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George Pickens showed up for the Dallas Cowboys when they needed him most on Thursday.
He had a quiet first half against the Kansas City Chiefs, but exploded in the second half finishing with six catches for 88 yards on 13 targets with a crucial 2-point conversion. He wowed the fans on a play he made in the fourth quarter.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) passes Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutiérrez)
On 3rd and 8 from the Chiefs 45-yard line, Dak Prescott found Pickens cutting inside short of the first down marker. He turned around and found an empty space. He raced down the sideline, avoiding a tackle, then nearly obstructing Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie.
“Oh my God,” CBS anchorman Jim Nantz shouted in surprise.
The play kept the drive alive for the Cowboys and they finished with a much-needed touchdown in response to the Chiefs’ score to conclude the previous drive. Dallas would hold on for the 31-28 victory and continue the playoff race.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates after completing a two-point conversion as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutiérrez)
“Plus the situation we find ourselves in right before these games and the situation we find ourselves in, having to get these wins against two elite teams,” Prescott said. “I mean, two teams that played in the Super Bowl last year. Last year was last year, but you’re talking about two organizations that obviously know how to win and we beat them both in two big games.
“On top of everything we’ve been through.”
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The Cowboys improved to 6-5-1 with this crucial victory. The Chiefs fell to 6-6 and face a bigger climb to make the playoffs.
