Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer explains curious CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens decisions
The Dallas Cowboys suffered a terrible fourth-quarter collapse against the Arizona Cardinals . Leading 24-10, the Cowboys allowed the Cards to come back and get the 33-30 win in overtime. The Cowboys notably did not have either of their star receivers, CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens, on the field at times late in the game. Head coach Brian […] The post Cowboys’ Brian Schottenheimer explains…
The Dallas Cowboys faced a devastating fourth-quarter collapse against the Arizona Cardinals, succumbing to a 33-30 overtime loss. The team's star receivers, CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, were notably absent from the field during critical moments of the game. Head coach Brian Schottenheimer provided insight into the decision to bench the duo, stating, "There’s certain personnel packages that they don’t play in, and there’s a reason for that.
One of those was the touchdown to [Ryan Flournoy] early. Those guys are involved in a lot of different things, and that’s why," as reported by Tommy Yarrish on X, formerly Twitter.
Lamb contributed a game-high 58 yards on seven catches, while Pickens added 48 yards on two receptions. Despite Dak Prescott's limited performance with just 195 passing yards, the Cowboys' loss left them with a 3-5 record. The team's recent struggles have placed mounting pressure on Schottenheimer, who is on track for a second consecutive sub-.500 season. With the organization's dysfunction and the mounting scrutiny on Schottenheimer, the Cowboys need immediate results to avoid potential consequences.
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