Cedarian DeLeon Lamb is a man of many talents. Widely panned as one of the top-10 wideouts in a league that has gone pass happy, there’s no question the Dallas Cowboys are pleased with the progression of their 2020 first-round pick. Lamb has ascended to true WR1 status and may have yet to reach his ceiling.
He was the only viable pass-catching weapon for Dak Prescott to throw to for many weeks in 2022. Now, with Brandin Cooks opposite him along with a hopefully-more-mobile Michael Gallup, Lamb is once again part of a contingent that commands respect from opposing coordinators. He will always be the focus of defensive gameplanning, but the other weapons have to be respected. That should open up even more opportunities for Lamb after a 107-catch, 1.359-yard, nine-touchdown campaign.
The result of a better supporting cast will play out in one of two ways. Either Lamb is facing one-on-ones galore or he gets to play against the lesser talented defenders who get help. The former theoretically allows Lamb longer developing opportunities, the latter quick strikes with run-after-the-catch possibilities.
Here’s a look at exactly who will be tasked with slowing down his march towards a 1,500-yard campaign. Ranked according to difficulty.