Is CeeDee Lamb playing tonight vs Eagles in Week 6?

CeeDee Lamb is the number one wide receiver for America's team, the Dallas Cowboys, and the third-year star is reveling in the role. Lamb has always had a chip on his shoulder, right from his Oklahoma University days, and this looks to be his breakout year. Lamb has been playing at a high level since he stepped foot in the NFL. You don't have to look past his 2021 Pro Bowl nod to see just how special he is as a player.

The Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a game between two in-form sides. The Eagles are the last unbeaten side in the league thus far. Last week, Lamb was listed as questionable, but he ended up playing a significant part of the game. This week, Lamb's fans are in a similarly precarious position. The wideout is once again listed as questionable for their match against the unbeaten side from Philly.

Lamb is currently going through a groin issue that has been bugging him since the preseason. However, as we have seen Lamb throughout his NFL career, never count him out until the game begins. CeeDee Lamb has only missed one game since his NFL debut in 2020.

CeeDee Lamb will almost certainly take the field against the Philadelphia Eagles, but may see limited snaps and targets. Dallas will likely carry on with the run-heavy offense they have incorporated since starting quarterback Dak Prescott got hurt in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season.

Possible fantasy alternatives for CeeDee Lamb?

CeeDee Lamb is a fascinating fantasy football pick, as he is a wide receiver, punt returner, and occasional rusher. However, you might look at alternatives due to his questionable status and his incompatibility with the Cowboys' current offensive scheme. Such solid alternatives to the 20th-ranked wide receiver in the 2022 fantasy football rankings include Mike Evans of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Amari Cooper of the Cleveland Browns.

Mike Evans is no stranger to NFL fantasy managers. The wide receiver has totaled at least 1,000 receiving yards in all eight seasons of his NFL career thus far. Furthermore, any wide receiver catching touchdown passes from Tom Brady will surely be a problem.

Then there's Amari Cooper, the former number-one wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys. He now plays for the Cleveland Browns and might be catching touchdown passes from Deshawn Watson in a bit. Judging by his number 18 ranking among point-scoring wide receivers - he's doing something right in Cleveland.

Easier options to pick up include Tre'Quan Smith of the New Orleans Saints. With Chris Olave questionable and Jarvis Landry and Michael Thomas out, Smith could see a lot of targets this week. Similarly, Kendrick Bourne (New England Patriots) and Devin Duvernay (Baltimore Ravens) might benefit from injury-ridden offenses.

CeeDee Lamb's NFL timeline

CeeDee Lamb has been suiting up for the Cowboys ever since he was selected 17th overall in a loaded wide receiver draft in 2020. Lamb is one of the most electric wideouts in the league. Throughout his college and NFL career, he has caught passes from top-notch quarterbacks such as Baker Mayfield (in Oklahoma), Kyler Murray (in Oklahoma), Jalen Hurts (also in Oklahoma), and finally, Dak Prescott (in Dallas).

Lamb has recorded a total of 15 all-purpose touchdowns, 2,378 yards and carved out a niche as a serious threat for the Cowboys. The 2022 NFL season is poised to be his breakout year if he shakes off this nagging groin injury.