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CeeDee Lamb on Dak Prescott: 'He's back'
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

CeeDee Lamb on how Dak Prescott looks after five-week hiatus: 'He's back'

By Clark Dalton  |  Last updated 10/21/22

Dallas wideout CeeDee Lamb smiled after he was asked about Dak Prescott's impending return.

"He looks like Dak. He's back," he said in a Thursday news conference. "He made some big-time throws in one-on-ones and team periods."

Perhaps Lamb's excited because he anticipates a surge in his numbers.

In two seasons, Lamb churned out big numbers with Prescott, becoming one of his favorite targets. He scored eight touchdowns and caught 104 passes for more than 1,000 yards playing with Prescott. 

Despite playing five games with backup quarterback Cooper Rush, Lamb produced a solid stat line. He averaged 76 yards per game, hauling in 31 targets. He's on track to finish with a career-high 94 receptions.

Prescott, who can extend plays with his arm strength and legs, creates more opportunities for Lamb and the entire passing game.

The Cowboys are 4-2, but they need to expand their playbook. They're averaging 182 passing yards per game, 27th in the NFL. 

The passing offense should improve with Prescott, Lamb, and wideout Michael Gallup all playing together for the first time this season. 

Lamb insinuated Prescott has additional motivation after some speculated a quarterback controversy with Rush was brewing during his absence. 

"I know for him he has a lot of things he wants to get off his chest," Lamb said. "He has all the energy, emotion, and buzz ready to play." 

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