CeeDee Lamb’s absence has sparked plenty of questions in fantasy football circles this season. The Cowboys have kept him off injured reserve despite a lingering issue that has kept him sidelined since Week 3. After missing three games, Lamb is showing encouraging signs in practice and could return as early as Week 7.
Fantasy managers are eager to see how his limited time away will impact his role and their lineups moving forward.
CeeDee Lamb Injury Update
The Cowboys decided to keep Lamb off the injured reserve after he suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 3 against the Chicago Bears. Lamb has missed three games so far and has a chance to return in Week 7. The veteran receiver had an excellent first step, logging a limited practice on Wednesday.
In his absence, George Pickens and Jake Ferguson have been the focal points of the passing attack, but Ryan Flournoy (15 targets, nine receptions, and 144 receiving yards in the last two games) has been fantasy-relevant. That would end when Lamb returns to the lineup.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Dan Fornek
Lamb Fantasy Outlook
Reporting over the weekend labeled this week as a potential return for Lamb, and that makes sense for a receiver who missed Weeks 4-6 and wasn’t placed on IR.
George Pickens and Jake Ferguson have been fantasy lineup staples in the absence of the All-Pro, something I expect to continue to be the case. Lamb earned 13 targets in Week 1 and 11 in Week 2: his volume will limit the quantity that his teammates see, but the attention he draws should increase the quality.
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There should be zero hesitation in going right back to your first-overall pick this week, assuming he checks the required health boxes. Lamb’s most recent double-digit reception game came in this matchup, and while using that as an expectation is probably a little optimistic after a month of missed time, this team isn’t motivated to rush him back and not use him.
— PFSN Fantasy Football Analyst Kyle Soppe
Lamb’s Imminent Return Poised to Shake Up Fantasy Lineups
Lamb’s potential Week 7 return brings a boost to the Cowboys’ passing game and fantasy lineups. While his absence allowed others to step up, Lamb’s high target volume and explosive ability are expected to reclaim the spotlight. Fantasy managers should monitor his health but prepare to reintegrate Lamb as a top option, balancing the impact on teammates who filled the void during his recovery.
