Cooper Rush

Per usual, Lamb got a light workload in practice but is good to go for Week 16. Cooper Rush imploded in his first start but has since stabilized as a capable distributor. Lamb is averaging seven catches for 82 yards over his past five games, keeping him well within the WR1 ranks for his matchup with a dreadful Bucs defense.

Cooks finished second on the team in targets, catches, and yards, but failed to find himself on the receiving end of any of Cooper Rush's three touchdowns tosses. Those went to CeeDee Lamb, Jalen Tolbert, and Jalen Brooks. Cooks has operated as the Cowboys' No. 2 receiver since returning to the lineup in Week 13. Despite the notable role, his 34 yards today are a high-water mark since his return. He barely registers as a WR6 heading into his Week 16 date with the Bucs.

Brooks came down with his first career touchdown midway through the third quarter. Cooper Rush threaded the needle between two defenders and Brooks laid out to make the grab. Brooks is still operating as the Cowboys' fourth receiver and isn't on the fantasy radar for Week 16. The 2023 seventh-round pick is, however, a name to know in deep dynasty leagues.

Rush made the most of a great matchup with the first three-touchdown game of his career. He picked the Panthers apart in the red zone, scoring all three of his touchdowns from 10 to 20 yards out. Had Carolina put up more of a fight, Rush could have truly lit up the box score. Rush isn't an elite fantasy option but generally does enough to keep the offense moving and the PPR points flowing for CeeDee Lamb. He gets another phenomenal matchup next week with the Bucs on tap. Rush will sit in the middle of the QB2 ranks for Week 16.

Cooper Rush led the Dallas Cowboys past the Carolina Panthers in their 30-14 win.