Scott Engel labeled CeeDee Lamb a priority fantasy play, predicting a sharp rebound from last week’s drop-marred performance. Lamb still delivered 7 catches for 110 yards at Philadelphia and now faces a Giants secondary that allowed multiple explosive plays to Washington receivers. Engel reminded listeners that Prescott torched New York for 404 yards and five TDs in their last meeting at AT&T Stadium and highlighted Dallas’ 63 % red-zone pass rate in Week 1. With the Cowboys carrying a 27-point implied team total and the Giants surrendering a 126.3 QB rating on slot targets in the opener, Engel forecasted double-digit targets and top-5 wide-receiver upside for Lamb in both DFS lineups and season-long leagues.

Davis Mattek said CeeDee Lamb must be treated as an irreplaceable fantasy anchor. Over the past two seasons the average top-6 wide receiver has delivered 248 PPR points, while WR24 fell below 190 and players outside the top-30 slipped under 10 points per game. Mattek draws the elite cut-off at Brian Thomas Jr. (WR8) and argues that passing on Lamb, Justin Jefferson, or Ja'Marr Chase forces managers to pull a Puka-Nakua-level rabbit out of the hat just to break even. Because 11-personnel usage makes the position look deeper than it is, he advised spending first-round capital on one of these alpha receivers instead of hoping to back-fill later.

Strachan argued Lamb could push Ja'Marr Chase and Justin Jefferson for the WR1 crown. Dallas plans to lean even heavier on Dak Prescott’s arm because the run game "isn't going to be good," which could inflate Lamb’s already massive target share. With field-stretchers clearing out space underneath, Lamb projects for both volume and efficiency spikes, making him a strong pivot if Jefferson is gone at 1.04.

Tom Strachan called CeeDee Lamb the “don’t overthink it” pick at 1.05 when Jefferson is gone. Lamb is the only wideout with 150-plus targets in each of the last three seasons, and the arrival of George Pickens should improve coverage dynamics rather than threaten volume. Strachan emphasized that Lamb has previously thrived alongside stronger target competition and that Dallas’ offense funnels through him regardless of surrounding pieces. With a locked-in role and elite PPR profile, Lamb offers the cleanest blend of floor and ceiling among the tier that opens at pick five.

Jason Moore told listeners that, once the top three off the board are gone, he prefers CeeDee Lamb to Justin Jefferson at 1.04. Moore already has Lamb ranked ahead straight up and the minor hamstring issue that is keeping Jefferson out of practice only cements the tiebreaker for him. He views Lamb as the top wideout in the same tier as Jefferson, Jamar Chase and Bijan Robinson, calling the drop-off after those names "a slight break." Moore’s actionable advice: if you land at pick four and Chase, Barkley and Robinson are gone, click Lamb and don’t overthink the injury headlines around Jefferson.

Jake Ciely moved CeeDee Lamb to the second spot on his overall board, slotting him behind only Ja'Marr Chase and in front of Justin Jefferson and Puka Nacua. Ciely reminded listeners that Lamb averaged almost 24 PPR points per game two seasons ago – the same rate Chase posted last year – a mark Jefferson has never hit. With Dallas likely forced into high pass volume because of a shaky offensive line and Dak Prescott needing a bounce-back season, Ciely expects Lamb to reprise that WR1 overall ceiling. The combination of recent elite production, projected target dominance and game-script-driven volume makes Lamb, in Ciely’s view, the safest and highest-upside pick at 1.02 in season-long drafts.

Ian Hartitz declared CeeDee Lamb his No. 2 overall selection, ahead of Justin Jefferson and Malik Nabers. Hartitz reminded listeners that Lamb already posted an overall WR1 season two years ago, averaging nearly 24 full-PPR points (over 20 in half-PPR)—the same per-game clip Ja'Marr Chase delivered last year. With Dallas projected to "score 40 points a game" and lacking target competition behind Lamb, Hartitz sees a clear path back to a 30-plus percent target share and double-digit touchdown ceiling. He labeled Lamb the safest bet to finish as the top wide receiver in 2025 drafts.

Tom Strachan argued that CeeDee Lamb belongs on the Chase/Jefferson tier for 2025 drafts. Lamb has banked 150-plus targets in three straight seasons – the only receiver to hit that mark each year – and Strachan expects the number to rise because the Cowboys’ ground game ‘looks woeful.’ He added that the arrival of George Pickens as an upgrade on Jalen Tolbert should ease coverage and boost offensive efficiency. With Dak Prescott’s unquestioned WR1 role and a likely pass-heavy script, Strachan labeled Lamb one of the ‘very best’ hero-WR selections and a legitimate threat to finish as fantasy’s overall WR1.

