​It’s not secret the Dallas Cowboys arguably boast the NFL’s best wide receiver duo in CeeDee Lamb and George PickensLamb, a three-time All-Pro, has been established as one of the best wideouts in all of football since he first eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in his second season in Dallas. He became one of the highest-paid receivers in the league in Aug. 2024 and has continued to be one of the Cowboys’ centerpieces.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHowever, Dallas’ offense reached another level in 2025 with the acquisition of Pickens from Pittsburgh. After showing immense talent with the Steelers but not quite putting it all together, Pickens had a breakout season in Dallas alongside Lamb. He racked up 1,429 yards and earned his first Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections. Pickens is set to play the 2026 season with the Cowboys on the franchise tag.With Lamb already cemented as one of the NFL’s best, how big of a leap did Pickens take after one terrific season with the Cowboys?In ESPN’s latest edition of its positional rankings as voted on by NFL scouts, coaches and executives, both Pickens and Lamb cracked the top 10 wide receivers in the league.Lamb slid a bit from his No. 4 ranking in 2025 down to No. 6. His highest ranking was No. 3 and the lowest voter had Lamb outside the top 10. Meanwhile Pickens made the top 10 for the first time and is slotted right behind Lamb at No. 7. The highest vote for Pickens was No. 5.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRead what ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote on each wideout below, including some quotes from people around the NFL. One NFL coordinator even intimated that Pickens is Dallas’ No. 1 receiver and not Lamb. Fowler: Lamb is coming off his worst statistical season since he was a rookie in 2020. He dealt with an early-season ankle issue and never quite took off, finishing with 1,077 yards and three touchdowns. Usually an after-the-catch standout, his 322 yards after the catch were down for his standards, too. And his eight drops tied for second in the NFL behind Travis Kelce.Even so, the goodwill he has built over six seasons helped him in the voting. He’s still a game breaker and appeared on all but one ballot.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”With his ability to separate and make big plays, the attention he demands creates opportunities for others in the offense,” an NFC scout said. “He’s still on the short list of guys who give you problems consistently.”Lamb’s 571 receptions are the fifth most in the NFL since 2020 and already the third most in Cowboys history, as he passed Dez Bryant last season.”I expect him to have a bounce-back year,” an NFL coordinator said. “He was never quite the same [last year] off that ankle injury.” Fowler: One NFL coordinator did not hesitate when asked which Cowboys receiver is No. 1 on opposing game plans.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement”It’s Pickens,” the coordinator said. “He has emerged.”While Lamb still attracts a lot of attention from defenses — and is ran