CeeDee Lamb Reveals What He Told Dak Prescott in Cowboys’ Win Over Steelers

Dak (60M) and CeeDee (34M) are first and second in contract average at their positions

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, left, reacts with wide... — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, left, reacts with wide receiver CeeDee LambAP

The Dallas Cowboys pulled off a dramatic last-second comeback to defeat their long-time rival, the Pittsburgh Steelers, 20-17 last night. The rivalry between these two teams is storied, having met three times in the Super Bowl, with Pittsburgh taking the first two victories and Dallas winning their last meeting in 1996. The game last night had a bit of everything-starting with a delay of more than an hour due to a lightning storm in the area. After the storm passed, both defenses dominated the first half, with the teams going into the locker room with the Cowboys up 6-3. The game’s first touchdown came in the third quarter when Steelers quarterback Justin Fields connected with tight end Connor Heyward for a 16-yard score.

Dak Prescott’s Turnovers Nearly Cost Dallas the Game

While Dallas ultimately came out on top, they looked far better throughout the game than the score suggests. If it weren’t for Dak Prescott’s three turnovers-two interceptions and a fumble-the Cowboys could have cruised to victory. Two of Prescott’s mistakes came in critical moments. The first was a fumble at the Steelers’ 20-yard line caused by T.J. Watt, and the second was an interception in the red zone on a pass intended for CeeDee Lamb when Dallas was just 10 yards away from scoring. After the errant throw, cameras caught Lamb on the sideline visibly frustrated with Prescott, who sat silently with his head down. Lip readers may debate whether Lamb said “sub par throw” or “jump ball,” but either way, it’s clear Lamb wants Prescott to trust him to make the big plays.

Watch the tense moment between Lamb and Prescott here:

Cowboys’ Top-Paid Stars Struggle to Connect Early in the Season

Though Dallas secured the win, the chemistry between their top-paid stars has been rocky early this season. CeeDee Lamb has 25 receptions for 378 yards and two touchdowns, but despite being Prescott’s favorite target, defenses often double-cover him, limiting his production. It’s also worth noting that Lamb is the second-highest-paid wide receiver in the NFL, earning $34 million, and Prescott, with his $60 million contract, has to prove he can consistently deliver as the highest paid player in the NFL.

On a positive note, both Jake Ferguson and Jalen Tolbert stepped up last night, taking some of the defensive pressure off Lamb. Tolbert’s touchdown came thanks to the defense focusing on Lamb, leaving Tolbert in a one-on-one matchup, which he won with pure speed on a crossing route. However, the rest of October presents challenges for the Cowboys as they face several teams with strong running games-a weak point for Dallas, which has already cost them their two losses this season.

Next Sunday, the Cowboys host the Detroit Lions, who had a bye this week, giving them extra time to prepare for the matchup. It’s shaping up to be a tough game for Dallas, followed by their own bye week. After that, they’ll take on the San Francisco 49ers, the reigning NFC champions. Although the 49ers are not the same without Christian McCaffrey, they remain a formidable opponent, and the Cowboys will need all the preparation they can get.