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The Dallas Cowboys have their backs firmly against the wall entering the final four games of the NFL regular season after dropping their prime-time Week 14 showdown against the Detroit Lions.
Dallas currently sits at 6-6-1 and isn’t far behind the 8-5 Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East race. However, there is still plenty of work to be done, and the Cowboys will be back under the bright lights on Sunday night when they host the Minnesota Vikings.
This matchup presents a prime opportunity for star wide receiver George Pickens, who had an underwhelming performance against Detroit and saw his effort questioned, to bounce back and help his team secure a must-win victory.
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However, Pickens received some unfortunate news on Saturday when the NFL announced its weekly fines from the previous slate of games. Among the 17 fines handed out, Pickens was penalized $11,593 for a face mask violation in the second quarter at the 1:25 mark, which fell under the unnecessary roughness category.
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The one flaw that has consistently shown up in Pickens’ game has been his composure and, at times, his effort. This fine marks the sixth incident he has been penalized this season, with most of them stemming from unsportsmanlike conduct or unnecessary roughness. Altogether, his fines this year total $95,588.
Nonetheless, Pickens is in the midst of the best season of his career after being traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers to the Cowboys this past offseason. He is also likely in line for a significant payday when he hits free agency in a couple of months, whether that comes in the form of a long-term extension, a franchise tag with Dallas, or a move elsewhere.
Entering Week 15, Pickens has hauled in 78 receptions for 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns. Against Detroit, he finished with five catches for just 37 yards and a fumble.
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