The Dallas Cowboys snagged a much-needed 38-21 win against their NFC East rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles, in Week 7. That victory bumped their record to 3-4, putting them alone in second place in the division, right behind those perplexing New York Giants. While running back Javonte Williams had a huge game and CeeDee Lamb was Dak Prescott’s top target with 12 looks, it was George Pickens who kept everyone talking with some wild antics that barely made the box score.
The Raw Numbers and the Wild Style
Pickens didn’t rack up monstrous stats, but he made his four catches count for 57 yards and punched in a touchdown. That’s solid production, especially when you consider the stakes of an NFC East showdown. But the real “George Pickens Experience” on Monday night went way beyond the stat sheet. This guy is on a franchise tag after his career-best season, and he’s definitely playing like a man who’s feeling loose.
The Hurdle That Wasn’t
Near the end of the first half, Pickens pulled off a move that had everyone scratching their heads. For some unknown reason, he tried to hurdle a defender, only to land flat on his back. He was alright, thankfully, but it was a moment where most guys would just run out of bounds to avoid the contact. But hey, as the source put it, “he didn’t because he’s George Pickens.” It’s that kind of unscripted, almost whimsical approach that defines his game sometimes.
The Kiss Off
The grand finale came in the fourth quarter. The Cowboys were looking to seal the deal, and Pickens found himself wide open, hauling in a first down. He cleanly got both feet down and stepped out of bounds. Perfectly normal, right? Not for Pickens. As he turned to head back to the huddle, he decided to turn back one more time and blow a kiss to one, or maybe even all, of the Eagles cheerleaders standing there. The dude is absolutely keeping things light this season, giving us all some memorable moments, box score or not.
Winning an NFC East game is massive, especially when you’re trying to climb out of a 3-4 hole. The Cowboys got the result they needed, and their second-place standing in the division is a step in the right direction. But Pickens’ “keeping things light” approach, from the wacky hurdle to the cheerleader kiss, raises an interesting question: Is this the focus and intensity a team needs in a tight division race? He’s a playmaker, no doubt, but his on-field personality is quickly becoming as much a part of the story as his actual plays. It makes for compelling television, that’s for sure.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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