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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 as he finished with six catches for 88 yards on 13 carries with a crucial 2-point conversion. He wowed fans on a play he made in the fourth quarter.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) leaps over 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 Gutierrez)
On 3rd and 8 at the Chiefs’ 45-yard line, Dak Prescott found Pickens cutting inside the first down marker. He spun around and found an empty room. He ran up the sideline, avoided a tackle and came close to tripping Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie.
“Oh my God,” CBS broadcaster Jim Nantz exclaimed 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 end the drive early. Dallas would hang on for the 31-28 victory and continue the hunt in the playoff hunt.
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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 Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
“On top of where we ranked right before these games and right where we’re at, we’ve got to get these wins against two elite teams,” Prescott said. “I mean, two teams that played in the Super Bowl last year. Last year’s last year, but you’re talking about two organizations that obviously know how to win, and we beat them both in two great games.
“On top of everything we’ve been through.”
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The Cowboys improved to 6-5-1 with the decisive win. The Chiefs fell to 6-6 and face a major uphill climb to make the playoffs.
