Cowboys: CeeDee Lamb claims he'll play on Thanksgiving vs Commanders
"I'm straight," Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb told reporters on Tuesday, via Michael Gehlken from Dallas Morning News. "I'll be out there." The WR1, who's rising through the ranks of the best wide receivers in the NFL, is talking about the team's short-week compromise ahead of Week 12. The Cowboys star playmaker was listed as […]
"I'm straight," Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb told reporters on Tuesday, via Michael Gehlken from Dallas Morning News. "I'll be out there."
The WR1, who's rising through the ranks of the best wide receivers in the NFL, is talking about the team's short-week compromise ahead of Week 12. The Cowboys star playmaker was listed as a limited participant on Monday's initial injury report ahead of Thanksgiving.
On Tuesday, moments after his confident statement, he was listed as a full participant. Head coach Mike McCarthy said on Monday that Wednesday would be the most important day for Lamb.
Although he claimed the injury wasn't of "high concern," he revealed the Cowboys wouldn't be ramping up practice until one day before the game, which fits what they've done all season long.
Even still, Lamb's message combined with his updated injury status is enough sign to expect him to be ready to go on Thursday. Cowboys Nation can consider that an early reason to be thankful for this week.
Cowboys Injury Report for Week 12, Tuesday
Running back Rico Dowdle (ankle) and safety Jayron Kearse (back) remain non-participants in practice. Michael Gallup and Tyron Smith both had off days. Everyone else is ready to go, a great sign for a short week.
For the third straight week, the Cowboys are double-digit favorites for a game. Over the last two weeks, they've won by an average margin of 27.5 points. That's almost four touchdowns (including PATs!).
However, they should be careful in this spot. Sam Howell is a quarterback who might not be perfect, but he does lead the NFL in big-time throws with 24 of them. The Cowboys defense shouldn't allow big plays on Thursday. If they're able to capitalize on his erratic throws (there are many of them, too), this could be another easy evening at AT&T Stadium.
