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Dak Prescott Gives Honest Opinion of George Pickens After Cowboys Game

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Brendan Howe | Last updated Sep 29, 2025 9:57 PM ET

Nights like Sunday are the exact reason Jerry Jones pried George Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers this past offseason. The Dallas Cowboys receiver made up for CeeDee Lamb’s injured absence during a 40-40 primetime tie against the Green Bay Packers.

The high-flying Pickens recorded eight receptions for 134 yards and a pair of touchdowns. His second score, a 28-yard catch-and-run on an out route, gave America’s team a 3-point lead with 43 seconds to go.

Pickens also went up and plucked a 28-yard lob from quarterback Dak Prescott over Nate Hobbs and Evan Williams late in the first half. Prescott capped the 11-play, 95-yard march with his legs two plays later.

“That’s what he’s done,” Prescott said of Pickens shrugging off double coverage to help Dallas score its first touchdown. “Look at his film, look at his résumé, whether it’s just been in the months that he’s been here or the time he had in Pittsburgh, that’s what he does. That’s who he is.”

Pickens gave a reserved answer for his big night afterward, saying, “Trying to make plays for Dak, with CeeDee being out. … With CeeDee being out, they’re definitely looking at me to get me the ball. And it can come whenever it comes.”

Lamb suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Cowboys’ Week 3 loss in Chicago. He initially said he could be back for Dallas’ matchup with Micah Parsons and the Packers, but he could be out until Week 6.

At least Prescott can depend on Pickens. For now, at least.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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