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George Pickens

George Pickens

WRDallas Cowboys DAL
Keenan Allen

Keenan Allen

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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Pickens over Allen

 
 
 
 
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Includes Detailed Projections

Outlook George Pickens

Superstar Leap Solidifies Elite Status Alongside CeeDee Lamb

Following a career-best 2025 season where he posted 102 receptions for 1,575 yards and 10 touchdowns, George Pickens enters 2026 as a premier receiving threat. Operating alongside CeeDee Lamb in a Dallas passing attack led by Dak Prescott, Pickens boasts a massive ceiling. While he skipped voluntary workouts, coaches expect him at mandatory minicamp, silencing trade rumors.

His draft market trends show rising confidence. Pickens' ADP has climbed from the early third round to 26th overall over the past month. With his franchise tag signed, fantasy managers are embracing him as a reliable high-end asset. Our models view his current draft price in PPR formats as an outstanding value opportunity.

Our projections slate Pickens for 80 receptions, 1,179 yards, and eight touchdowns. Given his 100% ownership and high starting rate, he is a trusted weekly option in a highly potent offense.


Updated 15 hrs ago

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πŸ”“ EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Allen over Pickens

 
 
 
 
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Outlook Keenan Allen

Unsigned Veteran Slot Master Offers Late-Career PPR Depth

Keenan Allen enters his age-34 season as an intriguing free agent whose landing spot will dictate his fantasy utility. Recent comments from Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz in late May indicate the door remains open for a potential reunion in Los Angeles, which would immediately boost his stock.

Even at this late stage of his career, our models show Allen can still produce in the right system. Last year, he suited up for a full 17-game slate, hauling in 81 receptions for 777 yards and four touchdowns, proving his veteran savvy and reliable hands remain highly functional.

Currently rostered in 69% of leagues but starting in only 18% of fantasy formats, managers are rightfully taking a wait-and-see approach. Until he signs with a team, he remains a bench stash with decent PPR flex upside if he lands in a pass-friendly offense.


Updated 15 hrs ago

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Performance George Pickens
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Performance Keenan Allen
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Next Up Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches George Pickens
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Next Up Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START George Pickens
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
94%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Keenan Allen
OWN
69%
+2.72 compared to last week
START
18%
+0.59 compared to last week
Next Up Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus George Pickens
8th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Keenan Allen
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up Player Breakdowns
Breakdown George Pickens

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 8th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 4th with 219.50 total points (12.19 avg).
  • Currently 89.8 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 12.2.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 6 in receptions and is currently ranked 6th among WR.
  • Top 10 in targets and is currently ranked 8th among WR.
  • Top 3 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 10 in red zone receptions and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Top 3 in reception yards with 1575 and 15.44 YPC and is currently ranked 3rd among WR.
  • Top 6 in Rec TDs with 10 and is currently ranked 5th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • He is top 75 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 58th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +44, Rec Yards: +675 Rec TDs: +7,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!
  • Big play ability! If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 80, REC YDS: 1179, REC TDS: 8
Breakdown Keenan Allen

    Overview

  • Experts don't even rank him among WR's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 41st with 104.20 total points (5.79 avg).
  • Currently 205.1 points behind the leader: Puka Nacua
  • Average points in the past two weeks have dipped quite a bit at 5.8.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 15 in receptions and is currently ranked 15th among WR.
  • Top 20 in targets and is currently ranked 18th among WR.
  • Top 25 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 22nd among WR.
  • Top 35 in reception yards with 777 and 9.59 YPC and is currently ranked 30th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 4, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 51st among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 50 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 37th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +17, Rec Yards: +83 Rec TDs: -3,
Next Up Health Check
Injury George Pickens

No Injury Reported

Injury Keenan Allen

No Injury Reported

Next Up Matchup Comparison
Matchups George Pickens

Week 1
Dallas Cowboys @ New York Giants

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.82405.531593923.76
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts don"t even rank him among DST's. Either he is on a bye week or is just plain bad. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 25th with 77.00 total points (4.53 avg).
  • Currently 150 points behind the leader: Seahawks DST
  • Decline in numbers lately by 4.5 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 32nd in rush defense with 2707 (159.24 per game).
  • Ranked 19th in pass defense with 4187 (246.29 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.82 per game and currently ranked 26th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 21st in Total TDs with 2 (0.12 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +37.06, Turnovers: -7 Sacks: -13, INTs: EVEN, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +2.06,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 41, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 27.4, YDS/G: 382
Matchups Keenan Allen

Week 1
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Overview

  • He has missed playing in at least 2 games but is not listed on the injury report as of today. Check out his player news to see if he has any nagging injuries.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years:
Next Up Ratings Comparison
Rating George Pickens
22.83
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Keenan Allen
4.27
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up Career Comparison
Career George Pickens
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2022 PIT 16 85 52 801 15.4 4 3 24 8 1
2023 PIT 16 106 63 1140 18.1 5 3 18 6 0
2024 PIT 14 103 59 900 15.3 3 2 -6 -3 0
2025 DAL 16 146 102 1575 15.4 10 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 124 78 1251 16 6 2 9 4.5 0
Totals 68 456 286 4553 15.9 23 9 51 5.7 1
Career Keenan Allen
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2013 SD 15 104 71 1046 14.7 8 0 0 0 0
2014 SD 14 122 77 783 10.2 4 0 0 0 0
2015 SD 8 89 67 725 10.8 4 0 0 0 0
2016 SD 1 7 6 63 10.5 0 0 0 0 0
2017 LAC 16 159 102 1393 13.7 6 2 9 4.5 0
2018 LAC 15 137 97 1196 12.3 6 9 75 8.3 0
2019 LAC 16 151 104 1199 11.5 6 3 16 5.3 0
2020 LAC 14 147 100 992 9.9 8 1 -1 -1 0
2021 LAC 16 157 106 1138 10.7 6 0 0 0 0
2022 LAC 10 89 66 752 11.4 4 1 8 8 0
2023 LAC 13 150 108 1243 11.5 7 2 6 3 0
2024 CHI 15 121 70 744 10.6 7 0 0 0 0
2025 LAC 16 122 81 777 9.6 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 15 131 86 921 10.7 6 1 2 3 0
Totals 172 1576 1064 12137 11.4 70 18 113 6.3 0
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Week 1
ARI @LAC
ATL @PIT
BAL @IND
BUF @HOU
CAR vs CHI
CIN vs TB
CLE @JAC
DAL @NYG
DEN @KC
DET vs NO
GB @MIN
LAR vs SF
LV vs MIA
NE @SEA
NYJ @TEN
PHI vs WAS
Matchup Time Pitchers
ARI @CIN 04:10 EDT EST
ATH vs COL 10:05 EDT EST
ATL @NYM 04:10 EDT EST
BAL vs SD 04:05 EDT EST
BOS vs TEX 04:10 EDT EST
CHC @SF 10:05 EDT EST
CHW vs LAD 04:10 EDT EST
CLE vs DET 04:10 EDT EST
HOU @KC 07:10 EDT EST
LAA vs TB 10:07 EDT EST
MIA @PIT 04:05 EDT EST
MIL vs PHI 07:10 EDT EST
MIN vs STL 02:10 EDT EST
NYY @TOR 03:07 EDT EST
SEA @WAS 04:05 EDT EST
Matchup Time
NY @SA 8:30 PM EST
Matchup Time
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