Brian Schottenheimer gives strong endorsement for Cowboys extending George Pickens
In need of more firepower on offense, the Dallas Cowboys made a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers to bring in wide receiver George Pickens.
A former star at Georgia, Pickens has always had the talent to be a superstar, but seemed to get in his own way while with the Steelers. Once he arrived in Dallas, however, Pickens seemed to be a different person.
He was thrilled with the new opportunity and relished the chance to work with Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb. He's made the most of the opportunity as well, recording 58 receptions for 908 yards and a career high seven touchdowns through the first 10 games.
Now, the only question surrounding Pickens is whether he will sign an extension with Dallas. If it was up to head coach Brian Schottenheimer, that would happen. Schottenheimer was asked about keeping GP3 long-term, and said he was "very in favor" of that happening.
"Sign me up. ...I love the firepower that (he and CeeDee) give us. I pinch myself at times (calling plays). … I’m very in favor of George having a long term future with us in Dallas."
George Pickens is having a career year, set to break the bank
Pickens previous best season was in 2023, when he had 63 receptions for 1,140 yards and five touchdowns. All three were career highs for him and while he's already surpassed the touchdown total, he's set to best the rest of those numbers as well.
That means he's going to be able to demand a massive pay increase this offseason as he's set for free agency.
Reports suggest the Cowboys could use the franchise tag to buy themselves time, which is likely their best chance of keeping Pickens beyond 2025. If they do allow him to test the open market, chances are high that he could secure a deal that Dallas can't match.
After 44–32 Win, Josh Allen Stuns Everyone by Comforting a Devastated Baker Mayfield on the Sideline
Orchard Park, New York. 17/11/2025
The Buffalo Bills’ 44–32 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11 delivered one of their most explosive offensive performances of the season. But the moment that spread far beyond Highmark Stadium didn’t come from a highlight, a touchdown, or a stat line. It came after the game ended — when one of the NFL’s most competitive quarterbacks sat alone on the opposing sideline, carrying a weight heavier than the loss.
Baker Mayfield, the fiery leader of the Buccaneers, finished the night with numbers that didn’t reflect the emotional toll behind them. Despite throwing, scrambling, and fighting for every yard, he simply couldn’t match the Bills’ relentless surge. When the final whistle blew, Baker remained seated on the bench, helmet beside him, staring at the turf as teammates walked toward the tunnel. His posture said everything — this wasn’t just another loss. It was a hit to the pride of a veteran who had emptied everything he had.
Then came an unexpected moment.
As Bills players celebrated near midfield, Josh Allen quietly stepped away from the crowd. He walked across the field toward the Buccaneers sideline, approached Mayfield, and gently tapped his shoulder. When Baker finally looked up, Allen pulled him into a brief, sincere embrace. Fans nearby fell silent — witnessing a moment that felt more like brotherhood than rivalry.
According to a staff member standing close by, Allen leaned in and told him softly:
“ You’re a hell of a competitor. One tough night doesn’t change who you are. Keep leading your guys.”
For Mayfield — a player who rarely shows vulnerability — the words struck deep. He nodded slowly, eyes heavy, acknowledging the respect coming from the quarterback who had just beaten him in a Week 11 shootout.
Inside the Buccaneers locker room, Baker didn’t hide his frustration. But he made sure to speak about Allen’s gesture.
“He didn’t have to come over,” Mayfield said. “But he did. That meant something. I expect a lot from myself. Tonight wasn’t good enough. Hearing that from him… I respect that.”
Meanwhile, in the Bills locker room, Allen’s teammates praised him not just for leading the team to a dominant 44–32 win, but for showing humanity in a moment when most players think only about celebration. Defensive players admitted they took pride in disrupting Tampa Bay’s offense — yet they admired Allen even more for recognizing the man behind the helmet.
Moments like these are reminders that NFL Sundays are about more than touchdowns and standings. They’re about respect. Brotherhood. The shared struggle of men who pour everything into a game that doesn’t always reward them.
Josh Allen didn’t just lead the Bills to a Week 11 victory at Highmark Stadium.
He delivered a moment that echoed far deeper than any highlight — a reminder that even the fiercest competitors can hurt, and sometimes the greatest strength is compassion.
