Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Jeff Gladney found himself on the receiving end of a "welcome to the NFL" moment from fellow rookie, CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys.
It happened in the second quarter of their Week 11 game on Sunday. It also included CeeDee Lamb putting up one of the greatest catches you’ll ever see on a football field.
Facing a 2nd-and-goal from the Minnesota 4-yard line, Andy Dalton attempted a lob to Lamb just outside of the left hash. The minute the ball was released, it seemed obvious that Dalton had overthrown his target.
Lamb had other ideas.
CeeDee Lamb with one of the best catches you'll ever see. #DallasCowboys pic.twitter.com/H2bzmeQS1p
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) November 22, 2020
This is just incredible. The mid-air adjustment. The one-handed catch. The display of elite-level athleticism. Still finding a way to come down with the ball and a 13-7 Cowboys lead.
There are few players in the modern history of the NFL who have boasted an ability to make a catch of this ilk. Randy Moss comes to mind first.
A legit NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate, Lamb headed into Week 11 having caught 44 passes for nearly 600 yards and three touchdowns in nine games. The rookie first-round pick from Oklahoma is absolutely legit.
Those watching Lamb’s catch on Sunday agreed.
With starting QB play, CeeDee Lamb would be talked about as one of the best wideouts in the game 11 games into his career.
— Blogging The Boys (@BloggingTheBoys) November 22, 2020
CeeDee Lamb with one of the greatest catches that you will ever see.
— RJ Ochoa (@rjochoa) November 22, 2020
(via @NFL) pic.twitter.com/OmHoyh3qni
NFL CATCH OF THE YEAR BY CEEDEE LAMB TWISTING IN MIDAIR IN THE END ZONE TO SNAG AN OFF-TARGET THROW FROM ANDY DALTON AND HOLD ON AS HE HIT THE GROUND HARD ON HIS BACK.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 22, 2020
But no really how CeeDee Lamb?!
— George Jarjour (@gjarjour) November 22, 2020
pic.twitter.com/fJXfuye2JJ
That one of the most spectacular catches you'll ever see by CeeDee Lamb. Ridiculous body adjustment.
— Brad Evans (@NoisyHuevos) November 22, 2020
CEEDEE LAMB ARE YOU KIDDING ME
— Sunday Night Football (@SNFonNBC) November 22, 2020
If you simply look at the stat line after the game, you'll think Dalton earned that TD throw to Lamb.
— Patrik [No C] Walker (@VoiceOfTheStar) November 22, 2020
Nah.
Lamb earned that TD catch from Dalton.
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