WHY ISN'T CEEDEE LAMB PLAYING?

Locked for Lamb — Fantasy Forecast for CeeDee Lamb's Week 15 Status

The news hasn't been good for CeeDee Lamb over the past week, and it is only getting worse. On Thursday, it was reported that Lamb would not be able to practice in full due to a foot injury, making it very unlikely that he will suit up in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. This is beyond the dreaded "day-to-day" injury label and bears similarities to the same injury that has sidelined Michael Gallup since Week 3. With Gallup also missing Wednesday's practice, the Cowboys are facing the prospect of playing without their top two receivers.

The Extent of Lamb's Injury

CeeDee Lamb underwent an MRI on his left foot after re-injuring it during Monday's practice. The tests revealed that he had suffered a sprained Lisfranc joint, an injury commonly seen in football.

Severity of the Injury

Typically, Lisfranc joint sprains are categorized into three grades based on the severity of the ligaments damaged. Grade 1 sprains involve a mild tear of one or more ligaments, Grade 2 sprains involve a more severe tear of two or more ligaments, and Grade 3 sprains are complete tears of three or more ligaments. While the exact severity of Lamb's injury hasn't been disclosed, it's believed to be a Grade 1 or Grade 2 sprain, which is why he's expected to miss some time.

What It Means for Lamb and the Cowboys

Lamb has already been ruled out for Week 15, and it's quite possible he could miss additional games. The Cowboys have a Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, followed by a Week 17 contest against the Tennessee Titans. The Week 17 game could be particularly important, as the Cowboys are in contention for the NFC East title. Lamb's projected absence will leave a significant void in the Cowboys' passing attack with Noah Brown, Michael Gallup, and Dalton Schultz emerging as the top targets for Dak Prescott.

Fantasy Impact

Lamb's injury is a major blow to fantasy managers. He is one of the most productive wide receivers in the league and has been a consistent performer all season. With Lamb out, fantasy managers will need to find a replacement receiver. T.Y. Hilton likely to see more playing time and targets while Gallup's targets will increase if he is active. Gallup has been relatively productive when healthy and could be a WR2 for fantasy purposes in a Lamb-less offense.

Conclusion

CeeDee Lamb's injury is a significant blow to the Cowboys' passing attack and fantasy teams that rely on him. With Lamb out, fantasy managers will need to find a replacement receiver. Noah Brown and Michael Gallup could both see increased targets and production in Lamb's absence, but both players come with some risk.

FAQs

1. What is the extent of CeeDee Lamb's injury?
   Lamb has suffered a sprained Lisfranc joint in his left foot. The severity of the injury hasn't been disclosed, but it's believed to be a Grade 1 or Grade 2 sprain.

2. How long will CeeDee Lamb be out?
   Lamb is expected to miss at least one game and possibly more. The Cowboys have a Week 16 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles, followed by a Week 17 contest against the Tennessee Titans.

3. Who will replace CeeDee Lamb in the Cowboys' offense?
   Noah Brown, Michael Gallup, and Dalton Schultz are expected to see increased targets and production in Lamb's absence.

4. Is CeeDee Lamb droppable in fantasy football?
   Lamb is a top-10 receiver when healthy and should not be dropped in most fantasy leagues. However, fantasy managers may need to find a replacement receiver for the next few weeks.

5. What other injuries are affecting the Cowboys' passing game?
   Michael Gallup is also dealing with a foot injury and is questionable for Week 15. If Gallup is also unable to play, the Cowboys' passing attack will be severely depleted.