Cowboys record in games without CeeDee Lamb paints grim picture

The Dallas Cowboys won’t have CeeDee Lamb in Week 4, and that’s not a good thing according to history.

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

In addition to being blown out this past weekend, the Dallas Cowboys lost a couple of players to injury.

Rookie right guard Tyler Booker suffered a high ankle sprain, which is especially concerning since they were already without center Cooper Beebe, who was hurt in Week 2. The biggest name to go down, however, is CeeDee Lamb, who was injured on a handoff.

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Using the No. 1 option in the passing game as a running back was a questionable move, and it cost Dallas dearly. But just how bad is the team without No. 88

Historically, they’ve been downright awful. Without Lamb, the Cowboys are 0-3, and just to prove how much he means, they’re 0-5 when he doesn’t record a reception.

”Dallas will be without CeeDee Lamb for the next few weeks due to a high ankle sprain. Lamb has only missed three games in his career since being drafted in 2020, missing one in 2021 and two more in 2024. Dallas is a combined 0-3 when Lamb is not available and 0-5 in games where he's held without a reception.”

The big difference this season, however, is the presence of George Pickens. Added in a trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, Pickens gives their offense a reliable target who can stretch the field and make big plays.

Through three games, he has 13 receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns. He’s about to get the opportunity to produce at a much-higher rate and the team will need him to do exactly that.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Chicago Bears. | Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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