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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 when he finished with six receptions for 88 yards on 13 targets with a crucial 2-point conversion. He wowed fans with a play he made in the fourth quarter.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) jumps over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (22) during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutiérrez)
On 3rd and 8 at the Chiefs’ 45-yard line, Dak Prescott found Pickens cutting inside before the first down score. He turned around and found an empty space. He ran down the sideline, avoiding a tackle and then nearly leapfrogging Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie.
“My God,” CBS announcer 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 chasing the playoffs.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates after catching a two-point conversion as Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson (35) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutiérrez)
“Plus where we were coming into these games and where we’re at, 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, last year, but you’re talking about two organizations that obviously know how to win and we just beat them both in two big games.
“Besides everything we’ve been through.”
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The Cowboys improved to 6-5-1 with the crucial victory. The Chiefs fell to 6-6 and face a bigger climb to make the playoffs.
