CeeDee Lamb’s Thanksgiving showdown against the New York Giants was more turkey than touchdown as the Dallas Cowboys’ wide receiver dropped passes like they were hot potatoes.
Lamb’s performance quickly became the main course of post-game chatter — a feast of frustration for the Cowboys faithful.
CeeDee Lamb’s Drops Spark Social Media Fury
Lamb’s hands were nowhere to be found in the Cowboys vs. Giants matchup, as the 25-year-old dropped three passes in the first half alone. Expressing frustration, one fan quipped, “CeeDee Lamb = Overpaid.”
Ceedee Lamb=Overpaid😂😭
— Hunter Blue (@Blueh88) November 28, 2024
Others pointed out the irony of him getting “paid millions to drop easy catches.”
The vitriol didn’t stop there. “Lamb has completely checked out on his team,” said another frustrated fan, capturing the sense of apathy some saw in his play.
Ceedee Lamb has completely checked out on his team. Absolute garbage. pic.twitter.com/4k9YcAngx1
— Thechek182 (@thechek182) November 28, 2024
One user noted, “CeeDee Lamb makes $2,000,000 a game and has already dropped 2 easy passes.” It seemed like his drops weren’t just a problem on-field but a symbol of his lack of focus.
The real kicker came from fans who slammed Lamb for his “customary wide-open drop,” believing it shifted momentum back to the Giants. One drop in particular was seen as a potential game-changer, though the Cowboys ultimately came out on top. Fans’ expectations for Lamb, who was expected to carry the Cowboys’ receiving core, were high, but with each drop, those hopes quickly dwindled.
Despite the criticism, as the team moves forward, it’s clear that Lamb’s future with the team might depend on more than just his ability to catch passes — it’s about proving he can handle the weight of those million-dollar expectations.
Lamb’s Drops Leaves Tom Brady Shaking His Head
Lamb’s Thanksgiving feast didn’t quite go as planned. In the Cowboys’ game against the Giants, the star receiver served up three first-half drops, one of which even left Tom Brady shaking his head. On a 3rd-and-1 in the second quarter, Cooper Rush dropped a dime to Lamb, who should have easily hauled it in. However, the ball hit the turf.
Brady, ever the perfectionist, couldn’t believe what he saw. “Wow. It’s actually a perfect throw from Rush. A-plus,” he said. “Look at CeeDee turn his head [before making the catch]. You just don’t see that from him very often. This guy is one of the great wide receivers in the NFL right now. He doesn’t expect to drop one ball all season.”
Lamb’s drops became the talk of the game. As the Cowboys march on, Lamb’s got to shake off the drops and live up to those big-dollar expectations.
Can the Cowboys Make the Playoffs?
After all the Thanksgiving games, the Dallas Cowboys are 5-7 and now have a 5% chance to make the playoffs.
They have a <0.1% chance for the first seed, a <0.1% chance for the second seed, a <0.1% chance for the third seed, a <0.1% chance for the fourth seed, a <0.1% chance for the fifth seed, a 0.8% chance for the sixth seed, and a 4.0% chance for the seventh seed.
Here’s what the NFC East race looks like after all the Thanksgiving games:
- The Philadelphia Eagles have a 92.7% chance to win the NFC East.
- The Washington Commanders have a 7.2% chance to win the NFC East.
- The Dallas Cowboys have a 0.1% chance to win the NFC East.
- The New York Giants have a 0.0% chance to win the NFC East.
Current NFC East Standings
- Philadelphia Eagles (9-2)
- Washington Commanders (7-5)
- Dallas Cowboys (5-7)
- New York Giants (2-10)