CeeDee Lamb Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 198 lb
- Experience
- 7th season
- Drafted
- 2020 R1, #17
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 23.6
- Pos rank
- WR3
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 at Texans, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 5th vs. WRs, favorable
CeeDee Lamb Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
23.6 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Starter
Trend
Stable
CeeDee Lamb's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one top-5 week and two mid-range starts. The next four matchups include two of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Loss,at NYG,15.4,WR20
- Week 2, Win,vs WAS,35.3,WR3
- Week 3, Loss,vs BAL,20.2,WR11
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,at HOU,FavorableTexans vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 8,vs TB,ToughBuccaneers vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at GB,FavorablePackers vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 26,at PHI,NeutralEagles vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster CeeDee Lamb?
Lamb is averaging 23.6 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 20 catches for 309 yards and 3 TD on 25 targets. That ranks WR3, which makes him a WR1-level starter in 12-team leagues.
His fantasy points per target (2.84) is in the 95th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his target share (24.8%) is the weakest, in the 69th. His quarterback has been Dak Prescott.
His best week was WR3 in Week 2 against the Commanders (35.3 points); his worst, WR20 in Week 1 at the Giants (15.4). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Texans (5th vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Packers (10th vs. WRs) in Week 6.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Lamb ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
24.8%69th percentile, about average
Yards per target
12.492nd percentile, above average
Catch rate
80.0%90th percentile, above average
Fantasy points per target
2.8495th percentile, above average
CeeDee Lamb 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Giants | L 20–28 | 15.4 | WR20 |
| 2 | vs Commanders | W 37–20 | 35.3 | WR3 |
| 3 | vs Ravens | L 31–34 | 20.2 | WR11 |
| Total | 1–2 | 70.9 | WR3 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DAL | 3 | 25 | 20 | 309 | 3 | 70.9 | 23.6 | — |
| 2025 | DAL | 14 | 117 | 75 | 1,077 | 3 | 200.9 | 14.3 | WR22 |
| 2024 | DAL | 15 | 152 | 101 | 1,194 | 6 | 263.4 | 17.6 | WR8 |
| 2023 | DAL | 17 | 181 | 135 | 1,749 | 12 | 403.2 | 23.7 | WR1 |
| 2022 | DAL | 17 | 156 | 107 | 1,359 | 9 | 301.6 | 17.7 | WR5 |
| Career | 98 | 862 | 591 | 7,725 | 44 | 1688.5 | 17.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
The context behind the dip matters more than the raw decline. George Pickens' arrival siphoned looks, and a stingier Dallas defense trimmed the offense's overall snap count, capping the ceiling Lamb once owned as the lone alpha. Still, with Prescott driving the passing game and a top-10 draft cost, the talent and floor remain elite. Behind him on the depth chart: Jonathan Mingo. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 7. Injury history
- 2025head1 game
- 2025left ankle3 games
- 2024right shoulder2 games
- 2024anklePlayed through
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CeeDee Lamb Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start CeeDee Lamb in Week 4?
CeeDee Lamb is a weekly starter in 12-team leagues for Week 4 at the Texans, as the WR3 in PPR total points this season (23.6 a game). The Texans rank 5th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Lamb.
How many fantasy points is CeeDee Lamb averaging in 2026?
CeeDee Lamb is averaging 23.6 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 70.9 points across 3 games. His last game produced 20.2 points.
Where does CeeDee Lamb rank in fantasy football in 2026?
CeeDee Lamb ranks WR3 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him a weekly starter in 12-team leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is CeeDee Lamb worth rostering in fantasy football?
Yes, in the right league: CeeDee Lamb is a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 100% of Sleeper leagues.
What is CeeDee Lamb's fantasy football role?
CeeDee Lamb is the Cowboys' starting WR, with Jonathan Mingo behind him. He is averaging 8.3 targets a game, on 80% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are CeeDee Lamb's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
CeeDee Lamb's next three games are Week 4 at the Texans (5th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 vs. the Buccaneers (26th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough) and Week 6 at the Packers (10th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has CeeDee Lamb been in fantasy football this season?
