Newsome, Pickens Renew Sunday Night Battle

The two players last faced off when Newsome was with the Browns and Pickens with the Steelers during the 2024 season. Their most notable interaction came during a Hail Mary attempt in Week 12, where they engaged in a physical altercation that continued with verbal exchanges after the play. Pickens missed their second matchup with a hamstring injury, preventing a resolution last season.

Newsome downplays any 'unfinished business' but acknowledges the history adds significance to this week's matchup. 'Every receiver I go against there's technically unfinished business,' Newsome said. '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.' He praised Pickens as 'great at the catch point' and expressed confidence in the Cowboys' chances against both him and CeeDee Lamb. forestarrow.help