Can the Cowboys Overcome Injuries? CeeDee Lamb’s Status in Doubt for Sunday’s Game

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Sep 19, 2024, 18:11 IST

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Dallas Cowboys fans are concerned as wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has an ankle injury before their game against the Baltimore Ravens. Lamb, Trevon Diggs, and Mazi Smith missed today's practice. Lamb's potential absence could impact the Cowboys' game plan and his fantasy football value significantly.

Can the Cowboys Overcome Injuries? CeeDee Lamb’s Status in Doubt for Sunday’s Game

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Dallas Cowboys fans are facing more distressing news this week. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has an ankle injury - a problem before Sunday’s matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Lamb couldn’t participate in today's practice and is one of three players on the Cowboys Injury report. They are listed as “Did Not Practice” (DNP). Others are cornerback Trevon Diggs and defensive tackle Mazi Smith.
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After suffering a dispiriting 44-19 loss to New Orleans, the Saints Cowboys are anxious to rebound.However, there are a heap of injury concerns as they head into Week 3.

Week 3 Fantasy Outlook for CeeDee Lamb

Baltimore Ravens have secondary with stars like Kyle Hamilton and Marlon Humphrey. Despite this they have been struggling to contain rival passing offences. The Ravens allowed Davante Adams to compile 110 yards last week when he also scored a touchdown. Then there was Brock Bowers. He tallied 98 receiving yards on nine catches.
If Lamb is fit to play he could do well Against Baltimore’s defense. He's currently ranked as the WR1 on ESPN Fantasy. He's ahead of Ja’Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson.

Projections show Lamb should receive 11 targets in Week 3. He's expected to make eight receptions for 103 yards. Lamb is also slated to score one touchdown. This adds up to a total of 21.57 fantasy points. Lamb had a quieter showing against the Cleveland Browns. He made 5 receptions for 61 yards, but Lamb made a strong recovery in the game against New Orleans Saints. He caught 7 passes for 90 yards and also scored a touchdown.
Keeping a close watch on Lamb’s health situation during The week will be crucial. If he is unable to play, it could significantly affect The Cowboys game plan. It would also have a major effect on his value in fantasy lineups.

About CeeDee Lamb

Cedarian DeLeon "CeeDee" Lamb is an American professional football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners where he was a consensus All-American in 2019 and was selected by the Cowboys in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.
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