ARLINGTON, Texas — You can go ahead and add another shrimp on the barbecue for CeeDee Lamb as it relates to his stacking of both franchise and NFL records in his young, outstanding career. On Sunday night, in helping the ĂŰĚŇTV battle the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Lamb surpassed Jerry Rice in one specifically impressive fashion.
Lamb has now amassed the fourth-most yards from scrimmage by an NFL receiver in the first five seasons of a career, moving past Rice's mark (6,653).
Given how the season has gone, however, including the Cowboys having been officially eliminated from playoff contention prior to their win over the Buccaneers, Lamb isn't yet ready for the reality of his individual achievements this season to sink in.
"It is tough this year to really think about any of the accolades and accomplishments," said the two-time All-Pro.
As he stood in front of cameras refusing to move his right shoulder, it was clear just how much pain he was/is fighting through to remain available for the Cowboys as the season nears its conclusion.
"Right now, it is just about staying healthy and keeping my shoulder attached to my body — I'm going to be dead serious with you," So, right now, I think about it maybe in the offseason or something, but I'm definitely grateful for the opportunity, blessed to be in this position and continuing to do what I love."
But wait, there's more.
Lamb also passed Drew Pearson (489) with the fourth-most receiving yards on the Cowboys' all-time receptions list — continuing his pouring of cement on the foundation he's continually laying as the latest worthy member of the 88 Club.
But wait … there's … more.
Lamb also hit a landmark when he grabbed his 100th career reception to help the Cowboys cap off a drive with a one-yard rushing touchdown from Ezekiel Elliott late in the first half, stretching to a 20-7 lead against the Buccaneers, but here's what's even more impressive:
He did so after grabbing a 56-yard catch from Cooper Rush and then leaving the game after his afflicted shoulder was landed on by a defender, officially received an injury designation of questionable, and immediately re-entered the game to deliver that 100th career reception and what looked to be a touchdown initially, but was overturned upon review.
"I really scored," he said with a smile. "But yeah, my shoulder is out of whack. I'm not even gonna lie to you. I'm just out there battling and doing what I gotta do."
There's toughness, and then there's CeeDee Lamb.
"CeeDee just fighting to get back in there tells you a lot about him," said head coach Mike McCarthy.
This season has been bullied by all manner of adversity, and especially an injury bug that has tried its damndest to sink its teeth into Lamb, but hasn't been successful in its mission of costing him any playing time despite a very obvious shoulder injury he's been playing through for more than a month now.
His perseverance to remain on the field in a down season has put his leadership ability under a bright light, and even more impressive has been Lamb's ability to put up historic numbers despite Dak Prescott having suffered a season-ending injury on two occasions that thrust backup quarterback Cooper Rush into the role of QB1.
But no matter who's throwing the ball, Lamb remains one of the most dangerous receivers in the NFL and for the Cowboys; and in the history of the NFL, and in the history of the Cowboys.
Is that good? Seems good.
