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Since CeeDee Lamb entered the NFL in the 2020 season, Dallas Cowboys fans have eagerly awaited the full potential of his partnership with quarterback Dak Prescott.
While injuries limited their time together in 2020 and 2022, Prescott and Lamb played full regular seasons together in both 2021 and 2023—and the results speak volumes.
In those two seasons, the Cowboys posted a combined record of 24-10, won two NFC East titles, and featured one of the most explosive offenses in football.
Let’s take a deep dive into how impactful the Dak-Lamb connection has been when both are healthy and available for a full season.
In 2021, Dak Prescott returned from his devastating 2020 ankle injury with a vengeance, and Lamb made the leap from promising rookie to full-fledged offensive weapon.
The Cowboys fielded the league’s No. 1 offense in total yards and points. Dak and Lamb were at the center of it all.
Prescott displayed elite efficiency and command of the offense. He was particularly sharp at home, where the Cowboys averaged over 36 points per game.
Lamb emerged as Prescott’s most trusted target. He led the team in receiving yards and continued to develop as a precise route runner and big-play threat.
While 2021 was strong, 2023 was the season where everything clicked. The chemistry, trust, and execution between Prescott and Lamb reached elite levels—and both delivered the best seasons of their careers.
Though the playoff loss was disappointing, the offense soared during the regular season thanks to Prescott and Lamb’s dominance.
Prescott was decisive, accurate, and dangerous from the pocket. He led the NFL in touchdown passes and was second in completion percentage.
Lamb had a historic season that earned All-Pro honors and redefined the Cowboys’ passing identity. He was deployed everywhere—outside, slot, even in the backfield—and no defense could consistently shut him down.
The Prescott-Lamb connection...