CeeDee Lamb has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of his 3 games this season. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 10.4 points around his 23.6-point average.
What is CeeDee Lamb's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season CeeDee Lamb's floor has been 15.4 PPR points (Week 1, WR20) and his ceiling 35.3 (Week 2, WR3). His median week has been 20.2 points. See Lamb's full game log.
CeeDee Lamb 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Dallas CowboysTouchdowns account for 25% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Receiving
- Rec
- 20
- Yards
- 309
- TD
- 3
- Targets
- 25
15.4 Y/R80.0% Catch %
Rushing
- Yards
- 0
- TD
- 0
1 Att0.0 Y/C
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 70.9
- Pos rank
- WR3
35.3 Best Week 2 vs WAS15.4 Worst Week 1 @ NYG
Advanced Receiving Stats
Lamb is a downfield target (12.1 yards per target last season), with a 24.8% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 12 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 12.4 | 91st | 9.3 | 83rd |
| Fantasy points per target | 2.04 | 93rd | 1.08 | 51st |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.54 | 95th |
| YAC per reception | 4.3 | 62nd | 4.4 | 65th |
| Catch rate | 80.0% | 85th | 63.8% | 56th |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 24.8% | 84th | 19.9% | 76th |
| Snap share | 79.3% | 73rd | 75.0% | 65th |
| Air-yards share | 37.7% | 86th | 28.6% | 80th |
| Red-zone targets | 3 | 66th | 17 | 90th |
| Route participation | — | — | 67.2% | 58th |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 12.4 | 60th | 12.1 | 63rd |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (12 games, weeks 1–17) among 116. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Lamb produces per route and scores efficiently per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 8.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
23.6
Fantasy PPG
8.3
Targets/g
103
Rec yds/g
CeeDee Lamb career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 25 | 20 | 309 | 3 | 0 | 70.9 | 23.6 | — |
| 2025 | 14 | 117 | 75 | 1,077 | 3 | 2 | 200.9 | 14.3 | WR22 |
| 2024 | 15 | 152 | 101 | 1,194 | 6 | 70 | 263.4 | 17.6 | WR8 |
| 2023 | 17 | 181 | 135 | 1,749 | 12 | 113 | 403.2 | 23.7 | WR1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 156 | 107 | 1,359 | 9 | 47 | 301.6 | 17.7 | WR5 |
| 2021 | 16 | 120 | 79 | 1,102 | 6 | 76 | 232.8 | 14.6 | WR19 |
| 2020 | 16 | 111 | 74 | 935 | 5 | 82 | 215.7 | 13.5 | WR22 |
| Career | 98 | 862 | 591 | 7,725 | 44 | 390 | 1688.5 | 17.2 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
17.2
Career PPG
98 games over 7 seasons
94%
Availability
Share of team games he played
62%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
9.1
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Lamb has averaged 17.2 fantasy points per game over 98 games and 7 seasons, with three top-12 finishes (2022, 2023, 2024).
So far in 2026 he is at 23.6 per game, up 9.3 from 2025. His volume has held at about 8.3 targets a game, so the change is efficiency and scoring. His quarterback this season has been Dak Prescott.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Lamb's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,749Rec yards2023
- 12Rec TD2023
- 403.2Fantasy pts2023 · WR1
- 7,725Career rec yds2020–2026
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CeeDee Lamb Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does CeeDee Lamb have in 2026?
CeeDee Lamb has 70.9 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 23.6 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR3 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does CeeDee Lamb have this season?
CeeDee Lamb has 309 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 20 catches and 25 targets. His high was 153 yards, in Week 2 against the Commanders.
How many receptions does CeeDee Lamb have this season?
CeeDee Lamb has 20 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 6.7 a game, on 25 targets. His high was 8 catches, in Week 2 against the Commanders.
How many targets does CeeDee Lamb have this season?
CeeDee Lamb has drawn 25 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 8.3 a game, and caught 80% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 2 against the Commanders.
How many receiving touchdowns does CeeDee Lamb have this season?
