CeeDee Lamb has called out his Dallas Cowboys teammates for treating the Arizona Cardinals with too much casualness, acknowledging that the NFC rival’s consistent dominance is baffling. Speaking via the team website, the star wide receiver noted that the Cowboys have been “very, very relaxed” against Arizona, resulting in the Cardinals “punching us in the mouth every single time.” Lamb emphasized that the Cardinals consistently bring higher energy and excitement, regardless of the game time, forcing Dallas to fundamentally change its approach to the matchup.
Dallas WR calls for Super Bowl-level respect as Arizona seeks fifth straight win
The statistical evidence supports Lamb’s frustration, as the Cardinals have won four consecutive games against the Cowboys and eight of the last nine meetings. Most recently, Arizona defeated Dallas 27-17 at AT&T Stadium in 2025, a victory that stands out even more given the Cardinals’ subsequent nine-game losing streak. The Cowboys’ last triumph over Arizona dates back to September 25, 2017, a 28-17 win in Glendale, highlighting a nearly eight-year drought in this specific rivalry.
With Sunday’s contest set at AT&T Stadium, where the Cardinals hold a perfect 4-0 record, Lamb insists the team must treat Arizona as a “Super Bowl-contending team.” He stressed that Dallas needs to match or overpower the Cardinals’ preparation and intensity to finally break the cycle. “Hats off to them in their prep,” Lamb said, signaling that the Cowboys intend to elevate their performance level to end the historic streak of losses.
Source: Yahoo Sports
