Overview
- George Pickens was held out of the first series as a coach’s decision tied to discipline, with multiple reports citing a curfew or meeting-related issue, before posting nine catches for 144 yards and a 37-yard touchdown.
- The receiver now has 58 receptions for 908 yards and seven touchdowns, the most receiving yards in the first 10 games of a player’s Cowboys tenure on record.
- Jones lauded Pickens’ performance as “poetic” and indicated Dallas will keep him, a stance that sets up choices between a long-term deal, a franchise tag or a tag-and-trade while managing major commitments to Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb.
- Pickens drew an unsportsmanlike penalty for hugging the goal post after his score, and based on league precedent reporting indicates a fine is likely, typically announced on Saturday.
- New tackle Quinnen Williams delivered an impactful debut with about 1.5 sacks and steady interior pressure, helping a defense that limited Las Vegas to 236 total yards in the 33-16 road win that moved Dallas to 4-5-1.