CeeDee Lamb has 3 receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is CeeDee Lamb averaging?
CeeDee Lamb is averaging 103.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 309 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is CeeDee Lamb averaging?
CeeDee Lamb is averaging 15.4 yards per reception in 2026, 309 yards on 20 catches.
How many games has CeeDee Lamb played in 2026?
CeeDee Lamb has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were CeeDee Lamb's stats last season?
In 2025, CeeDee Lamb caught 75 of 117 targets for 1,077 yards and 3 touchdowns in 14 games. That was 200.9 PPR points (14.3 per game), a WR22 finish.
What are CeeDee Lamb's career NFL stats?
Across 7 seasons and 98 games, CeeDee Lamb has 591 catches for 7,725 yards and 44 touchdowns, for 1688.5 PPR fantasy points (17.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does CeeDee Lamb have in his career?
CeeDee Lamb has 47 touchdowns in his NFL career: 3 rushing and 44 receiving, over 98 games.
How many career receiving yards does CeeDee Lamb have?
CeeDee Lamb has 7,725 career receiving yards over 7 seasons, on 591 catches.
CeeDee Lamb Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
23.6
Targets/g
8.3
Rec/g
6.7
Rec yds/g
103.0
Yds/rec
15.4
Across 3 games in 2026, CeeDee Lamb has averaged 8.3 targets, 6.7 receptions and 23.6 PPR fantasy points per game. CeeDee Lamb has finished as a top-12 WR in 2 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 3. The best week was Week 2 against WAS (35.3 points); the lowest was Week 1 against NYG (15.4).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYG9th | L 20-28 | 15.4 | 8 | 5 | 44 | 1 | 8.8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | WR20 |
Week 1 · NYG · L 20-28 · 15.4 pts
How the 15.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | WAS1st | W 37-20 | 35.3 | 9 | 8 | 153 | 2 | 19.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 2 · WAS · W 37-20 · 35.3 pts
How the 35.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | BAL10th | L 31-34 | 20.2 | 8 | 7 | 112 | 0 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR11 |
Week 3 · BAL · L 31-34 · 20.2 pts
How the 20.2 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All three weeks in the WR1 range. For a wide receiver ranked WR3 overall, his weeks cluster in a range you can plan around, between WR3 and WR20.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week vs. Baltimore
7/8, 112 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Season high in a win
8/9, 153 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at the Giants
5/8, 44 yds, 1 TD. 1 carry, 0 rush yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (23.6)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Houston Texans
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Green Bay Packers
View matchup — Dallas Cowboys vs Philadelphia Eagles
CeeDee Lamb Game Log 2025
Games played
14
FPTS/G (PPR)
14.3
Targets/g
8.4
Rec/g
5.4
Rec yds/g
76.9
Yds/rec
14.4
Across 14 games in 2025, CeeDee Lamb has averaged 8.4 targets, 5.4 receptions and 14.3 PPR fantasy points per game. CeeDee Lamb has finished as a top-12 WR in 4 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 9. The best week was Week 13 against KC (24.2 points); the lowest was Week 3 against CHI (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PHI24th | L 20-24 | 18.0 | 13 | 7 | 110 | 0 | 15.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR14 |
Week 1 · PHI · L 20-24 · 18.0 pts
How the 18.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | NYG13th | W 40-37 | 20.2 | 11 | 9 | 112 | 0 | 12.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR10 |
Week 2 · NYG · W 40-37 · 20.2 pts
How the 20.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CHI3rd | L 14-31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR128 |
Week 3 · CHI · L 14-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 7 | WAS8th | W 44-22 | 22.0 | 8 | 5 | 110 | 1 | 22.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR11 |
Week 7 · WAS · W 44-22 · 22.0 pts
How the 22.0 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | DEN25th | L 24-44 | 14.6 | 10 | 7 | 74 | 0 | 10.6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | WR18 |
Week 8 · DEN · L 24-44 · 14.6 pts
How the 14.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | ARI18th | L 17-27 | 15.5 | 12 | 7 | 85 | 0 | 12.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR22 |
Week 9 · ARI · L 17-27 · 15.5 pts
How the 15.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 11 | LV14th | W 33-16 | 17.6 | 7 | 5 | 66 | 1 | 13.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR14 |
