George Pickens posts 73 yards in Cowboys’ 23-13 loss to Packers
In Week 6, Cowboys receiver George Pickens had six catches for 73 yards as the team fell 23-13 to the Green Bay Packers, extending their record to 2‑4.
Key points
- Pickens had six receptions for 73 yards in the loss.
- The Cowboys’ offense had only one first down in two drives.
- Pickens was not targeted in the first two drives despite being healthy.
- He has 33 receptions for 428 yards and one touchdown in six games.
- He is under a one‑year, $27.2 million franchise tag.
In Week 6, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens recorded six receptions for 73 yards in a 23-13 defeat to the Green Bay Packers.
Pickens entered the game after a Week 5 performance that produced 130 yards and one touchdown on nine catches, his most productive outing of the 2026 campaign.
During the Packers contest, the Cowboys’ offense managed only one first down over two drives, and Pickens was not targeted through the first two drives despite being listed as healthy and active.
Through the first six games of the season, Pickens has amassed 33 receptions for 428 yards and one touchdown on 52 targets.
He is playing under a one‑year, $27.2 million franchise tag after the Cowboys opted against a longer‑term contract extension.
“I don’t know who was less interested in the (Cowboys‑Packers) game tonight other than me, but George Pickens was up there,” Bill Simmons said.
The Cowboys fell to Green Bay 23-13, extending their record to 2‑4.
Your questions, answered
How many yards did George Pickens have against the Packers?
George Pickens had 73 yards on six receptions in the 23-13 loss.
What is George Pickens’ contract status?
He is under a one‑year, $27.2 million franchise tag after the Cowboys declined a longer‑term extension.
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