Davis Mattek opened his Best Ball Mania room by taking CeeDee Lamb at 1.04, explaining that Justin Jefferson’s lingering hamstring issue adds needless downside to an identical 4.2 ADP slot. Mattek argued drafters get the same elite target-share ceiling with Lamb but without Jefferson’s soft-tissue re-injury risk. In a tournament where advancing out of Week 1 is everything, he prefers the healthier Cowboys star as the safer anchor for high-stakes best-ball builds.

Ryan Noonan argued that CeeDee Lamb’s 1,200-yard season prop at plus money is mispriced because Dallas cannot get Dak Prescott to 4,000–4,500 passing yards without Lamb eclipsing that number. Prescott has cleared 4,500 in two of his past three healthy seasons and was on pace for it again before last year’s injury. The new Pickens-Lamb duo forces defenses to play honest, increasing Lamb’s catchable targets. With Brian Schottenheimer calling run-pass-option heavy concepts and a backfield Noonan labeled "one of the worst in football," Dallas projects top-five in pass attempts. Lamb already owns a 30% target share; at that volume a modest 8.7 yards per target lands him around 1,350 yards. Noonan called the plus-money over a "really good look" and a correlated wager alongside any Dak alternate-yardage bets.

Jason Moore said he will try to trade for CeeDee Lamb everywhere if the wideout stumbles out of the gate. Moore noted Dallas opens versus the Giants, travels to Chicago, and then hosts Green Bay – three defenses he expects to limit passing production and create a brief window to buy low. He reminded listeners that Lamb ranked WR11 through the first four weeks last season yet climbed to WR4 by Week 9, underscoring Lamb’s ability to surge once the offense settles. Because Lamb commands an elite target share from Dak Prescott, Moore believes any early dip is temporary and advised sending offers before the Week-5 breakout window closes.

Jason Moore said CeeDee Lamb has as good a shot as anyone to finish as the overall WR1 in 2025. Moore expects Dallas to push its pass rate even higher because the Cowboys 'cannot run the ball' and the defense could be less dominant if Micah Parsons misses time. He pointed out that Lamb’s target share has hovered near 30 % the past two seasons, and Dallas has no proven target competition that threatens that volume. Moore added that Lamb still produced multiple double-digit weeks during last year’s notoriously slow start and then averaged nearly 20 fantasy points per game once the offense found its footing. He projects another 160-plus targets and elite red-zone usage, making Lamb a locked-in top-three pick for season-long leagues and a priority DFS core play whenever his price dips.

Hartitz pointed out that Lamb has scored more half-PPR points per game than any other receiver since 2023 and now plays on a roster with "no viable RBs" and the NFL’s 31st-ranked scoring defense from last year. He expects those weaknesses to funnel even more pass volume in Dak Prescott’s direction, creating regular shootouts and locking Lamb into an overall WR1 path despite already gaudy production.

Adam Rank predicted a notable bump for CeeDee Lamb now that Dak Prescott is back healthy. Rank added that newcomer George Pickens will "pull the top off the defense," keeping safeties deep and opening the middle of the field where Lamb feasts. With improved quarterback play and better spacing, Rank views Lamb as a Tier-1 receiver capable of matching last year’s elite output.

Ryan Noonan called CeeDee Lamb’s 1,150-yard season prop “laughably low.” He argued Dallas projects for top-five pass volume because of a shaky secondary, questionable offensive line depth, and a backfield already dealing with injuries. Noonan noted every scenario where Dak Prescott clears 4,000 yards—an alt bet he likes—requires Lamb to push 1,200-plus yards. With Lamb entrenched as the first read and the Micah Parsons contract saga threatening more shoot-outs, Noonan endorsed both the standard over 1,150 and aggressive alt totals.

Passing on quarterback entirely, Francesconi advised selecting CeeDee Lamb at the back of round one to open a Fake-Punt build. He pointed to Lamb’s 31% target share and league-leading 1800 receiving-yard pace over the final 10 games of 2024 as proof the Dallas offense is now "his". With Dak Prescott extending through 2029, Francesconi treats Lamb as a safer multi-year asset than any non-rushing QB, noting that Lamb finishes as a top-3 dynasty WR in every DLF ranker’s July update.

