Receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were absent from the Cowboys’ starting lineup on Monday night. The reason seems to be that they were absent for one or more other things in recent days.

After the 33-16 win, coach Brian Schottenheimer was asked about the decision to bench the duo for the opening offensive series.

“Made a coach’s decision,” Schottenheimer said, via Bobby Belt of 105.3 The Fan in Dallas. “ There were some things that were missed .”

They made the most of their opportunities; Pickens had nine catches for 144 yards and a touchdown, and Lamb had five for 66 yards and a touchdown.

Still, the entire situation was odd. The Cowboys gave ESPN no details for the broadcast. And ESPN’s Lisa Salters didn’t ask Schottenheimer about the decision during an in-game interview.

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