Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb sorry for performance, attitude in loss - ESPN

FRISCO, Texas — The Dallas Cowboys are on a short week heading into Thursday night's game at the New York Giants, but there has been a lot to unpack over the past few days with back-to-back defeats.

All-Pro wide receiver CeeDee Lamb did not talk to reporters after Sunday's home loss to the Baltimore Ravens, a game in which he lost a fumble and dropped a pass and had what looked to be a sideline spat with quarterback Dak Prescott.

On Tuesday, he was apologetic for his performance and how he handled himself on the sideline, saying he played «a big part» in Sunday's defeat. He also acknowledged his body language and attitude didn't «help the situation or the outcome of the game.»

«Just being a professional about this whole situation. Understanding it's a long game,» said Lamb, who had four catches for 67 yards against the Ravens. «But as for me and my performance, I expect a lot out of myself, more than anyone could put on me. And, quite honestly, I failed myself. And obviously, I failed the team just as far as producing and being that game-breaker player for the team and, obviously, the guy that they can lean on.

»And, yeah, I kind of let the game get to my head a little bit. But in the same sense, I know what I can do. I know what I bring to the table, and I know what I can do on that field. So, with that being said, going forward, there shall be a difference."

Lamb did not put Sunday's effort on missing training camp with a contract holdout.

«Ain't no excuse for that,» he said. «I played football my whole life. I know better.»

As for Prescott, he said his relationship with Lamb is as good as ever. Prescott, however, did not speak to the media Tuesday, which might have been a first in his time as the starter.

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