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Lamb started this game and wasn’t officially removed until the beginning of the second half, but he wasn’t much of a factor here as the Cowboys had nothing to play for. The 26-year-old will end the season with 75 catches on 117 targets for 1,077 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games. This is the fewest receiving yards Lamb has had since his rookie year and the fewest touchdowns he’s ever had in an NFL season. That’s a bit shocking considering that Dak Prescott is in a battle to lead the NFL in passing yards. Obviously, some of that is the three games Lamb missed due to injuries, but playing alongside a legitimate second wide receiver in red zone weapon George Pickens was also a factor. Pickens is set to enter free agency, so the Cowboys will need to decide if they want to, or can, pay to bring him back. If not, Lamb may go right back to being a threat for 1,500 yards.

Lamb and quarterback Dak Prescott were disconnected throughout, with the bulk of his receptions going for short yardage. His game-high was only a 24-yard catch, while positive game script against the Commanders allowed Dallas to ride the ground game in the second half. It was a disappointing end to an up-and-down, injury-impacted season for the veteran alpha receiver, who could fall to the tail end of the first round in coming fantasy drafts this offseason.

Lamb became the first Cowboys wideout since Michael Irvin to go over 1,000 yards for five straight seasons. And yet, you’re mad. Curious! Lamb was never really uninvolved, but couldn’t hit the big play and managed just a 2/7 receiving line in the red zone as Los Angeles’ defense constricted Dak Prescott’s throwing lanes. He’ll be an obvious WR1 against the Commanders in Week 17. We know that doesn’t help you right now.

Not a surprise after he made it back to the field today. Lamb is in line for a WR1 workload against the Chargers in Week 16. Lamb missed the first two days of practice this week, though he was taking mental reps and otherwise involved on Thursday. Managers can plug him right into the lineup and worry about their other spots.

Lamb has missed the first two days of practice due to an illness, but his getting on the field in any capacity should be a good sign for his Week 16 availability. Players sidelined with illnesses tend to be good to go by game day, so we’d expect a positive report on Lamb before the weekend when the team releases its final injury report.

ESPN’s Todd Archer reports that Lamb “was involved in the meetings this morning,” which is encouraging for his Week 16 availability. The Cowboys (6-7-1) are clinging to the playoff bubble. Unless something goes awry, they should have their No. 1 wide receiver on the field for their Week 16 game against the Chargers. He is a WR1 if active.

This is probably nothing, but it’s worth having on the radar if you are continuing on Lamb for fantasy production. Lamb should be able to play through the issue as long as he practices in some capacity this week. Coming off a 111-yard outing versus the Vikings, Lamb will be locked in for a WR1 ranking as long as he gets cleared to play.

Lamb handily led the team in targets and yardage but failed to find the end zone on a night quarterback Dak Prescott didn’t manage a passing touchdown. The veteran alpha was leaned on heavily throughout as George Pickens’ bout of disinterested play continued into Week 15, but disguised coverages and unique blitz packages from Brian Flores’ Minnesota defense made life continually difficult for all parties. Now all but eliminated from postseason contention, Lamb and the Cowboys move forward in another lost season as they prepare to face the Chargers in Week 16.

With extra time to heal up after getting concussed in a Thursday night matchup against the Lions, Lamb is now good to go in a pivotal Week 15 game against the Vikings. Lamb turned in arguably his best performance of the season before going down last week, totaling six catches for a season-high 121 yards in just one half of play. He can be trusted as a WR1 in this week’s fantasy playoff matchups.

As long as Lamb remains symptom-free, he should be good to go for the Cowboys’ Week 15 game against the Vikings. The Cowboys last played on Thursday night, in Week 14, allowing Lamb extra time to rest before practicing this week. It seemingly paid off. He can be started as a WR1.