4t “Cowboys came back 24-21, locker room exploded… then fell silent when Dak Prescott stepped up to hand the game ball to the ‘clutch savior’ – The story behind it made Jerry Jones wipe away tears”
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Dallas Cowboys delivered one of their most impressive comebacks of the season, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 24–21 after trailing 0–21 at AT&T Stadium. After the game, Dak Prescott handed the game ball to wide receiver George Pickens — the most impactful player in the victory.
Pickens Explodes — Leading Dallas in Every Major Receiving Category
George Pickens was the centerpiece of the Cowboys’ offense in the comeback win, posting standout numbers:
📌 GEORGE PICKENS’ STAT LINE
- 9 receptions
- 146 receiving yards
- 1 touchdown
- Three 20+ yard plays
- A critical late-game catch that set up a 42-yard game-winning field goal attempt
Pickens accounted for over 40% of Dallas’ total receiving yards
, and led the team in EPA (Expected Points Added). He became Prescott’s go-to target in the second half, drawing 11 total targets, many of them in high-leverage situations.
Prescott Calls Pickens “Limitless” — Urges Cowboys to Keep Him Long-Term
Dak Prescott finished with:
📌 PRESCOTT’S STAT LINE
- 312 passing yards
- 2 touchdowns
- 0 turnovers
- 11-of-13 passing in the fourth quarter
Despite orchestrating a 24-point comeback, Prescott emphasized that Pickens was the true difference-maker:
“My expectations for George are limitless. I don’t want to put any ceiling on him.”
— Dak Prescott
Prescott also pushed for Dallas to secure Pickens on a long-term deal, viewing him as a franchise cornerstone.
Pickens’ Contract Situation Becomes a Major Talking Point in Dallas
- Pickens is in thefinal year of his rookie contract
- Cowboys could apply the franchise tag
- Jerry Jones commented after the game:“Of course we want to keep Pickens. He had a tremendous game.”
Pickens’ breakout performance is expected to accelerate Dallas’ contract decisions this offseason.
A Win With Major Implications for the Cowboys
The comeback win marks:
- The Cowboys’ third straight home victoryover the Eagles at AT&T Stadium
- Dallas climbing back into the playoff race, with postseason odds increasing from 38% to 64%
- Pickens emerging as a true WR1, leading the team in all major advanced metrics
Conclusion
George Pickens wasn’t just a standout performer — he was the reason the Cowboys flipped the game.
Dak Prescott handing him the game ball wasn’t symbolic; it was a statement:
George Pickens is the future of the Dallas Cowboys.
And the comeback win over the Eagles proved it.
Former Bills Round 2 Pick Shocked After 40–9 Loss to Buffalo — “They Are Not the Same Team I Left”
Charlotte, NC — October 2025
Boogie Basham’s reunion with the Buffalo Bills was supposed to be an opportunity to prove he still belonged in the place that once invested a premium draft pick in him. Instead, it became a humbling reminder of how far the Bills have surged ahead — and how drastically his career has shifted.
Now with the Carolina Panthers, Basham watched his former team crush Carolina 44–9, dominating every phase of the game in one of Buffalo’s most lopsided performances of the season.
After the loss, the former 2021 second-round pick (No. 61 overall) didn’t hide his shock about what he saw on the other sideline:
“That is not the same Bills team I left. They are sharper, faster, and more unified. Josh is playing with complete command — and that defense is relentless. They look like a group that is finally ready to finish the job.”
Basham spent his first two NFL seasons with Buffalo, appearing in 36 games while posting:
- 29 tackles
- 4.5 sacks
- 1 interception
Viewed as a developmental edge rusher with upside, he never became the impact player Buffalo needed. In August 2023, the Bills traded him away — a move many felt symbolized the team moving forward with a tougher, more disciplined defensive identity.
Two years later, the gap has widened even further. Carolina has dropped key games and struggled to protect its quarterback, while the Bills continue to stack dominant wins behind a suffocating defense and MVP-caliber quarterback play.
For Basham, it’s a bitter contrast. Pride for his old teammates. Frustration with the result. And a sting of what-if.
Still, he insists the embarrassment will fuel him:
“They are chasing a championship. I need to chase my chance to get back on that level.”
As the Bills surge toward the AFC’s top tier, the Panthers will search for answers. And Basham — once a part of Buffalo’s future — now faces a fight to ensure his NFL future remains intact.
