{
  "id": 7970695,
  "title": "Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer is ready for George Pickens to bounce back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/cowboys-news-brian-schottenheimer-is-ready-for-george-pickens-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:49:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cowboys-news-brian-schottenheimer-ready-064944089.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After suffering a 28-20 defeat to the New York Giants in Week 1, the Dallas Cowboys found themselves falling short of expectations. Many had predicted a victory for the team, given the offseason hype surrounding them, especially their improved defense. However, coach Brian Schottenheimer has nothing to worry about in terms of wide receiver George Pickens' performance. According to The Athletic’s Jon Machota, Schottenheimer reassured everyone that Pickens \"will be just fine. He’s going to usually catch that ball going down the sideline, probably pull through it, then jump over people, spin, and then jump into the end zone.\" Despite Pickens' impressive breakout season last year, which included 93 receptions for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns, the 25-year-old wideout struggled to secure touches against the Giants' physical defense. Schottenheimer acknowledged that the team was \"pretty poor\" overall, as reported by the Associated Press, and emphasized that they had a humbling experience. Looking ahead, Pickens will be eager to bounce back against the Washington Commanders in their Week 2 matchup at AT&T Stadium.",
  "summary": "The Dallas Cowboys fell flat on their faces after bowing to the New York Giants, 28-20 , in Week 1. Many predicted the Cowboys would win, given the offseason hype surrounding them, particularly regarding their supposedly improved defense. But alas, they failed to get the job done. However, while coach Brian Schottenheimer should be concerned about […] The post Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dallas Cowboys lost 28-20 to New York Giants in Week 1.",
    "Coach Brian Schottenheimer confident George Pickens will bounce back.",
    "Pickens aims to rebound against Washington Commanders in Week 2."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The coach's confidence in George Pickens' ability to bounce back suggests that the wide receiver's early season struggles are not a concern for the team's offensive strategy.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}