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By Matthew Schmidt
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has been under heavy fire for his lackluster effort in a loss to the Detroit Lions last Thursday, but quarterback Dak Prescott doesn't seem too worried about him.
While speaking to reporters this week, Prescott revealed that Pickens has been terrific in practice as the Cowboys prepare for their Week 15 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
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“He has responded great. Just came in like a pro as I expected him to do and what I told you all he would do in the postgame,” Prescott said.
Pickens logged five catches for 37 yards on nine targets versus the Lions, marking his lowest yardage output since Week 1. He was also seen running rather half-hearted routes as Detroit's secondary keyed on him with CeeDee Lamb out of the lineup.
“When you’re playing to the level he is and the standard, what he put out there is not to his standard or anybody’s expectations when you play the way that he does. He owns that," Prescott added. "He has had a hell of a week of practice and is going to continue to finish that way. There’s no doubt all that is going to transpire into the game.”
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Dallas acquired Pickens in an offseason trade with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the 24-year-old has proceeded to enjoy what has been the most dominant campaign of his career.
Pickens has hauled in 78 receptions for 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns this season, averaging a hefty 15.1 yards per catch. He has finished with well over 100 receiving yards four times in 2025, topping out at 168 yards in a loss to the Carolina Panthers back on Oct. 12.
The former second-round pick is slated to hit free agency after the season concludes. Due to the behavioral issues he has displayed throughout his four-year NFL career, some wonder if it would be wise for the Cowboys to sign him to a lucrative long-term extension, especially considering that his best showing just so happens to have come during his contract year.
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That being said, there is no doubt that Pickens has been beyond critical to Dallas' offensive success this season.
The Cowboys are 6-6-1 and are still alive in the NFC playoff picture.
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