Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is listed on the injury report with both knee adn calf ailments ahead of Thursday’s highly anticipated matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The short week presents a challenge for recovery, potentially limiting Pickens’ planning time.
The Cowboys held only a walkthrough on Monday, meaning Pickens would not have participated even if fully healthy. this injury news arrives as Pickens is enjoying a breakout season, his first with the Cowboys, marked by consistent production in recent weeks-nine receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders, followed by nine catches for 146 yards and a touchdown versus the Eagles.
Beyond Pickens, several other Cowboys players appeared on the initial Week 13 injury report. Left tackle Tyler Guyton is dealing with an ankle injury, while receiver Kavontae turpin is nursing a shoulder issue and illness. Defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa is listed with an elbow concern.
Defensive ends Jadeveon clowney (neck) and Dante Fowler (shoulder), along with safeties malik Hooker (toe/thigh) and Donovan Wilson (neck), were limited participants in the walkthrough. Notably, quarterback Dak Prescott, who was previously on the report last week with a hip injury, was not listed on Monday.
The cowboys-Chiefs game is expected to draw a massive audience, potentially becoming the most-watched regular-season NFL game in history. Despite the injury concern, Pickens’ role in the offense suggests he is likely to play.
