The Dallas Cowboys have entered training camp with more than just high expectations — they’ve brought a new identity to their offense. With CeeDee Lamb stepping into 2025 as the clear WR1A and newly acquired George Pickens sliding in as WR1B, Dallas is now home to one of the most exciting wide receiver pairings in the league.
Lamb, the franchise cornerstone, is fresh off a gritty 2024 campaign in which he posted 1,194 receiving yards and 101 catches — all while missing games due to a shoulder injury. Now fully healthy, he’s ready to anchor the Cowboys’ air attack with a new level of support.
Enter George Pickens.
The former Steelers wideout, traded to Dallas in May, brings explosive playmaking ability, elite body control, and a hunger to prove himself in a contract year. Early in camp, his connection with Dak Prescott has been undeniable, and the balance between Lamb and Pickens is already grabbing headlines.
“I’m excited to run better plays,” Pickens said after his first whole team practice. “Playing in this offense, alongside a guy like CeeDee, it’s a whole different level.”
Cowboys fans have already dubbed them “The Super Mario Bros,” a nod to their chemistry and complementary skills. While Lamb handles the short-to-intermediate game with precision and polish, Pickens stretches the field vertically and wins contested catches downfield.
Under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys are expected to emphasize spacing, speed, and more vertical concepts. The playbook is shifting to create mismatches — and Lamb and Pickens are at the heart of it.
Pickens still needs to sharpen his route detail and clean up a few ball security issues, but his upside is undeniable. Lamb, meanwhile, benefits from no longer carrying the entire receiving load. Together, they’re unlocking each other’s full potential — and Prescott looks sharper because of it.
The Cowboys may have built something special. With CeeDee Lamb as WR1A and George Pickens as WR1B, Dallas enters the 2025 season with a balanced, explosive receiver duo that could power a deep postseason run — and keep opposing defenses on their heels all year long.