Dallas added George Pickens in the spring to pair with CeeDee Lamb, and the move has flipped this offense. The 24-year-old wideout exploded Sunday in Dallas’ comeback win over Philadelphia, making big plays when it mattered. The 32-year-old Cowboys quarterback had a simple, stunned line after the game: “He’s not from this planet.”
The statement, made in a November 24, 2025, report byNFL.com, set the tone for what Pickens has become and immediately pushed Dallas toward playoff relevance.
Dak Prescott Praises George Pickens’ Otherworldly Rise in Cowboys’ Offense
Nov 17, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is interviewed on the ESPN set following a game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Nov 17, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is interviewed on the ESPN set following a game against Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
George Pickens owned the moment. He caught nine targets for 146 yards and a touchdown in a wild, come-from-behind win over the Eagles. Every catch mattered, and none were by accident. The 24-year-old wideout’s efficiency is screaming: nine-for-nine on targets Sunday, and through 11 games, he sits second in the league in receiving yards with 1,054 on 67 catches and eight touchdowns.
That production explains why the 32-year-old QB publicly floated praise that sounds part-awestruck, part-evident truth. Here’s Prescott’s full take, delivered via the team’s official channels and reported by NFL.com:
“It’s hard for me to say he exceeds my expectations. My expectations are limitless with that guy, and he’ll tell you, he’s not from here…He’s not from here. He’s not from this planet. I’m not gonna put limitations on him. … The guy loves the game, stays focused, and the communication, I know I’ve mentioned before, but [he talks] to other guys in the huddle about staying focused and to just keep doing what they’re doing.”Dak Prescottsaid of Pickens, as reported on the team’s official website.
That quote isn’t just locker-room hyperbole. Pickens is making contested grabs, flipping field position, and taking pressure off CeeDee Lamb when Lamb isn’t at his peak. The Cowboys now have two viable WR1 threats, a luxury that changes defensive game-planning.
Money talk followed the praise. With Pickens headed to free agency, the franchise-tag conversation is real. Projections put a tag north of $28 million for 2026, and owner Jerry Jones publicly signaled he wants Pickens back.
If Dallas keeps him, this season’s comeback feels like the opening chapter of a bigger story. If they don’t, the 24-year-old wideout has stamped himself as one of the league’s can’t-miss targets. Either way, Prescott’s headline, “He’s not from this planet,” now reads as a scouting report and a contract problem rolled into one.