Cowboys’ Dak Prescott takes firm stance on George Pickens trade murmurs
Dallas Cowboys star quarterback Dak Prescott made his thoughts on the trade rumors surrounding wide receiver George Pickens very clear.
Prescott and Pickens have been getting along well as teammates throughout the 2025 NFL season. They have connected many times for explosive plays and huge touchdowns, being a force for opposing defenses to deal with.
However, Pickens is nearing the end of his rookie contract, having signed it with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2022. As Dallas figures out its final decision in negotiations with him, trade rumors have appeared that the team could attempt to land a long-term package for him.
However, Prescott seems to be firmly against the idea, per reporter Clarence Hill Jr. He asked the quarterback about people who think the team should trade Pickens, which Prescott gave him a reaction that was crystal clear.
“Asked quarterback Dak Prescott about the people who think should trade George Pickens at the deadline to make sure the Cowboys get something for him, in case they don’t resign him, he looked at me like I had two heads. Prescott wants Pickens here long term,” Hill wrote.
What lies ahead for Dak Prescott, Cowboys
It is clear that Dak Prescott greatly values George Pickens as a teammate on this Cowboys roster. Trading a receiver who he has developed strong chemistry with would be wrong to him.
Seven games in, Prescott has completed 185 passes for 1,881 yards and 16 touchdowns. Of those completions, 36 went to Pickens as he gained up to 607 yards and six touchdowns.
Dallas has a 3-4-1 record on the season, holding the second spot of the NFC East Division standings. They are above the Washington Commanders and New York Giants while trailing the Philadelphia Eagles. In terms of the NFC standings, they sit at 10th place. They are above the Atlanta Falcons and Minnesota Vikings while being behind the Carolina Panthers and Chicago Bears.
The Cowboys will continue preparation for their upcoming matchup, being at home. They host the Arizona Cardinals on Nov. 3 at 8:15 p.m. ET.
49ers’ Mac Jones addresses ‘losing record’ question amid brutal point differential
Mac Jones addressed a reporter's question about the 49ers' difficulty in winning games despite having a 5-3 record so far this season.
Mac Jones addressed his losing record as the current starting quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers this season.
Jones has been commanding the starting job with Brock Purdy suffering multiple injuries early into the campaign. Jones has kept San Francisco afloat while Purdy recovers from his multitude of injuries, but it came with some ups and downs for the former.
Jones does have a great record in his six starts, going 4-2 in those games. However, the point differential in all the games San Francisco played in is -4, the worst in the NFC West Division.
One reporter pointed that out to Jones during Thursday's press conference, via 95.7 The Game. The quarterback didn't take that to offense, responding to the statistic by noting the difficulty of winning games in the league in convincing fashion.
“Mhm, haha, nice, haha. I learned that early on in my career: I would be frustrated if we didn't win by a lot of points. I realized that winning in the NFL is so hard,” Jones said.
What lies ahead for Mac Jones, 49ers
As long as Brock Purdy is on the sidelines, Mac Jones will continue to hold down the starting job as the 49ers will need everything they can get despite multiple injuries to the roster.
Purdy has been effective throughout his six starts while leading San Francisco's offense. He completed 149 passes out of 226 attempts for 1,597 yards and eight touchdowns and five interceptions. He also added 23 rushes for 57 yards on the ground.
San Francisco has a 5-3 record on the season, holding the third spot of the NFC West Division standings. They are above the Arizona Cardinals while trailing the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks. In terms of the NFC standings, they sit at seventh place. They are above the Chicago Bears and Carolina Panthers while being behind the Rams and Detroit Lions.
