The Cowboys shed light on the peculiar George Pickens incident that occurred during their game against the Chiefs.

Adam Schultz

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Cowboys reveal the why in odd George Pickens incident vs. Chiefs image

TL;DR

  • Dallas Cowboys defeated Kansas City Chiefs 31-28 on Thanksgiving at&T Stadium.
  • George Pickens' initial absence from the field caused speculation about disciplinary action.
  • Coach Brian Schottenheimer stated Pickens' absence was due to a different personnel grouping.
  • CeeDee Lamb had a dominant performance with seven catches for 112 yards and a touchdown.

On Thanksgiving, the Dallas Cowboys played the Kansas City Chiefs and secured a thrilling 31-28 victory at&T Stadium, though an unusual event occurred as the game commenced.

When Dak Prescott and the Cowboys entered the field following the Chiefs' decision to defer after winning the coin toss, a rather unusual observation was made.

Star receiver George Pickens wasn't on the field, but CeeDee Lamb was.

This prompted considerable conjecture that Pickens might have faced similar disciplinary action as he did against the Las Vegas Raiders. George's subsequent entry into the game on the following play only deepens the confusion.

But head coach Brian Schottenheimer clarified the move when asked if it was injury-related.

“No," Schottenheimer said. "What was the first play? No, different personnel grouping. That's actually what it was. But no, no, you guys [the media] would know. I would tell you guys.”

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CeeDee Lamb's performance improves against the Chiefs

Following Lamb's fumbles against the Philadelphia Eagles, which garnered widespread notice, everyone watched number 88 to observe his reaction.

Certainly, throughout the week preceding the match, Dak, Schottenheimer, and Lamb all conveyed assurance of a strong rebound performance, and that's precisely what transpired.

Lamb secured seven catches for 112 yards and a score, repeatedly getting the better of Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie in a dominant outing that featured a 51-yard reception in the final quarter.

While Lamb may have struggled with drops last week, he delivered a strong performance in what was arguably the most crucial game of the season.

Just as a Cowboys player wearing 88 usually does.

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