Hayden Winks said CeeDee Lamb should be the second player off the board and the clear WR2 behind Justin Jefferson, arguing Lamb actually profiles as the better fantasy asset for 2025. Lamb has been the overall WR1 in half-PPR points per game across the past two seasons while commanding 152 targets last year—almost double the next Cowboy receiver. Winks expects Dallas to stay extremely pass-heavy under Brian Schottenheimer, and he highlighted a dome-heavy December schedule (at Lions, vs Vikings, vs Chargers, at Commanders) that could fuel shootouts. He added that any Micah Parsons absence would drop the defense from elite to awful, forcing even more passing. With Dak Prescott already a top-8 fantasy QB in four of his last five full seasons and fully in sync with Lamb after a drama-free training camp, Winks sees target dominance, high-tempo scripts, and a cushy late slate combining to give Lamb legitimate overall-WR1 upside.

Candayman said that despite Lamb being drafted as early as the 1.01-1.02 last year, the Cowboys star is still a smash piece in 2025 best-ball rooms. He pointed to Dak Prescott finally being fully healthy again and reminded listeners that the last time Prescott played a full season he finished as the MVP runner-up. That combination, in Candayman’s eyes, gives Lamb the weekly spike-week profile you need to anchor a $2 million tournament roster, especially if his current ADP is even a few picks cheaper than it was a season ago.

Pat Fantasy Dog Pound advised grabbing CeeDee Lamb at the 1.06 instead of auto-clicking Justin Jefferson when a drafter is already heavy on Jefferson shares. He said the structure works better because, “we’ve been seeing over and over again how easy it is to get running backs in the second and even the third.” By pivoting to Lamb you still secure an elite WR but keep roster diversification intact while taking advantage of the deep RB pocket that routinely delivers starter-worthy backs like Josh Jacobs and Travis Etienne after pick 20. Pat framed it as a simple exposure and roster-construction edge for Best Ball Mania drafts in August.

Josh passed on Bijan Robinson, Jameer Gibbs and the post-elite quarterback tier to grab CeeDee Lamb at 1.09 in a Superflex/TE-premium dynasty start-up. He argued that full-PPR dynasty rewards long-term wide-receiver stability more than short-lived running-back peaks. Lamb, age 26, already posts elite target volume and is tied to a proven Dallas passing attack, so Josh expects "four, five plus years of peak performance." His build-goal is to win both the WR slots and the two flexes with alpha receivers, accepting some risk at RB2 later. Lamb is the cornerstone of that plan.

Best Ball Guy explained why he is selecting CeeDee Lamb over Justin Jefferson whenever both receivers fall to the 1.05 range in Underdog drafts. Jefferson is already dealing with a minor camp hamstring tweak, and Best Ball Guy remembers the season in which Jefferson missed time with a similar soft-tissue issue. Because Lamb was already his top-ranked wideout, the additional injury risk breaks the tie firmly in Lamb’s favor for best-ball purposes.

Jason Moore recommended building around CeeDee Lamb and then waiting until the double-digit rounds for Dak Prescott. He noted the combo literally won titles two seasons ago and believes the environment is even better in 2025 because Dallas’ defense “is going to be much worse” and the running game is “probably near non-existent.” That should force higher passing volume, letting managers grab a first-round alpha receiver and pair him with a dirt-cheap QB who still owns week-winning ceilings.

Whalen ranked CeeDee Lamb over Justin Jefferson because a healthy Dak Prescott— whom he still considers a top-10 real-life and top-5 fantasy QB— supercharges the Cowboys’ passing ceiling. He downplayed George Pickens siphoning targets, suggesting Pickens could actually help Lamb by drawing defensive attention, something Lamb has lacked since Amari Cooper left. Lamb finished "fine" last year despite minor injuries; with Prescott back, Whalen expects another top-three finish.

Jim Coventry said fantasy drafters picking out of the 4-spot should open with CeeDee Lamb because the Cowboys remain one of the league’s most pass-heavy, high-powered attacks and Lamb is Dak Prescott’s unquestioned first read. Coventry expects another season of target-hog usage after Lamb averaged 11.2 targets per game last year and led all wideouts in games with 10-plus targets. He prefers Lamb over Malik Nabers at that slot and would only bump Lamb down if the unlikely scenario of Justin Jefferson falling to 1.04 materializes.

