Newsome vs. Pickens: Renewed Rivalry

Sunday night's game between the Giants and Cowboys provides an opportunity for Cowboys cornerback Greg Newsome and Steelers wide receiver George Pickens to renew their relationship. The two players last faced off when Newsome was with the Browns and Pickens was with the Steelers during the 2024 season. capturengo.org

On a Hail Mary attempt at the end of a 24-19 Browns win in Week 12, Newsome and Pickens had a physical altercation that continued after the ball fell incomplete. Newsome downplayed the idea of having unfinished business while acknowledging the history adds to the matchup. "My job is to shut them out no matter what. Obviously I've had a lot of battles with him, so it's gonna be a little more special," Newsome said, praising Pickens as being "great at the catch point."