WR: CeeDee Lamb - DAL

2024 Season Summary

• Games Played: 15 (missed final two due to shoulder)

• Receptions: 101 (tied 7th in NFL)

• Receiving Yards: 1,194 (tied 8th)

• Touchdowns: 6 (tied 35th)

• Yards per Rec: 11.8

• Yards per Game: 79.6

• Efficiency Trends: Catch rate dropped from 74.6% in 2023 to 66.4% in 2024, leading to fewer receptions and yards

• Quarter Splits: Dominant in 1st half (71 REC, 877 YDS, 4 TD) vs much quieter 2nd half (30 REC, 317 YDS, 2 TD)

• Home/Road: Equal yardage both home (597) & away (597), though home average was higher (13.6 vs 10.5 YPR)

• Big Plays: 152 targets earned 537 YAC, showing his ability after the catch

• League Rank: 9th in receiving yards

• Durability: 5th straight 1,000+ yard season, but ended early due to shoulder injury suffered Week 9 and re-aggravated

2025 Fantasy Outlook

1. Usage & Volume

He totaled 152 targets in 2024 (~10.1 targets/game). Despite a drop from peak (~181 targets in 2023), he's still QB Dak Prescott’s top-downfield option and the addition of George Pickens adds volume intrigue, not displacement.

2. Efficiency & Role

Y/R was down to 11.8, but YAC (537 yards) remained strong, averaging 14 yards after catch per game. His big-play capacity remains intact; earlier-game dominance supports high floor in PPR.

3. Health & Usage Pattern

Played through a shoulder injury mid-season; shut down Weeks 17–18. Offseason recovery has been complete with no surgery required. He's expected to be healthy in 2025.

4. Game-flow Dependence

Target volume was front-loaded; second-half production lagged (only 30 receptions post-halftime). If Cowboys trend toward balanced play clocks, his half-game dips may persist.

5. Supporting Cast & Competition

New complement George Pickens is expected to draw coverage, potentially freeing Lamb for cleaner looks. Dallas' overall offense aims to be more vertical with new coaching staff.

Headliner Take

CeeDee Lamb returns in 2025 as a proven WR1 with one of the safest fantasy floors in the league: he’s posted four straight 1,100+ yard seasons and never dipped below ~8.9 targets per game (489 targets in the last 3 years). His 79.6 receiving yards per game and 24% target share in 2024 ranked him top‑15 among WRs. With Dak Prescott healthy, a full offseason of rehab, a healthy shoulder, and the addition of George Pickens which should free up easier coverage, Lamb is well-positioned to reclaim elite PPR value anchoring Dallas' passing game volume while retaining high YAC and efficiency metrics. Another lock to be a Top 12 WR.