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ArticleCowboys Week 1 fallout: 6 possessions and a funeralSeptember 15, 2026

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A quick slant to George Pickens in what looks like a drive-sustainer, only replay shows he was just inches short of the first-down marker.

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Pickens fell just short on third-down slant in Cowboys' opening drive.

Pickens was targeted on a quick slant that appeared to be a drive-sustainer but replay showed he was just inches short of the first-down marker; the play came on third-and-long in the Cowboys' opening possession.

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Pickens held to 36 yards combined with Lamb; Giants' secondary contained Dallas.

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Pickens trade exemplifies Cowboys-Steelers trade partnership history.

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Pickens matched Lamb's 26 routes; 1A role in weak-defense offense supports consistency.

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These were the leaders in lost yardage due to drops in Week 1 (per @FantasyPtsData) 1. George Pickens: 51 Air Yards on 2 Drops 2. Jameson Williams:...

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Stafford: Pickens part of Dallas's elite receiving corps despite Giants' defensive win.

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