The Cowboys have a chance to get two key pieces going in Week 3, and both matchups point toward a big afternoon against Baltimore.
George Pickens is the offensive name to watch. Through the first two weeks of the 2026 NFL season, he has not put up the kind of numbers Dallas expected, especially after the drops he had in the opener against the Giants.
He has caught nine passes for 68 yards so far, but this week could be the turn. Pickens knows the Ravens well from his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and that familiarity matters here.
With CeeDee Lamb coming off a big game against the Commanders, Baltimore may be forced to lean extra attention his way, which could open things up for Pickens. The expectation is that he will see plenty of Marlon Humphrey in coverage and finally break through for his first 100-plus-yard receiving game of the season.
On the other side of the ball, Quinnen Williams is the defensive player who could tilt the game. His start has been quiet by his standards, with just five total pressures and no sacks through two games, according to PFF.
That has sparked questions about his fit in Christian Parker’s scheme and whether he is fully healthy. But Baltimore’s protection issues create a strong opening.
The Ravens are allowing a 44% pressure rate through the first two weeks, third-worst in the NFL, and the interior has taken a hit after letting All-Pro C Tyler Lindnerbaum leave in free agency. That sets up a favorable spot for No. 92 to make life miserable for both Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson as a run defender and pass rusher.
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Echoles has made enough noise this college season to be viewed as one of the top interior defenders in the next draft class, and that kind of profile is exactly why he stands out for the Cowboys. Dallas does not need another long-term project in the middle so much as a player who can help tighten the front and create more havoc, which is why this is one draft fit worth keeping on the radar as the season unfolds. [Read more 🡒]