WR George Pickens quietly set an NFL record that no player had ever reached before after the thrilling victory over the Eagles
WR George Pickens quietly set an NFL record that no player had ever reached before after the thrilling victory over the Eagles.
Arlington, Texas. 24/11/2025The Dallas Cowboys left AT&T Stadium with a thrilling 24–21 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11, but the spotlight of the night did not center solely on Dak Prescott or Brandon Aubrey. The player who forced the NFL media to reopen the record books was the Cowboys’ new weapon – WR George Pickens – who quietly accomplished something never before seen in league history.
According to ESPN Stats & Info, Pickens became the first player in NFL history to record at least 100 receiving yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 forced fumble in the same game, a record untouched in more than 100 years of the league’s existence. Remarkably, he achieved it in one of the season’s tensest matchups, against an Eagles defense ranked top 3 in QB pressure.
From the opening moments, Pickens showed why the Cowboys placed such immense trust in him. Early in the second half, Prescott launched a 38-yard throw to the right sideline, and Pickens rose between two Eagles defenders as if gravity didn’t apply to him, pulling the ball down and igniting the stadium. That play sparked a crucial scoring drive that brought Dallas back into rhythm.
But the historic moment arrived late in the fourth quarter. As the Eagles mounted their final drive, Pickens – not a defensive player by trade – chased down A.J. Brown and punched the ball loose himself, creating the forced fumble that allowed Dallas to retain possession and seal the win. On social media, Cowboys fans called it “the hit of a fighter who refuses to let go.”
In the postgame press conference, head coach Mike McCarthy couldn’t hide his smile:
“Pickens isn’t just a WR. He’s a true football player – willing to do anything to win.”
Prescott echoed the sentiment:
“Not many guys at his position chase a play like that to the very end. That’s toughness, not a highlight.”
Pickens, however, remained humble when asked about the record:
“I just play ball. If the team needs me to block, I block. If they need me to chase, I chase. I don’t care what records I set.”
The Cowboys leave Week 11 with a crucial victory in the NFC East race, but it was the sight of Pickens stumbling, rising, fighting, and carving his own place in history that made Cowboys Nation proudest. On a night when the spotlight typically shines on familiar stars, George Pickens wrote his name into the record books – and this may only be the beginning.
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According to Brady’s analysis, Tampa Bay could open up roughly $7–11 million in cap space by parting ways with two players who no longer fit the team’s new direction. The message is not personal, but about efficiency. The current roster has enough star power, but the allocation of money has not been optimal for the next competitive window.
The first name is Rachaad White. White has remained productive, but the context has changed. Bucky Irving took over the RB1 role at various points in 2025, Sean Tucker is a promising young option waiting for more opportunities, and the committee approach has made White the “odd man out.” Many local sources view moving on as the obvious choice.
The second case is Sterling Shepard. The Bucs’ wide receiver room is crowded with established core players and emerging young talent. Shepard serves as a rotational piece when healthy, but at age 33, he is no longer a priority in a structure that values speed, durability, and long-term upside.
“I don’t see the problem as a lack of stars. The problem is inefficient spending. When you have younger, cheaper options that fit the system, you have to be brave enough to choose that path. Rebuilding starts with financial discipline and being honest with yourself,” Brady shared.
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The final message is clear: the Buccaneers do not need to tear everything down. They need to reorganize. By being willing to move on from pieces that are no longer optimal, Tampa Bay can regain flexibility and open the door to bigger decisions. For Brady, the road back always begins with hard choices — but the right ones.
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