CeeDee Lamb Returns, Leads Cowboys Past Commanders with 110 Yards

CeeDee Lamb returned from a high-ankle sprain and immediately reasserted himself as the Dallas Cowboys' top receiving threat, hauling in five catches for 110 yards including a 74-yard touchdown in Sunday’s 44-22 victory over the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium. Lamb had not played since injuring his ankle in Week 3 and missed three games before returning in Week 7.

Lamb’s long reception came when he and fellow wideout George Pickens connected on a seam route, with two Commanders defenders converging and allowing Lamb to race into the end zone. The play capped a one-play drive and pushed Lamb past 7,000 scrimmage yards for his career, reaching that milestone in 85 games, the fastest in franchise history. Pickens finished with four catches for 82 yards and the pair celebrated together in the end zone.

The Cowboys offense, already one of the league’s most productive units, produced one of its highest outputs of the season with Lamb back in the lineup. Quarterback Dak Prescott completed several key throws, and the offense combined touchdowns, field goals and sustained scoring drives throughout the game. Prescott’s recent run of efficient play has coincided with the unit’s high...