Week 11 · LV · W 33-16 · 17.6 pts
How the 17.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | PHI24th | W 24-21 | 11.5 | 11 | 4 | 75 | 0 | 18.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR28 |
Week 12 · PHI · W 24-21 · 11.5 pts
How the 11.5 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | KC29th | W 31-28 | 24.2 | 9 | 7 | 112 | 1 | 16.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR5 |
Week 13 · KC · W 31-28 · 24.2 pts
How the 24.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | DET4th | L 30-44 | 18.1 | 8 | 6 | 121 | 0 | 20.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR10 |
Week 14 · DET · L 30-44 · 18.1 pts
How the 18.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | MIN31st | L 26-34 | 17.1 | 10 | 6 | 111 | 0 | 18.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR15 |
Week 15 · MIN · L 26-34 · 17.1 pts
How the 17.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | LAC21st | L 17-34 | 11.1 | 7 | 6 | 51 | 0 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR31 |
Week 16 · LAC · L 17-34 · 11.1 pts
How the 11.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | WAS8th | W 30-23 | 9.6 | 10 | 5 | 46 | 0 | 9.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR38 |
Week 17 · WAS · W 30-23 · 9.6 pts
How the 9.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | NYG13th | L 17-34 | 1.4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR100 |
Week 18 · NYG · L 17-34 · 1.4 pts
How the 1.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2025: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Nine WR1 weeks, two WR2 weeks and three busts. For a wide receiver who finished WR12 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR14 · Wk 2 WR10 · Wk 3 WR128 · Wk 7 WR11 · Wk 8 WR18 · Wk 9 WR22 · Wk 11 WR14 · Wk 12 WR28 · Wk 13 WR5 · Wk 14 WR10 · Wk 15 WR15 · Wk 16 WR31 · Wk 17 WR38 · Wk 18 WR100
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by the Giants
1/1, 4 yds.
Just 4.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Washington
5/10, 46 yds.
Just 4.6 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. the Chargers
6/7, 51 yds.
Just 7.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Minnesota
6/10, 111 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Detroit
6/8, 121 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Season high in a win
7/9, 112 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a win vs. Philadelphia
4/11, 75 yds.
Just 6.8 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week at Las Vegas
5/7, 66 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week vs. Arizona
7/12, 85 yds.
Just 7.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week at Denver
7/10, 74 yds. 1 carry, 2 rush yds.
Just 7.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
WR1 week vs. Washington
5/8, 110 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Chicago
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. the Giants
9/11, 112 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Philadelphia
7/13, 110 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
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CeeDee Lamb Game Log FAQ
How did CeeDee Lamb do in his last game?
CeeDee Lamb scored 20.2 PPR points in Week 3 against the Ravens, a 34–31 loss, a WR11 finish. He caught 7 of 8 targets for 112 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb score in his last game?
CeeDee Lamb scored 20.2 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Ravens, a WR11 finish for the week. That was 3.4 below his season average of 23.6.
How many receiving yards did CeeDee Lamb have in his last game?
CeeDee Lamb had 112 receiving yards on 7 catches in Week 3 against the Ravens, from 8 targets.
How many touchdowns did CeeDee Lamb score in his last game?
CeeDee Lamb did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Ravens; his 20.2 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did CeeDee Lamb have in his last game?
CeeDee Lamb caught 7 of 8 targets for 112 yards in Week 3 against the Ravens.
What were CeeDee Lamb's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 against the Commanders, a 37–20 win, CeeDee Lamb caught 8 of 9 targets for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns. That was 35.3 PPR points, a WR3 finish.
What was CeeDee Lamb's best game this season?
CeeDee Lamb's best 2026 game was Week 2 against the Commanders: 35.3 PPR points, a WR3 finish. He caught 8 of 9 targets for 153 yards and 2 touchdowns.
