George Pickens has spent much of the season proving he can be a true No. 1 receiver, but his latest big game stirred up unexpected backlash from a former Kansas City Chiefs player.

ARLINGTON — Until Thursday afternoon, there was the distinct chance that the Cowboys’ signature 24-21 victory over the defending Super Bowl champs Sunday had as much to do with the weird malaise that always hovers over the Eagles offense, even in the best of times, as it did any sort of resurgence by Dallas.