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Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones revealed why star receiver George Pickens was actually benched for the first series of the team’s win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.
CeeDee Lamb was also benched for the opening series and told reporters that he and Pickens missed the team’s 10 p.m. curfew on Sunday after having dinner and drinks. However, Jones said Pickens was benched for a different reason.
“(Head coach Brian Schottenheimer) isn’t going to play favorites with anyone,” Jones told 105.3 The Fan on Friday.
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George Pickens (3) of the Dallas Cowboys watches his team’s 33-16 victory against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 17, 2025. (Ian Maule/Getty Images)
“It felt very strong [about] That, that was part of it. “I think a lot of people thought they had to be together because they’re great friends, but believe it or not, one was the night before and the other was missing the buses.”
While Lamb and Pickens did not play in the first series, both had standout performances in the team’s 33-16 victory on Monday. Pickens had nine receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown, while Lamb recorded five receptions for 66 yards and a touchdown.
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George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate a touchdown during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 17, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Ian Maule/Getty Images)
The pair have formed one of the best wide receiver duos in the NFL when they are on the field together.
Lamb missed three games due to injury this season and Pickens stepped up and emerged as a reliable target for Dak Prescott. In seven games this season, Lamb has 40 receptions for 557 yards and two touchdowns.
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Pickens, in his first season with the Cowboys after being traded from the Pittsburgh Steelers, has 58 receptions for 908 yards and seven touchdowns.
The star wide receiver duo will look to keep their momentum going when the Cowboys (4-5-1) take on the Philadelphia Eagles (8-2) on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