What was CeeDee Lamb's worst game this season?
CeeDee Lamb's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 1 at the Giants: 15.4 PPR points, a WR20 finish. He caught 5 of 8 targets for 44 yards and 1 touchdown, and ran for 0 yards.
How many games has CeeDee Lamb scored a touchdown in this season?
CeeDee Lamb has scored a touchdown in 2 of his 3 games this season, most recently in Week 2.
Can I see CeeDee Lamb's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Lamb's weekly results from any season from 2020 through 2025.
CeeDee Lamb Rest-of-Season Outlook
Efficient WR1 every week
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR22 last season at 14.3 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR3 at 23.6 PPR points per game, against 14.3 over 14 games last season (WR22). He's running ahead of last season's pace.
Last season he ranked 25th of 142 in target volume (19.3% target share), 28th of 142 in downfield role (27.7% air-yards share) and 9th of 142 in efficiency (2.49 yards per route run). His points come from his efficiency. Dak Prescott is his quarterback.
The job is secure: he's the listed starter and one of the best at his position. The main risk is health, and Jonathan Mingo is next on the depth chart if he misses time.
The next favorable matchups are the Texans in Week 4 (5th against WRs) and the Packers in Week 6 (10th against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 16, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Lamb's 2025 was a clear step down from his peak: limited to 13 games, he posted 117 targets, 75 catches, 1,077 yards and just 3 touchdowns, finishing as our WR10 with 125.9 fantasy points. That's a steep fall from the WR2 monster of 2023 (181 targets, 1,749 yards, 12 scores, 268.2 points) and even 2024's WR8 line. His target share dipped to 19.3%, yet a 0.248 EPA per play and 54.7% success rate show the efficiency held when he was on the field.
The context behind the dip matters more than the raw decline. George Pickens' arrival siphoned looks, and a stingier Dallas defense trimmed the offense's overall snap count, capping the ceiling Lamb once owned as the lone alpha. Still, with Prescott driving the passing game and a top-10 draft cost, the talent and floor remain elite. Treat him as a rock-solid WR1 whose blow-up upside is now shared, not gone.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Downfield role
Efficiency
- Average depth of target
- 12.0
- Drop rate
- 6.8%
- Red-zone targets
- 17
- Route participation
- 66.3%
- YAC per reception
- 4.3
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Texans in Week 4 and the Packers in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 HOU, 5thWk 5 TB, 26thWk 6 GB, 10thWk 7 PHI, 12th
- Heavy target volume19.3% target share, 25th of 142 WRs in 2025.
- Downfield role27.7% air-yards share, 28th of 142 WRs in 2025.
Risk
- HealthHis role is secure; if he misses time, Jonathan Mingo is next on the depth chart.
- A tough matchupThe Buccaneers in Week 5 (26th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
- DropsA 6.8% drop rate in 2025.
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CeeDee Lamb Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is CeeDee Lamb's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
CeeDee Lamb projects as an efficient WR1 every week for the rest of the 2026 season: a weekly starter in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. His efficiency (2.49 yards per route run, 9th of 142 WRs in 2025) supports that. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is CeeDee Lamb's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
CeeDee Lamb is the WR3 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in WR1 territory, a weekly starter in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is CeeDee Lamb's projected role going forward?
CeeDee Lamb is the listed starting WR, with Jonathan Mingo next on the depth chart. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will CeeDee Lamb get more targets?
CeeDee Lamb's targets are holding steady: 8.5 a game over his last two games against 8.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is CeeDee Lamb's fantasy football upside?
CeeDee Lamb's upside: his ceiling this season is 35.3 PPR points (Week 2, WR3), his efficiency (2.49 yards per route run, 9th of 142 WRs in 2025) gives him a weekly floor to build on and the Texans in Week 4 and the Packers in Week 6 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt CeeDee Lamb's fantasy value?
CeeDee Lamb's risks: Jonathan Mingo is next on the depth chart if he is benched or hurt and the Buccaneers in Week 5 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is CeeDee Lamb's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 2 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
CeeDee Lamb Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Final report: Friday, Oct 2Lamb hasn't appeared on an injury report this season.
