Pickens has become the sure-handed playmaker for Prescott. When a big play needs to be made, it’s the former Steeler regularly on the other end. In contrast, Lamb caught four of 11 targets Sunday for 75 yards, including a drop in the end zone.
With Pickens in tow, the Cowboys aren’t living and dying by Lamb’s ebbs and flows.
“We lucked up getting a guy like that, and we’ve got to make sure we can keep him here. He’s a hell of a player and he’s turning into a leader, and he’s special.” Prescott said of Pickens.
With Pickens headed toward free agency, the talk continues to grow about how the Cowboys will hang onto the wideout after he’s played himself into a big contract extension. At the very least, Dallas can use the franchise tag to at least keep him around for 2026, projected to be a shade over $28 million.
Owner Jerry Jones said he wants Pickens back next season.
“Of course, of course,” Jones said. “We are proud to have him, and I don’t even want to play games with it. We’d love to have him on the team. By the way, I’d love to have [CeeDee Lamb] on the team. And I know what we’re asking around here, but we sure like the way the combination is really letting us execute on offense.”
Sunday’s epic comeback kept the postseason alive for Dallas. With an offense that can gobble up points and an improved defense, there is a chance that Jones’ club can sneak into the playoffs. From there, it’s anyone’s game.
