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NFL · Injuries · published 2026-10-09T00:00:00+00:00 · via NBC Sports (Rotoworld)

Pickens scores but Lamb exits with quad injury in Cowboys' comeback attempt

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Dallas cut its deficit to 24-16 on a George Pickens touchdown. CeeDee Lamb is questionable to return after suffering a quad injury.

Expanded Detail

Dallas narrowed the gap to 24-16 when George Pickens reached the end zone. The Cowboys also saw CeeDee Lamb leave the game, with the team listing him as questionable to return because of a quad injury. That combination—a scoring play offset by a key receiver’s health question—leaves Dallas managing both momentum and uncertainty. In football, such injuries can alter how an offense distributes targets and how opponents defend the passing game, though the material provided does not specify Lamb’s expected recovery or the game’s final outcome.

Context

The immediate impact may fall on the Cowboys’ receiving corps and game planning, as Lamb’s availability could affect teammates’ roles and quarterback decisions. Fans and fantasy managers may also track the injury closely, while the team could face added pressure if it limits Lamb in upcoming practices or games. The broader effect remains uncertain until more medical information is available.

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