Injury History at a Glance
Seven logged injuries in seven seasons, including three ankle injuries. His lost time is spread out: the most any one injury cost was 3 games.
Durability
81/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
High ankle sprain · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Ankle | 3 | 3 |
| Concussion | 2 | 2 |
| Shoulder | 1 | 2 |
| Elbow / arm | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 7 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Ankle injuries in 2021, 2024 and 2025
- Concussion in 2025, 4 games missed
- 7 games in 7 seasons, 3 of them in 2025
- 7 injuries spread across 4 body parts
CeeDee Lamb Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Lamb a game this season.
- 2025
Concussion 1 game
Sustained a concussion after hitting his head on the turf while attempting a catch against the Detroit Lions and was ruled out for the remainder of the game.
- 2025
High Ankle Sprain · Left 3 games
Suffered a left high ankle sprain when a defender rolled over his leg during a run play against the Chicago Bears.
- 2024
AC Joint Sprain · Right 2 games
Sustained a right AC joint sprain against the Atlanta Falcons and played through the injury for several weeks before being shut down for the final two games of the season.
- 2024
Ankle Injury Played through
Sustained an ankle injury in September that caused him to miss practice sessions but he did not miss any games.
- 2021
Concussion 1 game
Suffered a concussion and missed one game.
- 2021
Elbow Bruise Played through
Left a game against the Falcons with an arm bruise but did not miss any subsequent games.
- 2021
Ankle Sprain Played through
Sustained an ankle injury during practice but played in the following game against the Broncos.
If Lamb Misses Time
Next man up: Jonathan Mingo
Jonathan Mingo is next on the Cowboys depth chart at wide receiver. The targets would likely spread across the offense rather than pass to one player, so he's a waiver add only if Lamb misses time.
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Dak Prescott would lose one of his main options.
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CeeDee Lamb Injury FAQ
Is CeeDee Lamb injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, CeeDee Lamb is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is CeeDee Lamb playing this week?
CeeDee Lamb has no injury designation for Week 4 at the Texans on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Should you start him?
Has CeeDee Lamb missed any games this season?
No. CeeDee Lamb has played in every Cowboys game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is CeeDee Lamb's injury history?
CeeDee Lamb has 7 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 7 games in all: 3 for a left high ankle sprain in 2025, 2 for a right AC joint sprain in 2024, 1 for a concussion in 2025 and 1 for a concussion in 2021.
What was CeeDee Lamb's most recent injury?
CeeDee Lamb's most recent logged injury was a concussion in Week 14 of 2025. It cost him 1 game.
Does CeeDee Lamb have any recurring injuries?
Yes: ankle injuries in 2021, 2024 and 2025 (3 games missed) and concussion injuries in 2021 and 2025 (2 games missed).
What was CeeDee Lamb's worst injury?
CeeDee Lamb's longest absence came from a left high ankle sprain in 2025, which cost him 3 games of the 7 he has missed in his career.
Latest CeeDee Lamb News & Updates
Lamb delivers WR1 week vs. Baltimore
7 REC, 112 YDS (8 TGT)
20.2 fantasy points · WR11
Lamb caught 7 of 8 targets for 112 yards in the 34–31 loss vs. Baltimore. That was 20% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 2Sep 20W 37–20 vs WAS
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Standout effort in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)
Dominated in Week 2 victory with a standout performance.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 35.3 PPR points, a WR3 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Positive. Lamb posts season high in win vs. Washington
35.3 fantasy points · WR3 · 11.7 above his 23.6 average
Lamb caught 8 of 9 targets for 153 yards and two touchdowns in the 37–20 win vs. Washington. That was 29% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Scores in Week 1 loss on SNF (opens in new tab)
Found the end zone in Sunday night's Week 1 defeat.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 35.3 PPR points, a WR3 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13L 20–28 @ NYG
Fantasy impact: Positive. Lamb quiet in loss at New York
15.4 fantasy points · WR20 · 8.2 below his 23.6 average
Lamb caught 5 of 8 targets for 44 yards and one touchdown in the 28–20 loss at New York. That was 27% of the team's targets.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Cowboys Teammates News
Updates on Lamb's quarterback and target competition.
