"Owner Jerry Jones addressed the situation afterward ( links via Jon Machota of The Athletic), saying Schottenheimer's decision "had to do with meeting type discipline." Jones added that Lamb and Pickens "had a late problem there." Lamb declined to discuss the matter on Monday, while Pickens said the brief benching had to do with "certain personnel" ( via Machota). Regardless of what exactly happened, it quickly became water under the bridge for Schottenheimer."
"Schottenheimer said that "[Lamb and Pickens] literally jump-started the offense when they got back in. They didn't hang their heads, didn't do any of that stuff. That's why I love those guys, man." Lamb had a strong night, catching five passes for 66 yards and a touchdown. Pickens produced all-world numbers with nine grabs, 144 yards, and a score. They accounted for more than half of quarterback Dak Prescott's 25 completions and 210 of his 268 passing yards."
Brian Schottenheimer sat CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens for the Cowboys' first offensive series due to meeting-type discipline and a late problem cited by owner Jerry Jones. Lamb declined to comment, while Pickens attributed the benching to certain personnel. Both receivers returned and significantly impacted the win, with Lamb catching five passes for 66 yards and a touchdown and Pickens hauling in nine catches for 144 yards and a score. Together they accounted for more than half of Dak Prescott's completions and 210 of his 268 passing yards. Lamb is under a four-year, $136 million extension; Pickens remains slated for free agency.
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