Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver George Pickens Set To Play On Thanksgiving Day
Fans of the Dallas Cowboys can be thankful for the George Pickens news ahead of their annual Thanksgiving Day game. The budding star Cowboys wide receiver is reportedly slated to suit up against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13 despite nursing leg injuries throughout the short week of practice. Pickens is coming off a massive performance in Dallas’ come-from-behind 24-21 win over the rival Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. He had 146 yards on nine catches and a touchdown,
The Cowboys (5-5-1) are in the mix for the final NFC wild-card spot, sitting 1.5 games behind the Detroit Lions for the final playoff seed. In his first season in Dallas, Pickens leads the Cowboys with 67 receptions for 1,054 yards and 8 touchdowns.
What Pickens Brings To the Field
This isn’t just about having another body on the field; it’s about having the body. Pickens has been an absolute game-changer for the Cowboys‘ offense this season. He’s not just a receiver; he’s Dak Prescott’s get-out-of-jail-free card. The chemistry between those two has been electric, turning broken plays into pure gold.
Just last week, in that nail-biter against the Eagles, Pickens was a one-man wrecking crew, hauling in nine catches for 146 yards and a touchdown. That’s his second straight game with those kinds of absurd numbers. He’s become the reliable, go-to guy when the game is on the line, and against a powerhouse like the Chiefs, you need all the firepower you can get.
The Bigger Picture For Pickens and the Cowboys
The timing couldn’t be more critical. The Cowboys are clinging to playoff hopes, sitting just behind the Lions for that final wild-card spot. Every game feels like a must-win, and facing the reigning AFC champs is a mountain to climb. Without Pickens, that mountain might as well be Everest.
Off the field, the chatter is just as loud. Jerry Jones and the front office are reportedly scrambling to lock Pickens down with a long-term contract this offseason. After swindling him from the Steelers for a couple of mid-round picks, they know they struck gold. But here’s the kicker: his agent is David Mulugheta, the same super agent who represents Micah Parsons. Remember that drama? Jones might have to swallow his pride and play nice if he wants to keep his star receiver happy.
For now, though, all eyes are on Thursday. With Pickens in the lineup, the Cowboys have a fighting chance. It’s more than just a game; it’s a statement. A win against the Chiefs on Thanksgiving would be the kind of momentum shift that could define their entire season.
