Two former Alabama high school stars paced the Dallas Cowboys to a 33-16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night.
Former Hoover High School standout George Pickens had nine receptions for 144 yards and one touchdown, and former Wenonah High School standout Quinnen Williamsmade four tackles, recorded 1.5 sacks, had one tackle for loss and registered five quarterback hits.
Pickens had 101 receiving yards by halftime, including a 37-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Dak Prescott that gave Dallas a 24-6 lead with 1:10 left in the first half.
Pickens tied his career single-game high in receptions, established on Oct. 12 in the Cowboys’ 30-27 loss to the Carolina Panthers, and his receiving yardage was the third-best of his career.
A former Alabama All-American, Williams made his Dallas debut on Monday night. The Cowboys acquired him on Nov. 3 in a trade with the New York Jets.
Dallas entered the game with the worst scoring defense and the worst total defense in the NFC and had not given up fewer than 22 points in any game this season. But the Cowboys yielded 236 yards, including only 27 on the ground, to the Raiders, who went 3-of-12 on third down.
Williams’ five quarterback hits tied the single-game high in the NFL this season.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith during an NFL game on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.
Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams sacks Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith during an NFL game on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
In addition to Pickens and Williams, six other players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Monday night:
Tyler Booker (Alabama) started at right guard for the Cowboys.
Cowboys cornerback Trikweze Bridges (Lanett) was designated as a game-day inactive.
Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson (Auburn) made all four of his kicks – an extra point and field goals of 35, 45 and 38 yards.
Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (Alabama) is on injured reserve and not eligible to play.
Cowboys tight end Rivaldo Fairweather (Auburn) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Cowboys wide receiver Traeshon Holden (Alabama) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Raiders wide receiver Shedrick Jackson (Hoover, Auburn) is on the practice squad and not eligible to play.
Cowboys linebacker Shemar James (Faith Academy) made five tackles on defense and two tackles on special teams.
Raiders defensive tackle JJ Pegues (Auburn) was designated as a game-day inactive.
Cowboys defensive back Reddy Steward (Austin, Troy) made two tackles on defense and one tackle on special teams.
Jalen Tolbert (McGill-Toolen, South Alabama) started at wide receiver for the Cowboys. Tolbert did not record any stats.
Cowboys defensive end Sam Williams (Lee-Montgomery) made one tackle.
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In its next game, Dallas (4-5-1) plays the Philadelphia Eagles at 3:25 p.m. CST Sunday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in an NFC East contest.
Las Vegas (2-8) plays the Cleveland Browns at 3:05 p.m. Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Shemar James moves in to tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer during an NFL game on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.
Dallas Cowboys linebacker Shemar James moves in to tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer during an NFL game on Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nev.(AP Photo/David Becker)
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