Overview
- Pickens torched the Raiders with nine catches for 144 yards and a touchdown in a 33-16 Monday night win, reinforcing his impact in Dallas’ offense.
- Through 10 games he has 908 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, leading the team and elevating a potent pairing with CeeDee Lamb.
- Head coach Brian Schottenheimer said he is very in favor of Pickens having a long-term future in Dallas as contract decisions approach, with reporting noting the franchise tag for WRs is projected near $28 million.
- Pickens and Lamb were held out for the opening series by a coach’s decision over missed responsibilities before returning to star; Dak Prescott praised Pickens’ energy while stressing discipline.
- Jerry Jones lauded Pickens’ performance as “poetic,” Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac resurfaced concerns about past punctuality issues, and Quinnen Williams’ strong debut (4 tackles, 1.5 sacks) factors into Dallas’ roster-cap calculus discussed by analysts.