Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb delivered such an outstanding performance on Saturday night that the NFL, unconvinced of the fairness and legality of his feats, promptly requested a urine sample. Following his team’s narrow victory over the Lions, Lamb found a notice awaiting him at his locker, indicating that he had been “randomly” chosen for a drug test.
The Cowboys were in dire need of a win against Detroit, both for boosting morale and enhancing their playoff prospects. Despite the odds not being in their favor, a victory could position them to clinch the top spot in the NFC East.
Lamb played a pivotal role in securing this crucial victory, contributing over half of his team’s total offense with an impressive 13 catches for 227 yards and a touchdown. Some argue that the 24-year-old might be the best wide receiver in the league, consistently dominating opposing defenses week after week.
His performance on Saturday marked a historic milestone, surpassing Michael Irvin’s single-season franchise records for receptions and yardage with 122 receptions and 1,651 yards. Notably, Lamb’s 92-yard touchdown became the second-longest in Cowboys history, and he achieved the first 200-yard+ game by a Dallas receiver since Amari Cooper in 2019.
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Adding to the intrigue, Lamb, who had expressed frustration about his early-season lack of touches, has undergone a remarkable transformation. However, the NFL’s swift decision to subject him to a drug test reflects the urgency with which they seek to ensure the integrity of his exceptional recent performances.