George Pickens becomes an unrestricted free agent following this season. The Cowboys WR "wouldn't mind" staying in Dallas long term, but for now is focused on the remaining 11 games ahead. 

When the Cowboys host the Commanders, they'll be looking to move up in the NFC East with a victory, and they're getting a warhead back to help the mission: All-Pro CeeDee Lamb.

The Eagles and Commanders helped the Cowboys last week, losing to keep the standing close. Now it's time for the team to help itself. Also in this week's Mick Shots, ammo for trades, reinforcements on the way, roster decisions and more.

Here are 8 notable 'big facts' to remember ahead of Sunday's 3:25pm CT kickoff on FOX.

While there's a laundry list of things that need cleaning up within the Dallas Cowboys' defense, what Shemar James is putting on film isn't just impressive, it's making history.

The Commanders bring a familiar face back to town and are coming off a familiar loss, losing on a last-second field goal, something the Cowboys experienced last week as well. Let's focus on the storylines of this week's matchup.

With the trade deadline sitting three weeks away, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones believes that Dallas has the "ammo" to potentially make a move. 

While all teams are in need of talent, don't forget the Cowboys have plenty of first-round picks, both from their own drafting or acquiring players from other teams. Here's a list of all 13 on the roster. 

Despite their defensive struggles through the first six games of the season, Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones remains confident in defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, saying that he's "who I want in the foxhole with me."

It's been a long road back for DeMarvion Overshown, but the time is near for his return, and Brian Schottenheimer just gave a window for when the Cowboys expect it.

The Cowboys have been successful on offense, but that doesn't mean they can't get better. This week, three players could return, including CeeDee Lamb. 

Cowboys COO/co-owner Stephen Jones addressed the team's defensive struggles on Monday, calling the defense a "work in progress" that he's confident can figure things out.