Best Ball Guy said he now prefers CeeDee Lamb to Justin Jefferson straight up in the mid-first round. His case: when Dak Prescott was last fully healthy, Lamb finished as the overall WR1, and Dallas has quietly rebuilt its offensive line—ETR recently ranked it fifth after three straight drafts spent on early-round trench picks. With no trustworthy run game to siphon touches, Lamb projects for massive volume, and stacking him with Dak is cheaper than pairing Jefferson with J.J. McCarthy. BBG thinks the combination of elite ceiling and easier stack access makes Lamb the plus-EV choice at pick 1.05.

Nick Whalen ranked CeeDee Lamb ahead of Justin Jefferson because he trusts Dak Prescott’s stable quarterback play more than rookie J.J. McCarthy’s unknown ceiling in Minnesota. Whalen believes the Cowboys finally landed a legitimate No. 2 wideout in George Pickens, which should draw safety help and create more single coverage for Lamb rather than siphon targets. With Dallas returning the league’s second-highest neutral-situation pass rate and Lamb already commanding a 30% target share, Whalen sees a safer floor and equal ceiling relative to Jefferson, making Lamb his preferred choice at pick 5 in PPR drafts.

Danny Brasco leaned to the OVER on CeeDee Lamb’s 6.5 touchdown prop. He framed it as a "vibes plus volume" wager, arguing Lamb’s star status guarantees target demand regardless of how efficient Dak Prescott is. Lamb already flashed a ceiling with 12 touchdowns in 2023 and led the entire offense in red-zone targets (12). Brasco believes the arrival of George Pickens will draw away some CB1 attention and create more single-coverage looks for Lamb, while Brian Schottenheimer’s scheme historically peppers its WR1. Although Jake Ferguson still siphons some low-aDOT looks near the goal line, Brasco trusts Lamb’s established chemistry with Dak and his proven red-zone chops to eclipse the modest 6.5 line.

Joey B passed on Saquon Barkley and Bijan Robinson at pick 1.03 and insisted on taking CeeDee Lamb instead. He said that Underdog drafts routinely create a wide-receiver avalanche, wiping out the position by the mid-second round. By anchoring his Best Ball Mania team with Lamb—Dallas’s clear target-share leader—he believes he secures irreplaceable weekly ceiling at a position that becomes scarce fastest, while running-back points can be back-filled later in the draft.

Andy Holloway said he would instantly accept CeeDee Lamb over Ashton Gentry in dynasty. Holloway argued that Lamb, still only 26, already is the player drafters hope Gentry might become: a perennial top-five producer who has cleared the scary second-contract hurdle at a fantasy-friendly position. He reminded listeners that wide receivers retain value and production longer than running backs—Lamb projects for at least four more elite seasons—whereas even ‘generational’ backs flame out quickly once the rookie deal ends (he cited Todd Gurley’s sudden collapse and Saquon Barkley’s bumpy ride as cautionary tales). Holloway framed Gentry’s profile as exciting but inherently fragile because RB shelf life is unpredictable and second contracts are never guaranteed. In startups he would still select Puka Nacua, Malik Nabers, Brian Thomas Jr. and Amon-Ra St. Brown before considering any back, including Bijan Robinson, reinforcing his belief that trading Gentry for Lamb is an easy win for contenders and rebuilders alike.

Erik Beimfohr labeled CeeDee Lamb the best first-round value. Lamb’s 2024 eruption—highlighted by two most-efficient games with backup quarterbacks—proved he is QB-proof and matchup-proof. Despite running mates like Jalen Tolbert, KaVontae Turpin and Ryan Flournoy, Lamb still soaked up elite usage and refused to leave the field even while injured. Beimfohr loves the bankable floor/ceiling combo and notes that Lamb’s ADP is a tick cheaper than Justin Jefferson or Ja’Marr Chase, sometimes sliding past them entirely. He even prefers Lamb over Chase in certain builds, calling him an easy click in early best-ball drafts.

Jason Moore projected that CeeDee Lamb will remain an elite WR1 even after Dallas added George Pickens. Moore adjusted Lamb’s target share from 31 % down to 28-29 %, but believes the efficiency gains from cleaner coverage will offset the minor volume loss. With defenses now forced to honor Pickens’ boundary speed, Lamb can live in the slot and underneath, areas where he averaged 2.77 yards per route and a league-best 653 yards after catch last season. Expect fewer doubles, more yards-after-catch opportunities, and continued high-value red-zone work. Moore still ranks Lamb inside his top-5 season-long wideouts and compares the situation to A.J. Brown/DeVonta Smith in Philadelphia—two top-10 receivers co-existing because the defense cannot focus on one.

