Dallas Cowboys owner, president, and general manager Jerry Jones acknowledged that wide receiver George Pickens needs more involvement in the offense after the team's overtime loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Pickens caught just two passes and played only 57% of offensive snaps, while fellow wideout Ryan Flournoy saw 68% of snaps.
Speaking on 105.3 The Fan, Jones attributed Pickens' limited usage to the game plan, which emphasized the running game. Dallas ran the ball 39 times for 93 yards. Quarterback Dak Prescott targeted CeeDee Lamb 11 times, while Pickens received only four targets.
Jones said, "He needs the ball coming his way more, and there's your good case. You say what can you do differently than we did out there the other day? We get the ball in that direction more, and we press that."
Flournoy earned more snaps due to his willingness as a blocker in the running game. Pickens' talent as a pass-catcher is undeniable, but his effort on plays not involving him remains a concern. His lack of a complete game is costing him snaps and could jeopardize a long-term contract with the Cowboys, who may consider trading him before the Nov. 10 deadline if they lose to the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
