Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb pushes back on rumors that he can’t hold his liquor
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Dallas Cowboys star CeeDee Lamb talked about why he and teammate George Pickens were benched on the team’s first drive of the blowout win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Lamb revealed that he and Pickens were out late at a Las Vegas casino and were disciplined for returning past curfew. The wide receiver also said he wanted to deny reports on social media that he was seen vomiting at the casino the morning before the game.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (left) celebrates a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders with Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
“It’s disrespectful to even suggest that,” Lamb said. Dallas Morning News. “I know how to hold my drink.”
Regardless of the backup, Lamb and Pickens had a dynamite game to themselves.
Pickens had nine catches for 144 yards and a 37-yard touchdown catch. Lamb had five catches for 66 yards and a touchdown. Their goals contributed to the incredible play of Dak Prescott; He was 25/33 with 268 passes and four touchdown passes.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (left) celebrates his catch against the Las Vegas Raiders with Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Pickens, who the Cowboys acquired from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason, had a great year in Dallas. He has 58 catches for 908 yards and seven touchdowns as he looks to have his best season yet as a pro.
Lamb missed several games due to injury. He has 40 catches for 557 yards and two touchdown catches.
George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate scoring a touchdown in the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 17, 2025. (Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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The Cowboys are still in playoff contention despite their stunning trade for Micah Parsons, and they have a big game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Dallas will enter the game at 4-5-1 and Philadelphia at 8-2.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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