The Dallas Cowboys are coming off their biggest win of the NFL season in Week 12 after overcoming a 21-0 deficit to the Philadelphia Eagles and pulling out a 24-21 victory on a last-second field goal from kicker Brandon Aubrey.
With the win, the Cowboys now sit at 5-5-1 heading into their Thanksgiving showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs, a matchup that has the makings of one of the most-watched regular-season games in recent memory.
Ahead of the matchup, though, there has been growing concern about Dallas WR George Pickens, who has been limited in practice all week with calf and knee injuries. However, on Wednesday morning, it was reported that Pickens is expected to suit up against the Chiefs.
More news: Vikings Could Explore This QB Trade With JJ McCarthy Struggling
More news: NBC Announces Cris Collinsworth’s Replacement for Thanksgiving Broadcast
Pickens has been vital to the Cowboys’ success and has truly been their most productive weapon on offense this season — especially over the last two weeks.
He’s posted back-to-back games with nine receptions, topping 140 receiving yards in each and hauling in a touchdown in both contests, both of which resulted in Cowboys victories.
This season, Pickens has hauled in 67 receptions for 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns. He’s having a career year and is set to be in line for a massive long-term extension this offseason — something Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will have to sort out if he hopes to keep Pickens in Dallas long term.
He could also use the franchise tag, but that would only lock Pickens in for one more season and could spark the kind of extended drama the Cowboys have dealt with more than enough over the past several years.
More news: Punishment Likely Coming for 49ers, Panthers Players After NFL Investigation
Read the full article here
