The Dallas Cowboys return to action on Sunday, hoping to avoid starting another losing streak. After winning two in a row, their Monday night loss to the Cincinnati Bengals has been followed by the continuous 2024 theme of catastrophic injuries. The hobbled, mangled crew will take on the Carolina Panthers, their third-straight sub-.500 opponent. Right now both teams are hovering around top-10 selections, but that doesn’t mean this contest won’t have plenty of intriguing action.
In fact, the two defenses in play mean there’s likely going to be a chance for a high-scoring affair and to participate, Dallas is in need of their No. 1 receiver, CeeDee Lamb.
Fortunately for Dallas, Lamb’s limited status the first two days of practice over his lingering shoulder injury seems precautionary. Lamb was a full participant in Friday’s walkthrough and the ailment does not seem to preclude him from suiting up, as he did not carry an injury designation this week. He should play as long as the shoulder isn’t re-injured.
The fifth-year wideout enters Week 15 third in the NFL in receptions with 85, gaining 973 yards and scoring five touchdowns. The Cowboys efforts to keep Lamb involved in the offense through the second half failed again, as after a torrid start and going tit for tat with Ja’Marr Chase, Dallas watched Chase get target after target to expand his NFL leading receptions total to 93.
Lamb will have to contend with the defensive schemes of Panthers DC and Mike McCarthy replacement candidate Ejiro Evero.