The departure of CeeDee Lamb leaves a huge hole in the offense and in fantasy lineups. Which Dallas Cowboys players could now explode and surprise in 2025?
CeeDee was the WR1 and the soul of the aerial attack, concentrating targets and touchdowns. Without him, Dallas needs to redistribute the ball.
This opens the door to players with a bigger role, potential surprises and low prices in drafts
- He has the first chance in the squad.
- He can reach 250+ touches if he is healthy.
- If he regains his form, his ceiling is a solid RB2.
Recommendation: draft him in the mid/late rounds; he can give you volume and surprise production.
Sleeper 2 - Jake Ferguson (TE)
He consolidated in 2023 with 71 receptions, 761 yards and five touchdowns, finishing in the Pro Bowl. With Lamb out, he becomes the second target after pressing the line or clear shortage of receivers.
- Consistent use (protagonist in the red zone).
- Current price: TE1/low (ADP+-90).
- Experts call it a real sleeper for 2025
Recommendation: value selection; can outperform its ADP with consistent volume.
Sleeper 3 - Jalen Tolbert (WR)
Tolbert was already pulling targets before Lamb. With Lamb out, his opportunity goes up: he's available and could become the team's WR2.
- Health and consistency.
- Very low price in drafts (ADP 269).
- High upside if he wins minutes and chemistry with Dak
Recommendation: useful for flex formations and waiver dynamics.
Sleeper 5 - Rico Dowdle and Ezekiel Elliott (RB)
With a focus on the ground game, both backfields have spark.
- Ezekiel Elliott: returns to Dallas. Despite his age, he remains effective on the goal-line and short passes. He is seen as a flex RB with the potential for a dozen TDs
- Rico Dowdle: solid third down and passing option; was starter in 2024.
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Recommendation: Both are valuable as a backup or rotation, especially Elliot for his volume in the red zone.
Without CeeDee Lamb, the Cowboys renew their offense and create fantasy opportunities. The suggested sleepers (Williams, Ferguson, Tolbert, Cooks and Elliott) offer real value for their potential role, affordable prices and upside. In PPR and standard leagues, combining them according to strategy can give you a significant advantage.
