Is CeeDee Lamb playing this week vs Bucs? Cowboys WR's Week 16 status explored

CeeDee Lamb is one of the few players in the NFL where a down year seems like a career year for another at his position. Lamb has seen his stats dip in a tough season for the Dallas Cowboys, but he's still on track to end the campaign among the best in most statistical categories.

Let's examine Lamb's availability ahead of the Cowboys' Week 16 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Is CeeDee Lamb playing this week?

Yes, CeeDee Lamb is playing this week. From all indications, the pass catcher will feature against Dallas' NFC rivals on Sunday.

According to CBS Sports, Lamb participated fully in Thursday's training session. However, it was also reported that he has been dealing with an AC joint issue since Week 9. The injury has caused significant discomfort, which affected several of his performances.

While Lamb looks set to participate in Week 16, some of his teammates are in danger of missing out. Trevon Diggs and Nick Vigil haven't trained throughout the week due to injuries while Eric Kendricks has been absent for personal reasons. They will have Friday's training session to prove their fitness and availability before the Tampa Bay game.

How has CeeDee Lamb performed this season?

CeeDee Lamb has been one of the few positives in a tough season for the Dallas Cowboys. Injuries have derailed their campaign, but Lamb has managed to stay on the field.

Lamb has amassed a stat line of 94 catches, 1,089 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 14 games. He hasn't missed a game this season and he's a lock to put record over 50 receiving yards on most nights. The Cowboys will need him at his best if they're going to get anything out of the Buccaneers matchup.

The Dallas Cowboys enter Week 16 with a 6-8 record, and they're set for the first of a three-game stretch against playoff-bound teams. They'll have their work cut out against the Bucs who are peaking at the perfect time.

Sunday's game will be the first of the Cowboys' last two home games of the season. It'll be a matchup that could significantly affect the NFC playoff picture.