CeeDee Lamb sets new NFL record with monster performance vs Giants
The Dallas Cowboys were crushing the New York Giants on Sunday night but instead of pulling starting wide receiver CeeDee Lamb in the fourth quarter, like they did with Dak Prescott, head coach Mike McCarthy kept the fourth-year wideout in the game to secure a new NFL record. With 11 catches and 151 yards on Sunday, Lamb posted his third consecutive 10-catch, 150-yard game, which is the first time the feat has been accomplished in the Super Bowl era.
There have been eight other players in NFL history who have had two-game streaks but Lamb is now the first with three in a row. The streak could easily continue next week as the Cowboys travel to Carolina to face the 1-8 Panthers. Lamb also passed Cowboys legend Michael Irvin with the 10-catch, 150-yard game.
Not only did the former first-round draft pick snag 11 catches for 151 yards, he also had a receiving touchdown and a rushing touchdown in the double-digit victory. Last week, in a loss against the Eagles, he had 11 catches for 191 yards, and the week before, 12 catches for 158 yards. Lamb has scored four times over the last three games, as well.
Offseason pickup Brandin Cooks finally had a breakout game on Sunday against the Giants. He had a team-leading 173 receiving yards on nine catches with a touchdown. Tight end Jake Ferguson and wide receiver Michael Gallup also caught touchdown passes. Unfortunately for Tony Pollard fantasy football owners, the running back extended his non-scoring streak to eight games.
The Cowboys’ 641 yards against the Giants is an all-time high against their NFC East rivals. The two teams have been playing each other as far back as 1960.
Lamb shines following frustration earlier in season
Four weeks ago, the former Sooner aired out his frustrations with his usage. Since then, the issue has either self-corrected or been directly addressed. Lamb said he believes that the Cowboys drafted him in the first round for a reason. And it wasn’t to get four or five targets a game.
“I have to make it clear, I’m not stingy,” Lamb said after Week 6. “I’m here to help. I don’t necessarily think you take anyone in the first round and not have them help the team. That’s point-blank period. Just let me do what I can do to provide for this team. I know all my brothers in the locker room know I got their back. And I say that confidently.”
Lamb also advocated for his fellow receivers to get the ball more, which will, in turn, open up the run game for Tony Pollard and the other running backs.
The former Sooner star’s streak of dominant performances is key as he continues contract negotiations with his agents and the Cowboys front office.