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George Pickens scores 17-yard TD, Cowboys trail Buccaneers 24-16

Dallas pulled within one score after George Pickens' touchdown, but CeeDee Lamb is questionable to return.

By Cole Hartwell

George Pickens caught a 17-yard touchdown reception to bring the Cowboys within 24-16 of the Buccaneers. Dallas went for two points, but Dak Prescott’s pass was incomplete, leaving the Cowboys trailing by eight with 5:26 remaining.

What happened

The Cowboys got a break when Tampa Bay went for it on fourth-and-goal from the Dallas 1 with 8:36 left. Sean Tucker was stopped for no gain by Jaishawn Barham.

Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is questionable to return, according to NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk.

Context

Pickens had 9.5 PPR points in Week 4 with 3 targets, 2 receptions, and 75 receiving yards, and he played 86% of snaps. Entering the game, he had 40.5 PPR points with 28 targets, 18 receptions, and 225 receiving yards this season.

Lamb has been Dallas’ leading receiver, with 112.2 PPR points, 46 targets, 37 receptions, and 4 receiving touchdowns through Week 4.

Depth chart

If Lamb cannot return, George Pickens is the next receiver after Lamb, followed by Ryan Flournoy. Flournoy has 23.4 PPR points with 23 targets and 13 receptions this season. KaVontae Turpin, Jonathan Mingo, and Camden Brown are further down the depth chart.

What’s next

The Cowboys are playing the Buccaneers in Week 5. The game is in progress.

🏈 Fantasy impact

The Cowboys’ receiving outlook would shift significantly if CeeDee Lamb is unable to return. George Pickens is already having a strong game with this touchdown, and he would see more targets as the primary option. Pickens entered the week with a 13.9 PPR projection and has now scored. Ryan Flournoy would be the next beneficiary if Dallas needs another receiver to step up; he has 23.4 PPR points on 23 targets this season. Keep an eye on Lamb’s status, but Pickens is the main add in this scenario.

Quick answers

Is CeeDee Lamb returning to the game?

CeeDee Lamb is questionable to return, according to NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk.

Sources

  1. NFL schedule, Week 5 (ESPN)
  2. Player data (Sleeper)
  3. Dallas Cowboys depth chart, WR (Sleeper)
  4. Cowboys close to within 24-16 on George Pickens' TD as CeeDee Lamb is questionable to return (NBC Sports / ProFootballTalk)

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