George Pickens touchdown catch cuts Cowboys deficit

Dallas trails Tampa Bay 24-16 in a live game.

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GEORGE PICKENS WITH A BEAUTY OF A CATCH 😮‍💨 Cowboys fail to convert the two-point conversion but it's a one-possession Via @YahooSports on X

What happened: Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens secured a scoring reception to bring his team within eight points. The offense failed to convert the subsequent two-point try against the Buccaneers.

Why it matters: The touchdown keeps the Cowboys in contention during the live matchup. Dallas is attempting to secure a win and build on its 4-3 regular-season start.

By the numbers: The Cowboys entered the contest averaging 28.1 points per game while allowing 22.7 defensively.

What to watch: The Dallas defense must force a stop to afford the offense an opportunity to tie the game.

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@YahooSports 2026-10-09T03:12:35.492855+00:00

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