The Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver George Pickens didn’t just talk after the game. He delivered another performance that showed exactly why the Cowboys’ offense has taken a sharp turn upward. If we just talk about his receiving yards, the former Steelers WR (1,142 yards) is currently outperforming all the current wide receivers in Pittsburgh combined (1082 yards), per Bleacher Report.
His explosive plays, tough yards after contact, and command in contested situations powered the team past another heavyweight. Pickens has now shredded both of the past two Super Bowl champions in consecutive weeks, and his confidence afterward matched the level of dominance he put on the field.
After the win, Pickens pointed to the teams they just beat and made it clear he sees Dallas on the same level. He said, “We beat the past two Super Bowl winners. I feel like we still have that same type of caliber. As long as we just execute, put one foot forward each day, I feel like we’ve got that same caliber.” His words reflected more than swagger. They echoed the growing belief inside the locker room that the Cowboys are starting to find their true identity.
Pickens has backed up every word with production. Over the last two games, he has totaled 15 receptions for 234 yards and one touchdown while consistently winning against top-tier defensive backs.
According to the PFSN NFL WR Impact metrics, Pickens owns a massive impact score of 94.7 and carries an A grade, a reflection of how dominant he has been this season. His production backs it up with 67 receptions, 1,054 yards and eight touchdowns, numbers that place him among the league’s most reliable game-changers. Pickens’ influence was evident again when Dallas shut down Kansas City’s final drive before halftime, a momentum swing that matched the tone Pickens had already set.
His deep-threat presence forces defenses into uncomfortable coverage shells, and that stretch creates openings for the run game and the middle of the field. Dallas needed that kind of structural lift, and Pickens has provided it at exactly the right time.
When he was asked if the Cowboys are a playoff-caliber team, he stayed grounded in the fundamentals that have sparked their rise. Pickens said, “All we can do is just execute. But I feel like we definitely got that caliber of guys.” That response captured both his belief in the roster and the reality that talent alone hasn’t been the issue. Execution is what will determine whether Dallas turns this surge into something long-term. There is also a relief to Pickens’ fans in terms of his future with the Cowboys, which has been confirmed by Jerry Jones himself.
For the Cowboys to keep climbing, several pieces must hold steady. Pickens has to continue performing like a true WR1. Dak Prescott must keep playing with confident control, and the defense must produce timely stops. When these elements align, Dallas looks exactly like the team Pickens describes. One that can stand toe-to-toe with the league’s best.
Right now, Pickens is the spark at the center of it all. He is producing, he is speaking with conviction, and he is setting the tone for a roster that appears to be following his lead. If he continues at this level, the Cowboys’ season suddenly carries a far higher ceiling than it did just a few weeks ago.