Cowboys WR Pickens: Drops are 'urgent' before Commanders clash

In the Cowboys' 28-20 defeat against the Giants in Week 1, wide receiver George Pickens experienced a challenging outing marked by two significant dropped passes. These occurred in the first half, with the second drop just before halftime preventing the Cowboys from potentially breaking a 7-7 tie. This miscue was followed by an interception thrown by Dak Prescott, which the Giants capitalized on to lead 14-7 at the break.

Despite these errors, head coach Brian Schottenheimer stated on Wednesday that he did not feel the need to address the drops with Pickens, citing their uncharacteristic nature. Schottenheimer expressed strong faith in Pickens' ability to perform, noting his typical reliability. Pickens acknowledged the critical nature of his performance, particularly with another division game against the Commanders approaching. He conveyed a sense of urgency to improve and focus on execution for the upcoming matchup.