CeeDee Lamb hauled in a short completion on the second play of the game and raced 37 yards down the left sideline into Atlanta territory. For a Dallas offense that had struggled so immensely the week prior, it was a revelation, and a relief, for the crowd at AT&T Stadium. But Lamb’s explosive play did more than set the tone for the Cowboys. It signaled the full potential of the Cowboys receiving corps now that Michael Gallup had returned from an extended stay on injured reserve.
With no disrespect to Cedrick Wilson and his fantastic play in relief this season, Gallup’s presence brings a new dimension to the Dallas passing game, allowing Lamb to shift back inside when needed, where so few nickel corners have a prayer of containing him.