Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb excel as Cowboys struggle in 2026
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 2:59 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Dallas Cowboys, led by quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, are underperforming with a 1-2 record despite a top-10 scoring offense. Prescott ranks near the top in passing statistics, while Lamb excels in receptions and yards. The Cowboys' defense, ranked 25th, has contributed to the team's struggles, allowing an average of 27.3 points per game. The team has been impacted by the trade of Micah Parsons before the 2025 season. The Cowboys seek solutions to improve their defensive performance moving forward.
- •Dallas Cowboys hold a 1-2 record in the 2026 season.
- •Prescott ranks eighth in completion percentage at 69.5%.
- •Lamb has 20 catches for 309 yards and three touchdowns.
- •Cowboys' defense is ranked 25th, allowing 27.3 points per game.
- •The team looks to improve defensively after trading Micah Parsons.
- 2:59 PMCBS Sports — Cowboys' Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb have been nearly perfect this season. Why it's still not enough
"Both Prescott and Lamb profile as top-five players at their positions while leading a top 10 scoring offense, but Dallas is 1-2
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