The Dallas Cowboys added another viral moment to their growing highlight reel on Thanksgiving when wide receiver George Pickens pulled off a stunning hurdle over Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie during a key third-down conversion. The Cowboys star turned a routine in-breaking route into a 39-yard gain, and the play immediately became one of the NFL’s top clips of the early holiday slate.
The NFL posted the moment to its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account after capturing the play live on the broadcast. The replay showed Pickens taking flight as McDuffie closed for the tackle, creating one of the most dramatic images of the game.
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The hurdle came at a crucial point in the matchup. Facing a 3

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