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Ryan Flournoy steps up in Cowboys' win ahead of trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 5:01 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Ryan Flournoy steps up in Cowboys' win ahead of trade deadline

Summary

In the Cowboys' 27-23 victory over the Colts on November 5, Ryan Flournoy recorded a career-high 77 snaps, filling in for the inactive George Pickens, who missed the game due to injuries. Flournoy caught two passes for 53 yards, raising speculation about the Cowboys' plans for Pickens ahead of the NFL trade deadline. Several players, like Cobie Durant and James Houston, returned to normal snap counts, while rookie Jaishawn Barham's playing time decreased significantly. The usage of Flournoy and others may indicate the Cowboys' strategy regarding potential trades as the deadline approaches.

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•Ryan Flournoy led Cowboys in snaps while filling in for George Pickens.
•Cowboys won the game 27-23 over the Colts.
•Pickens was inactive due to shoulder and hamstring injuries.
•Cobie Durant and James Houston saw increased playing time.
•Trade deadline approaches, raising questions about Dallas's roster decisions.

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5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Does Flournoy's W9 snap count reveal Cowboys' plan for George Pickens?

What they're saying

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Ryan Flournoy's career-high snap count on Sunday could mean nothing. Or it could be saying everything about the Cowboys' plan for George Pickens.
— Yahoo Sports

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