Mattek argued that adding George Pickens is an overall plus for CeeDee Lamb rather than a threat. Lamb already posted a 29 percent target share when Amari Cooper and Michael Gallup were on the field; Mattek expects a similar alpha share with better overall offensive efficiency now that defenses can’t bracket-cover Lamb on every critical down. He predicts the market will overreact and nudge Lamb from the 1.04–1.05 range to 1.06–1.07, creating a small buying window. Mattek stressed that Pickens will raise Dallas’ passing floor and red-zone trips, giving Lamb more scoring chances even if his raw share dips by a point or two.

Hayden Winks pushed CeeDee Lamb ahead of early-round running backs, noting the Cowboys’ depth chart leaves him ‘competing with nobody’ for targets after the team failed to add meaningful receiver help. Lamb already led the NFL in target share over the final eight weeks of 2023 and now pairs with an affordable Dak Prescott–Jake Ferguson stack that rarely costs premium picks. Winks likes Lamb even more in May drafts because rounds two through seven are loaded with running-back values, allowing drafters to start WR-anchor with Lamb and still scoop discounted backs later. He expects Lamb’s ADP to solidify inside the top four once projection models highlight a potential 190-target season.

Billy Jones urged drafters not to fade CeeDee Lamb despite the recent ADP bump into the top-5 picks. Dallas exited the draft without adding a single pass-catcher, leaving Lamb’s 31% 2023 target share almost uncontested. Jones’ value chart shows Lamb’s pick-to-pick "worth" rising from 78 to 82 after a modest four-spot climb, an 11.6% increase that he believes still understates Lamb’s ceiling. With running backs like Bijan Robinson falling, Jones expects continued wide-receiver thirst to push Lamb ahead of Robinson and possibly even into the No. 3 overall slot. He recommended staying aggressive on Lamb in Best Ball builds, especially when stacking with Dak Prescott.

Erik Beimfohr moved CeeDee Lamb up to the 1.02 slot in his Best Ball ranks, trailing only Christian McCaffrey. Dallas ignored pass catcher in both free agency and the draft, meaning Lamb returns to a target vacuum after already leading the league in receptions (143) and finishing second in fantasy points per game. Beimfohr also noted that Lamb proved quarterback-proof during Dak Prescott’s injury stretch—he averaged 20.5 PPR points with Cooper Rush under center in 2023—so the floor remains intact even if Prescott misses time. With unparalleled volume on a proven superstar, Beimfohr prefers Lamb over Tyreek Hill and Justin Jefferson and views him as the safest non-RB selection on the board.

Jason Moore hammered the over on 185 targets for CeeDee Lamb, predicting Dallas will funnel roughly 200 looks to its franchise receiver. The Cowboys failed to land a wideout during the first three rounds, left the draft with only Jaden Blue at running back, and currently list Jalen Tolbert, Jonathan Mingo and a rumored Amari Cooper trade target as Lamb’s running mates. Moore pointed out that Lamb already commanded 181 targets last season—sixth-most since 2010—and Dallas is projected to throw even more after replacing 338 vacated touches from Pollard and Dowdle with less efficient backs. With Mike McCarthy historically peppering a true WR1 (Davante Adams averaged 11.1 targets per game under McCarthy in Green Bay), Moore slotted Lamb at WR1 overall in early redraft rankings and labeled him a mandatory first-round anchor in best-ball tournaments.

Andy Holloway ranked CeeDee Lamb as his WR2 and called 2024 a "best‑case bad year." Lamb missed one game, gutted through a recurring shoulder issue in several others and still finished as the WR8. His fantasy points per game plunged from 19.7 to 14.2 almost entirely because his touchdowns were cut in half, something Holloway expects to normalize with a healthy Dak Prescott. Lamb led all wideouts in broken tackles last season, underscoring his after‑catch upside, and he has virtually no target competition: the Cowboys’ backfield and secondary pass‑catchers are unsettled. Holloway framed Lamb as a locked‑in first‑round pick whose TD regression should push him back into top‑five overall territory, making him a priority in both redraft and best‑ball formats.