CeeDee Lamb hauled in two huge touchdowns in Week 7 against the Philadelphia Eagles, but get this: he only put up 74 yards on five receptions. That’s the wild stat line that has everyone scratching their heads after a Monday night game where he was still targeted a game-high 12 times. You want the ball going to your star receiver, absolutely, but those yardage totals are starting to look a little… concerning.
Touchdowns Masking a Trend?
Look, two scores are massive. Those were Lamb’s first touchdowns since Week 4, so you know he was hungry for them. And for fantasy folks, that’s clutch value right there. But let’s be real, 74 yards is not what you expect from a top-tier guy. This marks his third straight game with less than 75 yards, which is a stark contrast to the three games before that where he was absolutely cooking, topping 110 yards in each one. It’s a weird spot to be in, celebrating the scores but feeling a bit underwhelmed by the overall receiving output.
The Ground-Heavy Shift and Lamb’s Future
So what’s going on? It seems that offense is leaning hard into a ground-heavy approach. The passing game was definitely scaled back on Monday night, and if that’s a long-term plan, it changes things for everyone. The good news for Lamb, and for anyone watching that offense, is that he still saw double-digit targets for the third time in his last four games. That’s a clear sign they still want to get him involved, even with the shift. If anyone can weather this kind of strategic change and still be a productive force, it’s Lamb. He remains a must-start WR1, but it’s clear the way they’re getting him the ball is evolving.
What this means long-term for that offense, who knows? The team’s commitment to a ground attack is certainly an interesting development. But for now, Lamb’s still the guy you want out there, finding ways to hit paydirt even when the yardage isn’t piling up like it used to.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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