Cowboys ‘optimistic’ WR CeeDee Lamb will play on Thanksgiving
Things are progressing well for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb as he makes his way through the NFL’s concussion protocols. NFL Network’s Jane Slater reported Wednesday afternoon that the team is feeling good about the second-year pro’s chances to suit up for Dallas’ Week 12 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday.
After owner Jerry Jones said Tuesday that Lamb, as well as offensive lineman Tyron Smith, “might play” vs. Las Vegas, Dallas Morning News Cowboys reporter Michael Gehlken had even more promising news on Wednesday.
While Lamb and Smith could very well be in action against the Raiders, the Cowboys offense will be without wideout Amari Cooper for the second straight contest. Cooper tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Week 11 game against the Kansas City Chiefs and is unvaccinated.
Lamb is the team’s leader in targets (77), receptions (50), receiving yards (740) and receiving touchdowns (six). If both Lamb and Cooper were to miss Week 12, quarterback Dak Prescott’s primary receiving options would include tight end Dalton Schultz, wide receiver Michael Gallup and running backs Ezekiel Elliott.
The Cowboys and Raiders kick off at 4:30 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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