George Pickens: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens delivered another explosive performance on “Monday Night Football,” powering Dallas to a dominant 33-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. The 24-year-old playmaker finished with nine catches, 144 yards, and a highlight-reel touchdown, continuing his rapid rise as one of the NFL’s most dangerous receivers.
However, before Pickens took over the game, fans were stunned when both George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb were absent from the Cowboys’ opening drive.
George Pickens Responds to Early Bench Questions
After the game, Pickens addressed why he and Lamb were not on the field early.
“Certain personnel,” Pickens explained. “We thought they were going to come out in certain stuff, but they didn’t. They were hunching down on the run, so we started throwing it around.”
When asked whether the decision was connected to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Pickens added only, “That’s just between me and Schotty.”
Despite the brief benching, Pickens immediately made up for it with one of his best performances of the season. His 37-yard touchdown — breaking ankles, sprinting through defenders, and leaping into a goalpost — quickly went viral.
Pickens’ Record-Breaking Start With Dallas
With his latest outing, George Pickens now holds 908 receiving yards through his first 10 games as a Cowboy — the most in franchise history. He also joins NFL legends Bob Hayes, Michael Irvin, and Terrell Owens as the only Cowboys to post over 900 yards and seven touchdowns in the first 10 games of a season.
Pickens currently ranks No. 2 in the NFL in receiving yards, trailing only Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
Even his teammates can’t help but praise him.
“He’s one-of-a-kind,” quarterback Dak Prescott said. “Elite. Plays the game like a kid. His energy is contagious.”
A Rising Price Tag for One of the NFL’s Brightest Young Stars
With Pickens in the final year of his rookie contract in 2025, his market value is skyrocketing. At age 24 and producing at an All-Pro level, he is expected to command a top-five wide receiver contract — potentially over $32 million per year, similar to Jets star Garrett Wilson.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has already hinted at creating salary-cap space to keep Pickens long-term.
But the price climbs every week Pickens dominates.
Pickens and Lamb Power Dallas’ Offense
CeeDee Lamb also delivered, posting 66 yards and a touchdown, while Prescott finished with 268 yards and four TDs, completing one of the offense’s most efficient games of the season.
Both receivers proved why they are one of the NFL’s most dangerous duos — even after a surprising start on the sideline.
As the Cowboys enter a crucial stretch of the season, George Pickens is quickly becoming the team’s biggest difference-maker and one of the hottest names in the league.