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NFL Playoffs: 5 bold predictions for Cowboys vs Buccaneers

By Rucker Haringey

Dec 29, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2022; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: George Walker IV-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) avoids touching the ground as he is tackled by Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney McLeod (26) and scores a touchdown in the first quarter at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

3. CeeDee Lamb will go over 125 yards receiving

There’s zero question who the No. 1 wide receiver in Dallas has been this season. Logging 107 catches for 1,359 yards and nine touchdowns qualifies as a breakout campaign for the former Oklahoma star.

Of course, the idea that Dallas will want to feature him in the throw game isn’t going to be a surprise for Tampa Bay’s defensive staff. They’ll focus a ton of attention on him right from the opening snap. Expect Antoine Winfield to spend a lot of time shadowing Lamb to stop him from getting clean releases from the slot.

As good as Winfield is, Lamb is a more dynamic talent. He’s going to find a way to hurt Tampa Bay’s secondary on intermediate and deep routes. The possibility of him getting one long score in this game shouldn’t be ruled out. He’s got the speed and agility to make Buccaneers defenders miss in the open field.

Prescott is going to want to spread the ball around to keep Tampa off balance, but when the stakes are at their highest he’ll be looking for Lamb. Put him down for double-digit catches and over 125 yards receiving on Monday night.

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