NFL News: Jerry Jones touts Cowboys wide receiver after win

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens left his boss impressed with the performance he turned in Monday night in a 33-16 win against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Pickens, despite being benched with CeeDee Lamb for the opening drive, had nine catches for 144 yards and a 37-yard touchdown catch from Dak Prescott.

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens celebrates his touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Jones touted Pickens when he spoke to reporters.

“Pickens was — I’ve never seen a performance like that. It was poetic the way he made those moves out there. It was like he was in an opera or something out there. A ballet,” Jones said, via Pro Football Talk .

Dallas acquired Pickens from the Pittsburgh Steelers in the offseason, and so far he’s proven to be a boon to the offense. He has 58 catches for 908 yards and a career-high seven touchdown catches.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) celebrates his touchdown as Las Vegas Raiders safety Isaiah Pola-Mao (20) arrives late during the first half of an NFL football game Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)

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The Cowboys moved to 4-5-1 on the season. Jones was asked if they were building momentum to make a playoff push.

“When you look at those numbers, they’re scary as we look toward a playoff run [run,] but we don’t want to look any further than this weekend with Philadelphia. …” Jones said via the team’s website. “Bottom line is I’m excited to play Philadelphia and it’s going to be a good result for the makeup of our team right now. I’m excited to see the game.”