- Dak Prescott: Quiet day in wild Week 3 loss (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- George Pickens: Season-high volume in loss to Ravens (opens in new tab)George Pickens, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Dak Prescott: Elite performance in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- George Pickens: Slight improvement in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)George Pickens, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Dak Prescott: Held to 175 passing yards in loss (opens in new tab)Dak Prescott, QB. 105 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- George Pickens: Kept in check by Giants (opens in new tab)George Pickens, WR. 25 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Cowboys
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CeeDee Lamb News FAQ
What is the latest news on CeeDee Lamb?
The latest Lamb update, from September 27: Lamb delivers WR1 week vs. Baltimore. Lamb caught 7 of 8 targets for 112 yards in the 34–31 loss vs. Baltimore. That was 20% of the team's targets.
How does the latest CeeDee Lamb news affect his fantasy value?
Positively: he scored 20.2 fantasy points, a WR11 finish, 3.4 below his 23.6 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
CeeDee Lamb Bio
CeeDee Lamb is a wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, where he wears No. 88. Born April 8, 1999, in Richmond, TX, he attended Foster and played college football at Oklahoma.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Lamb in round 1, pick 17, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
In 98 regular-season games since 2020, he has caught 591 passes for 7,725 yards and 44 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 7 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Dallas Cowboys Current team2020–present
Selected in round 1, pick 17, of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 93 of 98 games.
College: Oklahoma
Transactions
- ContractAgreed to a four-year, $136 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys.
- ContractFifth-year option exercised by the Dallas Cowboys.
- SignedAgreed to a four-year, $14 million rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys.
- DraftedSelected by the Dallas Cowboys in round 1, pick 17.
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About CeeDee Lamb: Bio FAQ
How old is CeeDee Lamb?
CeeDee Lamb is 27 years old. He was born on April 8, 1999. 2026 is his 7th NFL season.
How tall is CeeDee Lamb?
CeeDee Lamb is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 198 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys.
How much does CeeDee Lamb weigh?
CeeDee Lamb weighs 198 pounds, his listed weight on the Dallas Cowboys roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does CeeDee Lamb wear?
CeeDee Lamb wears number 88 for the Dallas Cowboys. He plays wide receiver.
What position does CeeDee Lamb play?
CeeDee Lamb plays wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, wearing number 88. 2026 is his 7th season in the NFL.
What team does CeeDee Lamb play for?
CeeDee Lamb plays for the Dallas Cowboys as a wide receiver. He has been with the Cowboys since 2020.
Where did CeeDee Lamb go to college?
CeeDee Lamb played college football at Oklahoma, after attending Foster (TX). The Dallas Cowboys drafted him out of Oklahoma in 2020.
When was CeeDee Lamb drafted?
The Dallas Cowboys selected CeeDee Lamb in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 17th overall pick, out of Oklahoma.
What round was CeeDee Lamb drafted in?
CeeDee Lamb was a first-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, taken 17th overall by the Dallas Cowboys.
What pick was CeeDee Lamb in the NFL Draft?
CeeDee Lamb was the 17th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round.
Where is CeeDee Lamb from?
CeeDee Lamb went to high school in Texas, at Foster, before playing college football at Oklahoma.
When is CeeDee Lamb's birthday?
CeeDee Lamb's birthday is April 8. He was born on April 8, 1999 and is 27 years old.
How long has CeeDee Lamb been in the NFL?
2026 is CeeDee Lamb's 7th NFL season; he entered the league in 2020 as a first-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What teams has CeeDee Lamb played for?
CeeDee Lamb has played for the Dallas Cowboys. View his career statistics.
What year did CeeDee Lamb enter the NFL?
CeeDee Lamb entered the NFL in 2020, when the Dallas Cowboys drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 7th season.