Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has shared his unfiltered thoughts ahead of the team’s upcoming clash with the Carolina Panthers.
This season has been anything but smooth for the Cowboys, who have faced numerous challenges, including losing their star quarterback Dak Prescott to a season-ending injury. Backup QB Cooper Rush managed a 2-2 record in Prescott’s absence, but the team’s playoff hopes suffered a blow after a 27-20 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Following the defeat, Lamb didn’t hold back about the team’s struggles. Despite delivering an impressive performance with six receptions for 93 yards and a touchdown while managing a shoulder injury, Lamb described the mood in the locker room with one succinct word: “It sucks.” He elaborated, “Obviously, we needed that win, and we didn’t get it. It hit us hard in the locker room. I don’t have much more to say, but yeah, it sucks.”
When asked if this loss was harder to swallow than others this season, Lamb responded, “They all hurt the same. They build up, and this is the result.”
Still, Lamb found a silver lining, particularly in the team’s defensive efforts. He praised the defense for creating opportunities, even if the offense couldn’t fully capitalize. “The defense did a great job stopping them and giving us chances,” Lamb said. “We didn’t capitalize on some, and after halftime, we kind of stalled offensively.”
Regarding his shoulder injury, Lamb provided some insight during a December 5 press conference. “It’s not a pleasant feeling for anyone who’s had an AC joint sprain,” he admitted. “But it’s manageable. You take it day by day and keep recovering.” Reflecting on playing through the pain, he added, “It starts as a mental challenge before the pain becomes unbearable.” Lamb also mentioned that he faced a similar injury during his freshman year at Oklahoma in 2017, which has helped him understand how to cope.
Looking ahead, the Cowboys are gearing up to face the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, December 15. Interestingly, the Panthers are favored to win for the first time in two years. Despite this, the Cowboys remain determined and aren’t ready to be counted out just yet.
