Will CeeDee Lamb Play This Week? What Fantasy Owners Need to Know About Cowboys WR Status

Following a loss to the Detroit Lions last Thursday night, the Dallas Cowboys greatly hurt their chances at making the postseason, falling to 6-6-1 on the season.

It was a close game that was won at the end of the game, but prior to the conclusion of the game, the Cowboys suffered a big loss.

Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb went down with a second-half injury. He did not return back to the game as a result.

What Happened to CeeDee Lamb? 

With 12:42 left in the third quarter of Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Lions, CeeDee Lamb slammed his helmet on the turf as he attempted to come down with a jump ball.

A scary moment occurred after the hit as Lamb laid on the ground and froze up, while putting his fingers in the air, revealing injury to brainstem nuclei.

CeeDee Lamb suffered an ugly brain injury on this play. Note Tua-like fingers, an unsettling version of the fencing response which reveals injury to brainstem nuclei. Sad fact: brainstem damage can increase the risk of mental health & psychiatric disorderspic.twitter.com/7wsgH0Sfxw

— Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. (@ChrisNowinski1) December 5, 2025

Is CeeDee Lamb Playing Sunday? 

In order for CeeDee Lamb to play in this Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, he has to pass concussion protocol. As of Tuesday morning, it sounds like the Cowboys are optimistic about his Sunday availability.

Vice President Stephen Jones and head coach Brian Schottenheimer each provided positive updates regarding Lamb’s current status. Schottenheimer said Lamb is doing good and has been progressing well Jones also said that he’s doing a good job recovery from the concussion.

#DallasCowboys VP Stephen Jones on WR CeeDee Lamb (concussion): “He’s doing a good job. He’s meeting all the thresholds that you need to meet that will get him to where he can play this week. So far he’s had no setbacks.” pic.twitter.com/dgbmkLwvg0

— The Cowboys Network (@TheCowboysNet) December 8, 2025

CeeDee Lamb Fantasy Outlook

Any time that CeeDee Lamb is active, he is a must-start option in fantasy football. This season, he has 57 receptions for 865 yards and three receiving touchdowns. Prior to his exit against the Lions, Lamb had six catches for 121 yards with almost most of the second half left to play.

Best Fantasy Replacements If CeeDee Lamb Misses This Week

If you have to replace CeeDee Lamb this week in fantasy football, there could be a few gems that could help you win your matchup available on waiver wires.

Guy like Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson and Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins are available in most fantasy leagues and are two guys that have been productive recently.

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