It was only two weeks ago that CeeDee Lamb erupted on Dak Prescott during the Dallas Cowboys' loss to the Baltimore Ravens amid frustration over his lack of usage. It was a terrible look from Lamb, who displayed poor body language throughout the game and allowed his emotions to spill over into his performance.
Lamb committed multiple important drops and Prescott hardly looked his way as the Cowboys stormed back in the fourth quarter. The All-Pro receiver did not speak to reporters after the game, but he apologized a few days later and dispelled any theory that he and Prescott are not on good terms.
That came as a huge relief, but Lamb and Prescott took two step backwards Sunday night amid Dallas' sluggish offensive display against the Steelers.
Following an ugly red zone interception from Prescott, the NBC broadcast showed Lamb chewing out his quarterback yet again. We'll defer to the professional lip-leaders, but the slow-motion replay made it seem like Lamb was critical of Prescott's throw.
Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb criticized Dak Prescott after ugly interception vs Steelers
We're hesitant to buy into the narrative being pushed by NBC broadcasters Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth. Lamb and Prescott hold each other to a high standard. Whereas Prescott is composed amidst adversity, Lamb wears his emotion on his sleeve.
On the other hand, though, it is unlike most superstar receivers to chew out their quarterback. A single occurrence is one thing, but this is now the second time in three games that Lamb has been critical of Prescott in a public manner on the Cowboys sideline.
Much like Lamb's Week 3 outburst, the WR's hands are far from clean. Replay of the interception showed that Lamb gave up on his route. There was a clear miscommunication between Prescott and Lamb, but the fifth-year pro pulled into a jog at the top of his route while the QB expected Lamb to show for the back shoulder.
It wasn't a great decision (or throw) by Prescott, who lost a fumble in the red zone earlier in the game, but it's an equally tough look for Lamb for seemingly criticizing his quarterback when he essentially took the play off. He wasn't expecting the ball.
It's worth reiterating that Lamb spoke glowingly of his relationship with Prescott when he apologized for his display in Week 3. Maybe Lamb being vocal on the sideline has become the norm.
