With Strong Closing Argument, Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb Secures All-Pro Spot

Since Dez Bryant in 2014, the Dallas Cowboys have not had a receiver chosen for the First Team All-Pro. However, the newest “88 Club” member is poised to alter that. “It’s an unbelievable experience for me,” Lamb remarked following his amazing New Year’s Eve weekend. “We’re looking forward to keeping it going.”

What is the “it”? The Cowboys still have plenty to play for in Week 18 against the Washington Commanders as they try to secure both the NFC East title and No. 2 seed in the NFC. But Lamb made his closing argument to be an All-Pro in front of a national audience Saturday evening against the Detroit Lions, and it’s one that Perry Mason would have been proud of.

Highlighted by a a 92-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Dak Prescott — one of the most exciting plays of the NFL season — Lamb put together a monster performance in a 20-19 win over the Lions in Week 17. Lamb finished the night with 13 catches for 227 yards and a touchdown. With Michael Irvin — another all-time great No. 88 in attendance — Lamb set new Cowboys single-season records for catches (122) and receiving yards (1,651). Lamb leads the NFL in catches, with 10 more than Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins. He’s second only to Hill in receiving yards.

The race for the third and final All-Pro spot at receiver may come down to Week 18, with A.J. Brown of the Philadelphia Eagles, Puka Nacua of the Los Angeles Rams and Amon-Ra St. Brown of the Lions among those still in the race. But the first two spots have been secured. Related: CeeDee Pee: Lamb Drug Test Ordered by NFL Hill is likely going to fall short of setting a new single-season receiving record, but with 1,717 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns, the future Hall of Famer is going to be a First-Team All-Pro for the fifth time in his career. He may also win Offensive Player of the Year.

Additionally, Lamb has secured one of the three seats for himself. Lamb was a second-team All-Pro the previous season, but in 2023 he will be selected to the first team. Lamb is almost guaranteed to finish in the top five, but he is unlikely to win Offensive Player of the Year unless he repeats his Week 17 effort against the Commanders on Sunday afternoon. Related: Was Lions Coach Too Aggressive and That’s Why Cowboys Won? Lamb will, surprisingly, have as many First-Team All-Pro selections as both Bryant and Irvin had at the end of their careers with only one.

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