"Pickens jumped, got his hands around the pass, outdueling both defenders, and somehow managed to get his feet down for a 29-yard completion to the 1-yard line. Two plays later the Dallas Cowboys had their first touchdown in Sunday night's 40-40 tie. It was a play Pickens had made many times before, either at Georgia or in his first three years with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but it carried added significance because Sunday was the first time he was the Cowboys' No. 1 receiver."
"Lamb's absence elevates not only Pickens' status in the Cowboys' offense, but also his chances to show the rest of the league what he can be, should he become an unrestricted free agent in March. But Pickens said that doesn't mean anything to him. "You got to remember this is a team game," Pickens said. "This is not like one-on-one basketball where it's just me and another player. This is a team game.""
During a game in Frisco, Dak Prescott lofted a high pass that George Pickens caught for a 29-yard gain to the 1-yard line, leading to the Cowboys' first touchdown in a 40-40 tie. CeeDee Lamb was sidelined with a high left ankle sprain while Pickens served as the No. 1 receiver and celebrated the play on the sideline. The Cowboys acquired Pickens from the Steelers in May to complement Lamb and provide a top threat opposite him. Lamb's absence increased Pickens' role and his opportunity to demonstrate his value as he approaches potential free agency. Pickens emphasized team play rather than individual accolades.
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