Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb Could Miss Multiple Games With High-Ankle Sprain

Published: Monday, September 22, 2025 at 9:06 pm

Cowboys Receiver CeeDee Lamb Faces Potential Multi-Game Absence Due to Ankle Injury

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is facing a potential multi-game absence due to a high-ankle sprain sustained during the team's recent loss to Chicago. The injury, revealed by club executive Stephen Jones, occurred when Lamb took a handoff and his leg buckled.

Lamb attempted to return to the game after getting his ankle taped but was unable to continue. The injury ended his streak of 100-yard receiving games, the longest active streak in the NFL.

The Cowboys' offense struggled in the second half after Lamb's departure, going scoreless. Tight end Jake Ferguson had a career-high number of catches, while George Pickens, who is expected to step up in Lamb's absence, had a touchdown but also a dropped pass that led to an interception.

Quarterback Dak Prescott acknowledged the difficulty of losing a player of Lamb's caliber, noting that it may have simplified the opposing team's defensive strategy.

BNN's Perspective:

The Cowboys will undoubtedly feel the impact of Lamb's absence. While the team has other talented players, Lamb's production and impact on the offense will be missed. The team will need to adjust their game plan and rely on other players to step up. The timing of the injury is unfortunate, but the team has the depth to remain competitive.

Keywords: CeeDee Lamb, Cowboys, injury, high-ankle sprain, NFL, football, Dallas, Green Bay Packers, Dak Prescott, George Pickens, Jake Ferguson, Stephen Jones, Micah Parsons, Noah Sewell

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