Cowboys receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were benched for the opening series of Monday night's game against the Raiders .

A Cowboys spokesperson told ESPN sideline reporter Lisa Salters that Lamb and Pickens missed first series due to a coach's decision rather than injury. They did not specify what prompted that decision.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has reported that the two receivers were benched after "they missed some things."

With their top-two receivers on the bench, Dallas quickly punted after gaining just six yards on its first three plays. The Cowboys started the game with two runs by Javonte Williams before Dak Prescott was unable to connect with wideout Jalen Tolbert on third down.

Both Lamb and Pickens returned for the Cowboys' second drive, which

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