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\"GeorgeThe Dallas Cowboys came up short in their 44-30 loss to the Detroit Lions on Thursday Night Football in Week 14. Dallas spent most of the game trying to keep pace with Detroit\u2019s high-octane offense. With CeeDee Lamb ruled out early in the second half, the Cowboys needed George Pickens to step up. But the fourth-year wideout fell flat.<\/p>\n

After the disheartening loss, Richard Sherman called Pickens out. The cornerback-turned-analyst said Pickens appeared \u201cuninterested in playing football\u201d and labeled his five-catch, 37-yard performance \u201cunacceptable.\u201d Sherman also noted that superstar receivers can\u2019t disappear from big games.<\/p>\n

Pickens seemed to agree with the last sentiment. \u201cFor myself, personally, you can\u2019t just disappear,\u201d he said when asked about the comments, per The Dallas Morning News\u2019 Joseph Hoyt. Pickens also acknowledged having a tough time overcoming Detroit\u2019s defensive scheme on Thursday night. \u201cIt just didn\u2019t go our way,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

George Pickens flops in Cowboys\u2019 Week 14 loss<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Pickens\u2019 assessment is cold comfort for Cowboys\u2019 fans. The loss snapped a three-game winning streak and dropped Dallas to 6-6-1. The Cowboy\u2019s playoff odds took a major hit as the team will now need help to reach the postseason.<\/p>\n

The disappearing act in Detroit could hit Pickens in the wallet. The wideout had been playing his way to a big payday in free agency. The Cowboys expressed interest in keeping Pickens in Dallas beyond this season, even at his predicted $30+ million per year salary.<\/p>\n

However, Sherman questioned the wisdom of signing Pickens to a massive extension after his TNF flop. A no-show performance in a must-win game in prime time could end up being a deal-breaker.<\/p>\n

Despite the Week 14 dud, Pickens is putting together a strong debut in Dallas. He\u2019s already set new career highs with 78 receptions for 1,179 yards and eight touchdowns.<\/p>\n

The Cowboys have a mini-bye before facing the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. Dallas needs to win out and get some help to have a shot at the playoffs.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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