Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.

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ARLINGTON — There was a stretch in the first half between the Cowboys and Commanders where wide receiver CeeDee Lamb was nearly unstoppable.

Lamb was wide open on three of his first four receptions in the Cowboys’ 37-20 victory Sunday.

When Lamb’s afternoon was over, he had finished with eight catches for 153 yards and two touchdowns.

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His last touchdown of the day occurred when quarterback Dak Prescott sent a fade down the sideline that came up a little short. 

“It wasn’t a great ball,” Prescott said.

Lamb adjusted and out-jumped corner Mike Sainristil for the ball, landing in the end zone and sending the crowd into a tizzy.

That pass, the fourth touchdown of the day for Prescott, was No. 249 in his career. Prescott is now the Cowboys’ all-time leader in touchdown passes.

Lamb has caught 37 of Prescott’s touchdown passes. In his career, Lamb has produced 28 100-yard games and has 44 career touchdowns, and he just continues to solidify himself as one of the top receivers in the NFL.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsFans head to AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Fans head to AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (left) visits with Jeff Bezos, Executive Chairman and founder of Amazon, own the field before the Cowboys faced the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (left) visits with Jeff Bezos, Executive Chairman and founder of Amazon, own the field before the Cowboys faced the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsJustin Green, of Fort Worth, offers hugs to fans arriving at AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Justin Green, of Fort Worth, offers hugs to fans arriving at AT&T Stadium before an NFL football game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsA memorial to Dallas Cowboys fan Mr. Carolyn Price is seen before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

A memorial to Dallas Cowboys fan Mr. Carolyn Price is seen before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsAva Rawski-Musil, 9, of Aubrey, shows her support of the Dallas Cowboys in sidewalk chalk while tailgating before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Ava Rawski-Musil, 9, of Aubrey, shows her support of the Dallas Cowboys in sidewalk chalk while tailgating before an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsThe Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform their jump splits during a pregame performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. The Cowboys were facing the Washington Commanders.

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform their jump splits during a pregame performance at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. The Cowboys were facing the Washington Commanders.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys players take the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys players take the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott waits to take the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott waits to take the field for the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is introduced to the crowd before their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is introduced to the crowd before their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) raises his arms after praying in the end zone before their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) raises his arms after praying in the end zone before their game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsFor Hispanic Heritage Month, a Ballet Folklorico group held international flags during the playing of the national anthem at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. The Dallas Cowboys were facing the Washington Commanders.

For Hispanic Heritage Month, a Ballet Folklorico group held international flags during the playing of the national anthem at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. The Dallas Cowboys were facing the Washington Commanders.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) fakes a pitch to running back Javonte Williams as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) fakes a pitch to running back Javonte Williams as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) as he kept the ball and ran during the first qaurter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is tackled by Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) as he kept the ball and ran during the first qaurter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke (1) unends Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott (82) after a first quarter pass completion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys safety P.J. Locke (1) unends Washington Commanders tight end Ben Sinnott (82) after a first quarter pass completion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) brings his team to the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) brings his team to the line of scrimmage during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) wings a pass past Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross (25) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) wings a pass past Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross (25) during the first quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders safety Nick Cross (25) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88), only to have turnover nullified by a Commanders penalty during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Washington Commanders safety Nick Cross (25) intercepts a pass in the end zone intended for Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88), only to have turnover nullified by a Commanders penalty during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) celebrates a field goal with punter Bryan Anger (5) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) celebrates a field goal with punter Bryan Anger (5) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (19) is upended by Washington Commanders defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (19) is upended by Washington Commanders defensive back Jeremy Reaves (39) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) celebrates after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) is congratulated by teammates following his second quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) is congratulated by teammates following his second quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (13) lays out for a long pass as he had Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant (2) beat during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks (13) lays out for a long pass as he had Dallas Cowboys cornerback Cobie Durant (2) beat during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is tripped up aby Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is tripped up aby Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys fans cheer as mariachis play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys fans cheer as mariachis play during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys safety Caleb Downs (13) breaks up a pass intended for Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsCaleb Downs (13) breaks up a second quarter pass that Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) had corralled during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland (26) combined for the hit.

