The Dallas Cowboys have hit a rough patch-and it's come at the worst possible time. After back-to-back losses, first on the road to the Detroit Lions and then at home to the Minnesota Vikings, the Cowboys have seen their playoff hopes all but vanish. It’s a tough fall for a team that, not long ago, looked like it had found its groove.
Just a few weeks back, Dallas was riding high after knocking off two of the NFL’s elite-Philadelphia and Kansas City-in a five-day stretch that had fans thinking this team was ready to make a serious push. The offense was clicking, the defense was flying around, and momentum was squarely on their side. But the NFL season is a marathon, not a sprint, and the Cowboys have learned that the hard way.
One of the more puzzling developments during this skid has been the quiet stretch from George Pickens. After bursting onto the scene following his offseason trade from Pittsburgh, Pickens had been a dynamic addition to the Dallas offense. His chemistry with Dak Prescott was immediate, and alongside CeeDee Lamb, he helped form one of the league’s most explosive receiving duos.
But over the last two games, Pickens has been largely silent. No big plays, no highlight-reel catches-just a noticeable absence in the passing game.
That kind of drop-off naturally sparks questions, especially in a market like Dallas where expectations are always sky-high. Some began to wonder if this dip in production might give team owner Jerry Jones second thoughts about Pickens’ long-term future with the franchise.
Jones, though, isn’t wavering.
When asked on 105.3 The Fan whether the recent performances had changed his stance on wanting Pickens back, Jones gave a definitive answer: “No.”
That’s the kind of clarity Cowboys fans were likely hoping for. Pickens has been a game-changer for this offense, and while every player goes through cold stretches-especially in a league as competitive as the NFL-his upside is simply too high to ignore. The last two games don’t erase what he’s brought to the table since arriving in Dallas.
Prescott still trusts him. The coaching staff still schemes for him. And Jones, who’s never been shy about making bold moves, clearly still sees Pickens as part of the Cowboys’ future.
Now, the focus shifts to the next challenge: a Sunday afternoon matchup at home against the Los Angeles Chargers. Kickoff is set for 1:00 p.m. ET, and while the playoff math may not favor Dallas at this point, there’s still pride-and evaluation for the future-on the line.
For Pickens, it’s a chance to remind everyone why he was such a coveted addition in the first place. And for the Cowboys, it’s about showing that even in a season that’s slipped away, they’re still building something worth watching.