Ceedee Lamb Shines, Then Fumbles in Wild Cowboys Win Over Indy

WHO:

DallasCowboys.com - CeeDee Lamb, an All-Pro Dallas Cowboys receiver, had a major role in the team’s win over the Indianapolis Colts.

DallasCowboys.com - George Pickens was ruled out before kickoff with a hamstring injury.

DallasCowboys.com - Ryan Flournoy made a key late-game catch, with Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner covering him.

DallasCowboys.com - Lamb credited Dallas’s defense with ending the game and praised Flournoy for winning a one-on-one matchup.

Fox News - Lamb’s performance included a fourth-quarter fumble in the red zone.

WHAT:

DallasCowboys.com - Dallas beat Indianapolis 27-23 for its fourth win of the season.

DallasCowboys.com - Lamb recorded 10 receptions for 195 receiving yards and a touchdown.

DallasCowboys.com - Lamb had two offensive pass-interference penalties and a false start; he said he believed he had three penalties in the second half, along with a fumble.

DallasCowboys.com - Lamb’s fumble was initially ruled down by contact, then overturned after review.

DallasCowboys.com - Flournoy caught a 46-yard pass on Dallas’s final offensive drive, helping the Cowboys gain momentum and field position before scoring a touchdown.

Heavy NFL - A headline and brief description said Lamb called out referees after his 195-yard performance and that his play included mistakes; no additional details were provided.

Heavy NFL - A headline and brief description characterized Lamb’s play as “wild” and “disastrous,” without providing further details.

WHERE:

DallasCowboys.com - The game was played in Indianapolis.

DallasCowboys.com - Dallas’s upcoming home matchup with the San Francisco 49ers is at AT&T Stadium.

WHY:

DallasCowboys.com - Lamb said he felt he could have done more despite his statistics, citing his penalties and fumble. He said he needed to improve as a leader and “just end the game.”

DallasCowboys.com - Lamb said the Cowboys needed a win before facing San Francisco and expected the matchup to require extensive preparation and execution.

HOW:

DallasCowboys.com - Lamb said he lost his balance after being hit in the back while trying to make a move, and used the arm holding the ball to steady himself. He said, “I know not to use the ball to keep my balance next time,” while maintaining that he thought he was down by contact.

DallasCowboys.com - Lamb said he encouraged teammates to seize their opportunity after Pickens was unavailable and defenders focused on him; he said the safety was rolling toward him.

Dallas beat Indianapolis 27 to 23, earning its fourth win of the season. CeeDee Lamb caught 10 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown, but fumbled. Ryan Flournoy’s late 46-yard catch helped set up Dallas’s winning touchdown.