CeeDee Lamb Week 1 Outlook - Cowboys at Giants

By Ellis Johnson (FantasyPros), Mon, Sep 7th 2026, 7:17pm EDT

Is CeeDee Lamb still the top receiver on his own team? Considering he starts the season ranked as the fifth-best fantasy receiver, you would think the answer is obvious. However, if you only looked at camp reports, you may think George Pickens has usurped him as the top target. Whatever you conclude, this offense is on the verge of going nuclear in 2026. With an improved defense and second season with Brian Schottenheimer leading the charge, it could be a big season. They open the season against the Giants who have plenty of young talent on the defensive side of the ball. That said, their secondary will have its hands full with Lamb and Pickens. I'd expect these two to be closer in production than the rankings currently indicate, but Lamb remains a top fantasy receiver each week.