Cowboys' George Pickens, CeeDee Lamb deflect questions about benching

Dallas Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were benched on the first drive of the game in Week 11's win over the Las Vegas Raiders.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ceedee Lamb celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Washington Commanders | Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys cruised their way to a 33-16 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Monday night at Allegiant Stadium, sparking what hopes to be a late-season turnaround following the bye week.

But right after kickoff, some surprising headlines were made after ESPN's Lisa Salters reported on the broadcasts that Cowboys wide receivers CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens were benched for Dallas' first drive due to a "coach's decision" that was non-injury related.

The two star pass-catchers returned to the field for Dallas' second drive before eventually catching a touchdown apiece later in the game.

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After the win, Lamb and Pickens were both asked about why they were benched for the opening drive but deflected the questions quickly.

CeeDee Lamb: "Not Going Into Depth on That"

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb reacts after catching a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. | Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

"Not going into depth on that honestly," Lamb said in the locker room. "I'm not. I'm sorry. I'm not."

Pickens was asked about it on the field postgame by ESPN's Laura Rutledge, but completely stepped around the question, instead giving an answer about the run game.

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"I feel like certain personnels are built for the running game, we kind of knew that we could exploit them running wise. So a lot of heavy personnel," Pickens said.

Cowboys fans may never know why the team's two top wide receivers had to watch from the sideline for the first drive. Regardless, it was a productive night for both Lamb and Pickens, as the two combined for 14 catches for 210 yards and two touchdowns in the win.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half at Allegiant Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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