CeeDee Lamb's fumble costs Dallas a lead before late rally
The Cowboys' star receiver recorded 195 receiving yards and a touchdown on Sunday, but a late fumble allowed Indianapolis to take the ball back with the game on the line.
By Layla Richardson ·
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb surrendered the ball in the fourth quarter, handing the Indianapolis Colts possession while the visitors held a three-point advantage. The turnover occurred on a third down from the Cowboys' 39-yard line, a moment that temporarily threatened to end the game in a draw or a loss.
Quarterback Dak Prescott threw the pass while under pressure from a blitz. Lamb caught the ball near the ground and began running toward the end zone. He gained 25 yards on the play, moving the ball into the red zone before losing control of the football.
The Colts recovered the fumble. Officials reviewed the play to determine if the ball hit the ground due to contact from a defender. The review upheld the call, confirming the fumble and giving Indianapolis a new possession with time remaining.
The blunder was a rare mistake for Lamb, who has been one of the most productive players in the league this season. He has recorded 60 receptions for 709 yards and six touchdowns, ranking in the top three among all NFL wide receivers in each of those categories.
Lamb finished Sunday's game with 10 catches for 195 yards and one touchdown. His performance helped Dallas maintain a lead for most of the fourth quarter. The Cowboys entered the fourth quarter with a 24-16 advantage after a strong first-half performance.
The Colts mounted a comeback to close the gap. The final score was 27-23 in favor of Dallas. The victory marked a win for the Cowboys in a close contest against Indianapolis.
Lamb is a five-time Pro Bowl selection. His stats this season place him among the elite pass catchers in the league. The Cowboys' win secured their position in the standings for the week.