Caleb Downs (13) breaks up a second quarter pass that Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) had corralled during the second quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Cowboys cornerback Daron Bland (26) combined for the hit.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott looks on from the sidelines during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) races with the football late in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) races with the football late in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer calls a timeout during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer calls a timeout during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer checks on cornerback Cobie Durant (2) after he was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer checks on cornerback Cobie Durant (2) after he was injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is hit by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) as he tries to get off a pass on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. Daniels was injured on the play and left the game on a cart.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is hit by Dallas Cowboys defensive end Jonathan Bullard (90) as he tries to get off a pass on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. Daniels was injured on the play and left the game on a cart.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) winces as he’s helped to his feet following the last play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Daniels injured his left arm on the play.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) winces as he’s helped to his feet following the last play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Daniels injured his left arm on the play.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is helped on the field after he was injured on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is helped on the field after he was injured on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (right) comforts defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) as medical staff tend to injured quarterback Jayden Daniels on the last play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn (right) comforts defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (99) as medical staff tend to injured quarterback Jayden Daniels on the last play of the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is helped off the field after he was injured on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is helped off the field after he was injured on the final play of the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Washington Commanders linebacker K'lavon Chaisson (45) during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is sacked by Washington Commanders linebacker K’lavon Chaisson (45) during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders linebacker K'lavon Chaisson (45) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Washington Commanders linebacker K’lavon Chaisson (45) sacks Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) kicks a third quarter field goal against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brandon Aubrey (17) kicks a third quarter field goal against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters (53) pounces on a third quarter fumble by Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (6) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters (53) pounces on a third quarter fumble by Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (6) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters (53) celebrates his third quarter fumble recovery against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (6) fumbled the ball.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Dee Winters (53) celebrates his third quarter fumble recovery against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown (6) fumbled the ball.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates after picking up a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates after picking up a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) catches a third quarter touchdown pass against Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson (87) catches a third quarter touchdown pass against Washington Commanders safety Jeremy Reaves (39) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receivers Ceedee Lamb (88) and George Pickens (3) get up in Washington Commanders cornerback Amik Robertson’s (2) face after they scored a third quarter touchdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys wide receivers Ceedee Lamb (88) and George Pickens (3) get up in Washington Commanders cornerback Amik Robertson’s (2) face after they scored a third quarter touchdown at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. (28) attempts to intercept a pass thrown to Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel Jr. (28) attempts to intercept a pass thrown to Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) escapes a sack attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku (6) during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) escapes a sack attempt by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku (6) during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) loses his helmet as he’s tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rashan Gary (7) during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota (8) loses his helmet as he’s tackled by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Rashan Gary (7) during the third quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsWashington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (3) hauls in a touchdown pass as Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) and safety Caleb Downs (13) defend during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs (3) hauls in a touchdown pass as Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell (14) and safety Caleb Downs (13) defend during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a long pass to Ceedee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws a long pass to Ceedee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) hauls in a long pass as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) and safety Quan Martin (20) uring the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) hauls in a long pass as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) and safety Quan Martin (20) uring the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) celebrates after picking up a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) celebrates after picking up a first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (30) pushes through the pile for a short yardage first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Dallas Cowboys running back Hunter Luepke (30) pushes through the pile for a short yardage first down during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback Dak Prescott as Washington Commanders corner back Mike Sainristil (0) defends during the second half of an NFL football game at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) comes down with a long touchdown catch in the end zone as he’s tackled by Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. On the touchdown, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) comes down with a long touchdown catch in the end zone as he’s tackled by Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil (0) during the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. On the touchdown, Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ceedee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Ceedee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, in Arlington. The touchdown gave Prescott the franchise passing touchdown record.

Smiley N. Pool/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles after he threw a fourth quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Ceedee Lamb against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles after he threw a fourth quarter touchdown pass to wide receiver Ceedee Lamb against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) slaps hands with wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) as the two hooked up for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes on the play,

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) slaps hands with wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) as the two hooked up for a fourth quarter touchdown against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes on the play,

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller (40) congratulates wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) on his fourth quarter touchdown catch against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Von Miller (40) congratulates wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88) on his fourth quarter touchdown catch against the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026.

Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning NewsDallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs off the field after the team defeated the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes. He hit wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88)I the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) jogs off the field after the team defeated the Washington Commanders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, September 20, 2026. Dak set the franchise record for most career touchdown passes. He hit wide receiver Ceedee Lamb (88)I the end zone for a fourth quarter touchdown.

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When it comes to the No. 88 legacy, Dez Bryant, who was in attendance Sunday, caught 73 touchdown passes in a Cowboys uniform. He’s followed by a pair of Hall of Famers in Michael Irvin (65) and Drew Pearson (48), who also made an appearance at AT&T Stadium.

And while Prescott is moving up the passing charts in Cowboys’ history, Lamb is surging as well. 

“CeeDee was just driven,” Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said. “He looked like everything he was doing was a part of his destiny, if you will, about [Sunday]. I think he was out here to show everybody what he means to the Cowboys. What kind of career he’s had. It’s a great way to put that on the cake, and at the same time, have Dak break Cowboy records.”

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What’s sometimes forgotten is how deadly a receiver Lamb is. Last year, George Pickens emerged as an elite receiver, telling the Cowboys and other teams they should offer him a long-term expensive contract.

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Lamb already has his money. It’s well-earned after being named to five Pro Bowl teams and one All-Pro selection. Lamb was overlooked in some ways by Pickens’ first Pro Bowl season from 2025.

Pickens was outstanding and, yes, Lamb was, too. Yet, Lamb missed a handful of games with an ankle injury suffered early in the 2025 season. It allowed Pickens to flourish as Lamb recovered.

Now in 2026, with Lamb fully healthy, defenses are pushed to make a difficult decision. Take Pickens out of the game with extra coverage or leave Lamb alone in single coverage.

“That guy, he’s been amazing,” Prescott said. “We’re just getting started. He’s just getting started and so he’s a hell of a player. We started off these first two games with touchdowns; he’s had one in each game and I don’t think he’s going to stop. Just his mindset, his mentality, just where he is in life, it’s only going to get better and I’m excited for it.”

Lamb caught a sideline pass from Prescott earlier in the game that Fox broadcaster Tom Brady described as a “piss missile.” Lamb agreed with Brady’s description.

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Prescott’s pass was thrown toward a place where only Lamb could catch it. 

It’s one of those plays where a quarterback has extreme trust in his receiver. 

In Lamb’s seven NFL seasons, that trust with Prescott continues to grow, and Sunday was just a perfect example. When Prescott was nearing a franchise record, Lamb was waiting for him.

Lamb also made sure he got the record-setting football for his quarterback. He didn’t want that ball to go back into the rotation as the game progressed. Lamb found the ball he caught and handed it to his quarterback.

It’s what a receiver is supposed to do for his quarterback.

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If this keeps up, Lamb might have someone get a meaningful football for him. 

“I’m just happy for him,” Lamb said of Prescott. “Nobody is more deserving than he is of that achievement and we got many more to go.”