CeeDee Lamb expresses confidence about Week 4 availability after ankle injury

Early on in Sunday's embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys fans knew that things weren't going to go their way. Star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb suffered an ankle injury during the first quarter, and it didn't look good.

Luckily, Lamb appears to have avoided a serious injury, but the team will learn more on Monday.

Lamb is reportedly set to undergo an MRI to evaluate the full extent of the injury, according to Pro Football Talk.

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While Cowboys Nation waits to learn more, Lamb appears to be confident about his availability in Week 4 against the Green Bay Packers, saying he could "absolutely, absolutely" play next weekend.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb makes a catch against New York Giants safety Tyler Nubin | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

According to Lamb, the reason he missed a majority of the game was for precautionary reasons.

“This was one of those protect-me-from-myself type of deals,” Lamb said, via Nick Harris of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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While Lamb appears confident that he will be able to suit up against the Packers, it may be best for the team to play things safe and allow him to rest for another week, despite the struggles.

Lamb finished the game without a reception for only the second time in his career. Lamb currently has 16 catches for 222 yards on the season.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb runs with the ball against the New York Giants | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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