PFF's CeeDee Lamb ranking raises some serious questions

Pro Football Focus is currently releasing their Top 50 NFL Players list, and per usual the rankings are causing much debate.  This year’s early reveal of players ranked 50-31 has sparked some strong reactions, with the biggest being the placement of star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb. Lamb is ranked 36th in PFF’s list, and despite his elite production and status as one of the league’s top wideouts, this ranking feels wildly disrespectful.

Lamb’s 2024 campaign was filled with obstacles. Quarterback Dak Prescott missed significant time, wide receiver Brandin Cooks missed half the season, and tight end Jake Ferguson also missed extended time too. These injuries allowed defense to single out Lamb, by consistently double or triple teaming him all season long. 

Despite this, Lamb still had a very productive season. Lamb still posted 101 catches, 1,194 yards, and seven touchdowns, marking his fourth straight 1,000 yard campaign. Lamb’s consistency is undeniable, and his proven track record is more than enough to prove his worth to the NFL community. 

In 2023, Lamb was arguably the second best wideout in football, only behind Tyreek Hill and his insane season. Lamb had 1,749 yards that year, and finished third in Offensive Player of the Year. Over the past three seasons, Lamb has totaled 4,302 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns, while also racking up 1,715 yards after the catch. These numbers are not just good- they are special, especially when you consider the time Dak has missed during his career.