The Dallas Cowboys' high-flying offense is leaning on the masterful combination of wide receivers in CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens.
Even as the defense gets remade around them and the squad tries to navigate an NFC East that is still quality despite an offseason of change, the Cowboys' chances at competing for a division title are still very much alive due to how these two (Lamb especially) can impact the game.
The Cowboys may have the best wide receiver duo in the NFC and perhaps in the entire NFL, but has Lamb shown that he is the best receiver in the NFC East?
NFC East wide receiver power rankings: Is Cowboys' CeeDee Lamb No. 1?
5. Malik Nabers, New York Giants
Nabers will need to remind the league of his quality, as he missed almost all of last season with a torn ACL and meniscus.
With Nabers looking more and more likely to play Week 1 and Jaxson Dart entering his first full season as New York's starting quarterback, Nabers will show fans how close he is to replicating his dominant rookie season when he caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns.
Nabers' All-Pro upside is undeniable. He could get there as soon as this season, depending on how his knee holds up and on Dart's performance in a new system.
4. Devonta Smith, Philadelphia Eagles
With AJ Brown now in New England, Smith is going to show the world that he's a Michael Irvin or an Alvin Harper.
The question facing the Eagles star is whether he's a No. 1 receiver who was being held back by Brown vacuuming up targets, or whether he's actually a No. 2 who is incapable of consistent beating the opposing team's best cornerback.
Smith's been a model of consistency, averaging 82 catches for 1,067 yards and seven touchdowns per season. He may not have Nabers' upside, but his track record deserves everyone's respect.
3. Terry McLaurin, Washington Commanders
McLaurin's Obession-esque wish for a quality quarterback in 2024 managed to bite him in the rear end in 2025, as injuries to both himself and Jayden Daniels hurt his production.
A two-time Pro Bowler, McLaurin was unstoppable in Daniels' rookie year, racking up nearly 1,100 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns, which were the second-most among receivers. Arguably the best ball tracker in the NFL, McLaurin could be in for a freakishly high target share this upcoming season, even despite the arrival of Stefon Diggs.
2. George Pickens, Dallas Cowboys
Pickens had always shown flashes in Pittsburgh, but his quarterbacks were unable to give him the volume he needed to truly break out. Pickens' temperament with the Steelers also damaged his perception around the league, leading many around the NFL to question if he'd ever reach his ceiling.
One season with Dak Prescott was all Pickens needed to prove he can be a No. 1 wide receiver in this league when given the chance. So much so that he could push to secure close to $40 million per year next offseason if he has another big season as CeeDee Lamb's sidekick.
1. CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys
2025 was undoubtedly a down year for Lamb, but injuries played a big role. A high-ankle sprain sidelined him for three weeks (essentially four games), and a concussion put an end to what was shaping up to be an extraordinary outing against the Lions.
Despite everything, Lamb still surpassed 1,000 receiving yards for the fifth straight year. In six NFL seasons, he's earned three All-Pro selections and five Pro Bowl nods while averaging 102 catches, 1,327 receiving yards, and seven touchdowns.
Lamb is the top dog in the NFC East until someone knocks him out of that spot.
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