5 bold predictions for Cowboys against Raiders

1. CeeDee Lamb will get 10+ catches

The Chiefs’ secondary did a terrific job of taking Lamb out of last week’s game. Without Amari Cooper on the field to provide balance on the other side of the formation Lamb saw a boatload of double teams against Kansas City. That was an effective strategy in limiting him to just three catches for 14 yards on the day.

Getting Lamb going will be a key tenant of Dallas’ offensive game plan on Thanksgiving. Fortunately for the Cowboys, the Raiders’ secondary is a mess. They will struggle to contain Lamb anytime McCarthy and his offensive coaching staff can find a way to scheme him into one-on-one matchups.

That’s why Lamb is in line for a big performance. He’s going to use his exquisite route-running to rack up catches and yards against this struggling defense. 10 catches for over 150 yards should be the target for the former first-round pick.

The Cowboys need Cooper back soon, but his absence won’t be acutely felt against the Raiders. Lamb is going to pick up the slack in a big way in a big win for Dallas.