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The Dallas Cowboys didn’t just lose a game Thursday night—they lost composure, momentum, and maybe even a little peace of mind. Their fall to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field wasn’t just a scoreboard disappointment; it unleashed a wave of drama that carried into the postgame hours.
And in true Cowboys fashion, the headlines weren’t only about football. They were also about feelings.
The Pickens–Sherman Tension Spills Over
Star receiver George Pickens found himself under the microscope after the game, thanks to some sharp words from former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman, now part of Amazon Prime’s crew. With CeeDee Lamb going down during the game, Sherman expected Pickens to become the spark the Cowboys needed.
He didn’t mince words—and Pickens didn’t take it lightly.
Pickens clapped back on social media, and while he later deleted the comments, the internet (and Cowboys fans) had already seen enough to know there was smoke.
Enter head coach Brian Schottenheimer, who addressed the situation with a calm but firm tone:
“I’m aware of what was supposedly put out there,” Schottenheimer said. “I’ve not talked to him yet. I understand it’s been taken down, but I will be talking to him, just checking on him.”
In other words:
This is the NFL. Drama is part of the climate, hydrate accordingly.
Schottenheimer Stands Up for His Guy
To his credit, Schottenheimer didn’t throw Pickens under the bus. With the team reeling and fans frustrated, he stepped in to remind everyone that one night doesn’t define a player.
“I’m going to judge George on his body of work, man. His body of work, he’s shown what an elite player he is and what a game changer that he is.”
He even drew a parallel to CeeDee Lamb, who just a couple of weeks ago had his own rough outing but rebounded with a spectacular night in Detroit before exiting.
This wasn’t simply finger-pointing; Schottenheimer made it clear that the whole team fell short:
“I don’t think any of us coached or played well enough.”
A refreshing bit of accountability in a franchise known for big personalities and bigger narratives.
CeeDee Lamb: The Update Everyone Was Waiting For
As much as the Pickens drama has dominated airwaves, the real concern in Dallas is CeeDee Lamb’s health.
Lamb left the Lions game after a scary moment that halted what was shaping up to be one of his monster performances—Schottenheimer said Lamb was “on pace for probably over 200 yards” before the concussion took him out.
The coach offered a hopeful but cautious update:
“He had a good day… but he has to go through all the checks and balances.”
Luckily for the Cowboys, they’ve got a bit of breathing room. Their next game isn’t until Dec. 14 against the Vikings, giving Lamb extra days to clear protocol.
If the Cowboys want even the faint glimmer of playoff hope to stay alive, they’re going to need their star back—and at full strength.
Where This Leaves the Cowboys
In short?
Things are messy, but not hopeless.
Pickens is frustrated. Lamb is healing. Schottenheimer is reassuring.
And Cowboys fans? They’re somewhere between pacing the room and refreshing injury updates every 30 seconds.
Dallas still has talent, still has time, and still has a pulse. But after the Detroit loss, the margin for error is now thinner than ever.