Lamb suffered a left high ankle sprain in Week 3 and missed four games. He also suffered a concussion in Week 14 but did not miss any games for that.
Lamb has no long-term injury concerns.
Lamb remains Dallas’ top receiving option and appears locked to around a 25% target share with Schottenheimer calling plays.
Lamb had 24.8% in his full games played last season. His competition includes:
The Cowboys’ offensive pace and pass rate allows the passing game to flourish. They ranked third in the NFL with 65.9 plays per game and tenth in pass rate at 58.5%.
In the full games that Lamb played (Weeks 1-2, 7-17) the fantasy points per game breakdown was:
When Lamb plays, he leads the team.
The Cowboys bring back their offensive core for 2026. Dak Prescott returns as the starting QB with Pickens as the other top WR and Ferguson as the lead TE.
The rest of the offense remains relatively intact. RB Javonte Williams returns as the starter after signing a three-year extension this offseason. Malik Davis and Jaydon Blue return as RB depth.
The offense should remain similar for 2026 with HC Brian Schottenheimer heading into his second season at the helm following two as Dallas OC.
Schottenheimer’s offense has been fantasy-friendly for passing:
2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |
Pace | 65.9 (Third) | 64.9 (First | 66 (Third) |
Pass Rate | 58.5% | 61.1% | 56.7% |
Dallas wasn’t purely pass-happy in 2025, but Schottenheimer’s offenses keep a pace atop the league.
Lamb’s path to elite WR1 production is simple. Positive TD regression toward expected level. Lamb averaged 7.6 TDs per season over his first five years. Getting back to his average would give Lamb top-five WR production.
He scored all 3 TDs this season in his full games played (Weeks 1-2, 7-17). Pickens only had four TDs himself in those same games. With a full season of production, Lamb’s TDs should increase to help him hit that ceiling.
The risks are relatively mild. Lamb will continue to have target competition from Pickens and Ferguson, but he led in target share during his full games and that should continue in 2026.
Schottenheimer has shown a consistent pass rate over 58% with a fast pace, giving Lamb and entire offense enough volume to produce.
Ultimately, Lamb holds a high floor while on the field.
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Dak Prescott Pulled from Season Finale
Dak Prescott Pulled from Season Finale
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott didn’t play all of Week 18’s loss to the Giants. Dallas exited the postseason picture, influencing the decision to sit Prescott after one half. George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb each left early, too. Both guys finished with a 45% snap share.
Dak Prescott Might Not Play All Of Week 18
Dak Prescott Might Not Play All Of Week 18
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones suggested Tuesday that QB Dak Prescott might not play all of this weekend's finale vs. the Giants. "We're gonna start Dak," Jones said. "How we use Dak, let's make that part of the gameplan that we won't talk about." Dallas has nothing to play for in this one and might want to get a look at QB Joe Milton. It's worth noting, though, that Prescott currently leads Rams QB Matt Stafford by 34 passing yards for the league lead. (Stafford is also a candidate to sit at least some of Week 18.) We'll look for any further updates on the Cowboys' plans this weekend. But Prescott -- as well as WRs CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens -- carry more risk than usual.
CeeDee Lamb Cleared For Week 15
CeeDee Lamb Cleared For Week 15
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb has cleared concussion protocol and will play vs. the Vikings on Sunday night, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reports. Lamb will be in his usual high-volume role for that one. Despite Minnesota ranking first in adjusted fantasy points allowed to WRs, Lamb remains an elite WR1 play.
CeeDee Lamb A Full-Go Thursday
CeeDee Lamb A Full-Go Thursday
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (concussion) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice. He's on track to be cleared for Sunday night's game vs. the Vikings, but we'll update Lamb's status again tomorrow.
CeeDee Lamb Gets In Limited Practice Wednesday
CeeDee Lamb Gets In Limited Practice Wednesday
Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb (concussion) got in a limited practice on Wednesday. He's made progress through the protocol and has a good chance to be cleared in time for Sunday night's game against the Vikings. We'll update Lamb's status again tomorrow. Fantasy owners hoping to start Lamb can add WR Ryan Flournoy as insurance.
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