Dak Prescott Just Showed You Who His No. 1 WR Is, And It’s Not CeeDee Lamb

CeeDee Lamb, the guy who’s been absolutely lighting up the league this season for the Dallas Cowboys, isn’t getting the rock early in their Week 5 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Seriously, the guy is healthy and active, but he hasn’t even been targeted yet. It’s a wild turn for someone who’s been on such a tear.

The “Hot Start” That Went Cold, Fast

Heading into the 2026 season, there was actually a debate among some folks about who Dallas’s top receiver really was. George Pickens had an insane 2025 campaign, putting up over 1,400 yards, while Lamb finished second in receiving yards but missed time due to an injury. But that “debate” was pretty much over after Lamb exploded out of the gate in 2026, not only leading the Cowboys in receiving yards, but the entire dang league. He was the unquestioned alpha, right? Well, fast forward to Week 5, and that red-hot start hasn’t carried over into the early going against the Bucs.

What’s Actually Happening on the Field?

So, what’s the deal? Is Lamb hurt? Nah, he’s totally healthy and ready to go. The issue, it seems, is that Dak Prescott has been preferring George Pickens more in the first quarter. Oof. On top of that, the Buccaneers had a monster nearly 10-minute drive on their first series of the game. That ate up a ton of clock and kept the Dallas offense off the field entirely, limiting any chances for Lamb or anyone else to get going. But come on, this is CeeDee Lamb we’re talking about here. You can bet your bottom dollar he’s not going to go catchless for much longer.

While Lamb’s early silence is a real head-scratcher and probably frustrating for Cowboys fans, you know he’s too good to stay quiet for long. Speaking of Week 5, make sure you’ve got your calendar marked for Sunday’s action. Our very own Seattle Seahawks are battling the San Francisco 49ers at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX. Go Hawks!

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Originally reported by The Sporting News.