Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb out at the least two video games with excessive ankle sprain

The four-time Pro Bowl WR advised reporters after the sport that he “absolutely” felt he may play the next week, however that may now not be the case along with his long-term availability in thoughts.

Dallas hosts Packers the on Sunday night time after which travels to face the New York Jets in Week 5 within the two video games Lamb is predicted to overlook. The Cowboys head to Carolina and host the Commanders within the following two weeks.

The Cowboys offense struggled to maintain up with the Bears’ scoring parade with out Lamb, who led the group in receiving via the primary two weeks with 110- and 112-yard performances.

George Pickens, who was acquired in an offseason commerce with the Steelers, is the subsequent man up as Dak Prescott’s high receiving choice for at the least the subsequent two video games. Pickens produced 5 receptions for 68 yards and a landing for the second straight sport final Sunday, however his dropped go within the third quarter, which was deflected into an interception, in the end soured his day and prompted Dallas’ eventual downfall.

Behind Pickens on the WR depth chart are Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy whereas Jalen Brooks, Jalen Cropper and Traeshon Holden await for a possibility on the follow squad.

Prescott has lengthy relied on Lamb’s play-making to maintain the Cowboys an offensive power over the previous few years. The 26-year-old is coming off 4 straight seasons of manufacturing at the least 1,100 yards and 6 touchdowns, highlighted by his 2023 marketing campaign of 135 receptions for 1,749 yards and 12 TDs that set a number of franchise information.

Lamb’s absence is definitely a blow for the 1-2 Cowboys, however there is a best-case situation that might have him again with the season nonetheless there for the taking.