Is CeeDee Lamb Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Giants vs. Cowboys)

The latest injury update for Dallas Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb in Week 13 against the New York Giants.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is an elite prop target in Week 13. / Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been limited by back and foot injuries during practice in recent weeks, but it hasn’t kept him out of a game for Dallas.

Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb: “I’m banged up, I’m not even going to lie to you. … I’m willing to do whatever, to go out there and do whatever to have my presence felt. … I’m all for the team winning, as you can tell.

“This is definitely one of the toughest years for me, body-wise.… pic.twitter.com/L0T0Qs3mwY

— Jon Machota (@jonmachota) November 26, 2024

It appears that will once again be the case in Week 13, as Lamb is not listed on Dallas’ final injury report for Thanksgiving Day against the New York Giants. The star wideout previously said that he expects to play in the game.

Tyler Smith (ankle/knee) and Cooper Rush (knee) both said they expect to play Thursday. CeeDee Lamb (shoulder) is as banged up as he's ever been. He expects to play. Cowboys had eight players who didn't participate today in practice.

— Calvin Watkins (@calvinwatkins) November 26, 2024

After beating the Washington Commanders in Week 12, the Cowboys are favored at home in Week 13, but they’ve yet to win or cover the spread in a single game at AT&T Stadium this season.

Lamb, who has been targeted heavily by Cooper Rush, could be in line for a big game on Thursday against a Giants defense that ranks 24th in the NFL in EPA/Play this season.

Here’s a breakdown of his prop bets for Thursday’s NFC East matchup. 

Best CeeDee Lamb Prop Bets for Thanksgiving Day vs. Giants

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

• Receptions: 6.5 (Over -120/Under -110)
• Receiving Yards: 67.5 (Over -115/Under -115)
• Anytime TD: +180

My favorite prop bet for the Cowboys’ star receiver is on his receptions for Week 13. 

Over the last six weeks, Lamb has at least 10 targets in each game, reeling in seven or more passes in five of those matchups.

His usage has not gone down even with Cooper Rush under center, as he’s received 10, 12 and 12 targets the last three weeks, turning them into six, eight and 10-catch games. 

While the yardage isn’t really high – Lamb’s highest receiving yards total with Rush is 93 and he has one game with just 21 yards – the targets are going to be there.

With Ferguson banged up and the Cowboys lacking proven options on the outside behind Lamb, I’ll back him against a Giants defense that he torched for seven receptions, 98 yards and a score earlier this season.

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