Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) practices before the game at AT&T Stadium.
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Thursday Night Football can be both devastating and sobering. Look no further than the NFC matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Four days after posting 17 receptions for 189 yards and a touchdown versus the Houston Texans, CeeDee Lamb recorded two catches for nine yards and suffered a quad injury, per ESPN NFL Nation's Todd Archer.
The Cowboys' defense remains a serious concern, as they surrendered 145 rushing yards to Bucky Irving Jr. in a 24-16 loss, so they cannot afford to lose a core member of their offense. Lamb did reenter the game for an unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt, but he limped around the sidelines and was unavailable for Dallas' ill-fated final drive.
This squad is already in trouble after losing at home to a backup quarterback and falling to 2-3. If Lamb is forced to miss time, the Cowboys' playoff chances will seem very grim. While his health is the main priority, it is jarring to see the 27-year-old star wide receiver have a quiet outing in AT&T Stadium.
Despite throwing for 316 yards, Dak Prescott struggled to get comfortable against the Buccaneers. He tossed two interceptions, including one that essentially ended the game and was unable to maximize his opportunities. George Pickens and Ryan Flournoy did their best to ignite the passing attack, totaling 130 and 90 yards, respectively, but head coach Brian Schottenheimer is probably not going to celebrate the offense's overall performance.
CeeDee Lamb has until next Sunday night to get right, as Dallas prepares for a critical road game versus the Green Bay Packers (2-2).