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The Dallas Cowboys had to dig deep to force overtime against the New York Giants in Week 2 on Sunday afternoon. It took a 64-yard game-tying field goal as time expired, and another clutch kick in extra time to get the win.<\/p>\n

A key part of Dallas’ comeback was star wide receiver George Pickens, who has been followed by concerns about “maturity” throughout his career.<\/p>\n

Since coming to Dallas, Pickens has been making a positive impression on coaches and fans, but in Sunday’s performance he really came through big to help lift the team to victory.<\/p>\n

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Not only did Pickens contribute on the field, but he was a vocal leader as well. That is all, according to All-Pro guard Tyler Smith, who sang Pickens’ praises after the game.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens reacts after a play against the New York Giants \/ Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u201cI know people will only see the highlights, but if you heard what he was saying in the huddle, I think that really just speaks to who he was as a man,” said Smith. “He was like, ‘Y’all, just keep going. We got to keep going until we make it home. Keep going.’<\/p>\n

“When the score wasan’t going our way, when we wasn’t moving the ball the way we were supposed to, he was pushing us to keep going every single play. And I appreciate that a man, as a brother.”<\/p>\n

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Like Smith says, we don’t get to see that side of Pickens from the outside. Viewers see the highlight reel plays and catches, and the sideline blowups. But if a player like Smith is vouching for Pickens as a vocal leader, that says a lot.<\/p>\n

Pickens finished the game with five catches for 68 yards and a touchdown — the Cowboys’ final touchdown of the game.<\/p>\n

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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens laughs before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium \/ Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Let’s see if Pickens can continue to improve on the Week 2 performance and impression he made on his teammates when the team returns to the field next week against the Chicago Bears.<\/p>\n

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