Dallas Cowboys’ CeeDee Lamb Set to Face Arizona Cardinals in 2025 Showdown

The NFL’s annual “Top 100” player list continues to highlight the league’s most elite talent, and this year, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has been ranked No. 35. Lamb, who was No. 13 on last year’s list, will face the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9 of the 2025 season, adding extra intrigue to the Monday night matchup.

The Cardinals themselves have several players recognized on this year’s list. Linebacker Josh Sweat comes in at No. 95, tight end Trey McBride at No. 65, and safety Budda Baker, marking his sixth straight year on the list, at No. 34. Fans will be watching closely to see how these top players perform against the league’s best.

CeeDee Lamb’s Impressive Season

Despite missing his starting quarterback, Dak Prescott, for nine games in the 2024 season, Lamb still recorded remarkable numbers. He finished with 101 receptions, 1,194 yards, and six touchdowns in 15 games. Cowboys defensive end and teammate Micah Parsons praised Lamb, calling him “the best player I’ve ever seen in person.” Retired safety Tyrann Mathieu echoed the sentiment, describing Lamb as “one of the more physically gifted receivers in our league,” noting his rare combination of size and agility.

Lamb’s consistency and production have drawn comparisons to legendary Cowboys receivers and even past Arizona opponents like Larry Fitzgerald, who set the standard for dominating against the Cardinals. Despite Lamb’s talent, he has yet to secure a win against Arizona, holding an 0-3 career record with 14 receptions for 168 yards in those games.

Top NFL Players the Cardinals Will Face in 2025

The Week 9 matchup is just one example of the talent the Cardinals will face in 2025. Among the players already revealed on the Top 100 list, the Cardinals will see several elite opponents, including:

• OL Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 28)

• S Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Packers (No. 30)

• TE George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers (No. 31)

• WR Nic Collins, Houston Texans (No. 32)

• RB Josh Jacobs, Green Bay Packers (No. 33)

• WR CeeDee Lamb, Dallas Cowboys (No. 35)

  

• DE Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys (No. 36)

• QB C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans (No. 39)

• WR Puka Nacua, LA Rams (No. 41)

• WR Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 44)

• OL Trent Williams, San Francisco 49ers (No. 45)

• DE Will Anderson, Houston Texans (No. 46)

• QB Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 50)

• OLB Jared Verse, LA Rams (No. 53)

• DE Nick Bosa, San Francisco 49ers (No. 57)

• RB Joe Mixon, Houston Texans (No. 58)

• QB Matthew Stafford, LA Rams (No. 59)

• RB Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Falcons (No. 62)

• DE Josh Hines-Allen, Jacksonville Jaguars (No. 63)

• QB Jordan Love, Green Bay Packers (No. 68)

• QB Sam Darnold, Seattle Seahawks (No. 72)

• RB Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers (No. 73)

• DT Vita Vea, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 75)

• WR Tee Higgins, Cincinnati Bengals (No. 77)

• QB Dak Prescott, Dallas Cowboys (No. 79)

• DE Rashan Gary, Green Bay Packers (No. 80)

• RB Kyren Williams, LA Rams (No. 85)

• S Jessie Bates III, Atlanta Falcons (No. 92)

• LB Lavonte David, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (No. 96)

• WR Drake London, Atlanta Falcons (No. 97)

• DL Leonard Williams, Seattle Seahawks (No. 99)

The list reflects the high level of competition the Cardinals will face across the league, including multiple Pro Bowlers and perennial stars.

Looking Ahead

The Week 9 Monday night matchup against CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys promises to be a pivotal game for both teams. Lamb’s explosive talent and ability to produce even in adverse circumstances make him one of the toughest challenges for the Cardinals’ defense. Cardinals fans will also be watching their own Top 100 players closely, hoping to see Josh Sweat, Trey McBride, and Budda Baker rise to the occasion.

As the NFL continues to release the Top 100 rankings, fans can expect more exciting matchups and storylines leading into the 2025 season. The Cardinals, with several players already recognized, will face one of the most challenging schedules in recent memory, culminating in a high-stakes clash with the talented CeeDee Lamb and the Cowboys.

Stay tuned for more coverage and analysis from Cards Wire and the “Rise Up, See Red” podcast for insights on matchups, player performances, and the Cardinals’ path through a demanding 2025 NFL season.