The Cowboys have one of the better reception legions in the NFL. Their depth will be tested on Thanksgiving Day.
Amari Cooper will miss the second game due to a positive COVID test result. That would knock out one of the Cowboys’ top two receivers.
Meanwhile, CeeDee Lamb is dealing with a concussion. However, he had limited training on Wednesday, so he only needs to be examined by an independent neurologist to be able to play.
However, that is no guarantee. And if Lamb can’t play, Dallas will start some talented receivers that may not be familiar to the casual NFL fan.
What will Dak Prescott’s weapons collection look like on Turkey Day? And who could his number 1 recipient be? Here’s a chart of the Cowboys’ uncertain wide receiver depth ahead of their Thursday afternoon clash with the Raiders.
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Cowboys WR depth chart
The Cowboys have one of the best ‘reception legions’ in the NFL when they’re healthy. Even when Amari Cooper goes up against the Raiders, their depth is solid enough. Things could go awry if CeeDee Lamb can’t play, but they still have four receivers who have proven to be quality players during their NFL careers.
1. CeeDee Lamb
If Lamb clears the concussion protocol, he will be the clear #1 recipient for the Cowboys against the Raiders. That means he’ll probably catch the attention of Las Vegas’ best cover singer, Casey Hayward.
Lamb leads the Cowboys with 740 yards receiving over 50 catches this season. He also has six TDs received. He’s Dak Prescott’s favorite target and one of the great young collectors in the NFL. He’s the real #1 pick on this foul and will get plenty of goals if he plays on Thanksgiving Day.
2. Michael Gallup
Gallup has been neglected in this Cowboys attack, as he has missed nearly half of Dallas’ season and has appeared in only three games so far. The fourth-year pass catcher saw his best season in terms of catches (5), goals (10) and yards received (44) last week when facing Captains with Cooper (COVID ) out and Lamb (concussion protocol) exits the game early.
Over his career, Gallup has averaged 15.2 yards per catch and had 1,107 yards receiving the ball in 2019. The 6-1 receiver was a good threat down the field and will continue to be seen as one. real number 2 receiver when Cooper is out. And if Lamb can’t compete, he’ll be the #1 target.
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3. Cedrick Wilson
The Cowboys are fine without Gallup because Wilson has played his role well. Wilson played 10 games and won 316 picks and 3 touches out of 23 catches. He’s the number 3 scorer and doesn’t always hit a lot of goals – he had 34, sixth best on the team – but he broke some big plays.
Wilson has also occasionally hit the pass this season, and he completed both of his attempts for 57 yards. Dallas will no doubt find a way to get the ball in his hand at least a couple of times. He averages 13.7 yards per reception, the second-highest on the team behind only Lamb among players with 10 or more receptions this season.
4. Noah Brown
Brown has emerged as a player of quality depth for the Cowboys this year. He’s only caught eight passes this season but has created 117 yards. The 6-2, 225-pound receiver is a comprehensive fallback that is both physical but can also act as a field threat.
Brown will act with Cooper. He’s played 28% of the attacks this year and was the No 4 scorer for most of the year because of Gallup’s injury.
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5. Malik Turner
Turner caught five of seven goals from 35 yards and two touches in the Cowboys’ loss to the Broncos. His output has largely come in garbage times, but he represents another big-bodied receiver that can catch controversial catches and will be larger than most defensive defenders.
6. Simi Fehoko
Fehoko has played just four fouls this season. He has remained untargeted and inactive since Week 3. He can be dressed up if Lamb can’t compete, but the fifth round rookie will only be an emergency intensive pick in case. there.
