The Dallas Cowboys' 33-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders will be remembered as the George Pickens game.
After sitting the entire first offensive drive due to him and CeeDee Lamb "missing some things" according to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, when Pickens got onto the field, he was unguardable.
He posted 144 yards and a touchdown from nine catches, as the Cowboys got Pickens the ball on the move, and allowed No. 3 to get some big yards after the catch with the Raiders' defense powerless to stop him.
He did what he wanted, when he wanted, as Dak Prescott found him time and time again.
For former NFL scout Bryan Broaddus, speaking on 105.3 The Fan, he couldn't help but marvel at George's performance.
"Whoever Pickens was on, and he's been that way all year, he's been a really difficult cover," Broaddus said on 105.3 The Fan. "They do a great job of moving him around, catching the ball on the move. I'll say this, I think Lamb has been good. I think Pickens has been better. And I say that with all respect, but you look at what George Pickens has done for your offense, he is a nightmare."
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Cowboys have big Pickens decision to make
Pickens is in the final year of his rookie contract, so an interesting decision awaits the Cowboys in the offseason.
Whether or not they extend him.
There have been reports that the Cowboys could franchise tag him, which right now is set at roughly $28 million for the 2026 season per Over The Cap, so that is one avenue. The other is to tie him down to a long-term contract, and that will be in excess of $30 million APY based on how he is performing right now.
There is no doubt that George has been a superb weapon for Brian Schottenheimer, and already with 908 yards and seven touchdowns, Pickens is in career-best form, and with each passing week, might be pricing himself out of staying in Dallas.
Either way, the Cowboys have a big decision to make with No. 3.
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