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Malachi Fields or George Pickens

Who Should I Start? - Week 9 • Start New
Malachi Fields

Malachi Fields

WR • New York Giants NYG
George Pickens

George Pickens

WR • Dallas Cowboys DAL
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Fields over Pickens

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Fields ... 0%

BOTH ... 20%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 9.32
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
3.02 46.92 0.15 9.32
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Outlook Malachi Fields

Malachi Fields Building Momentum Heading into Philadelphia Matchup

Rookie Malachi Fields has firmly cemented his role as an everyday starter on the outside opposite Malik Nabers. He enters Week 9 coming off a productive four-catch, 83-yard outing against Houston, with the Giants' coaching staff signaling expanding plans for him in J.J. McCarthy's passing attack.

Even with his arrow pointing up, fantasy managers should view Fields primarily as a high-upside stash or deep-league flex option. Our weekly projection pencils him in for about 2.3 catches and 35 receiving yards. Philadelphia enters on a six-game losing streak, but a low 38.5-point projected total suggests a grind-it-out game script that could restrict McCarthy's aerial volume.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Pickens over Fields

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Pickens ... 60%

BOTH ... 20%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 14.63
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.53 66.74 0.33 14.63
No projection for today.
Not available due to injury or suspension.
Outlook George Pickens

George Pickens at Indianapolis — High-Scoring Environment Offers Rebound Potential

Pickens opened the week limited in practice due to a lingering hamstring issue that reduced his snap share over the past two weeks, though reports note he is moving well during drills. Team leadership has publicly pushed to get him more involved following a quiet four-target performance last week.

In a dome matchup against Indianapolis featuring a high projected total of 51.5 points, Pickens holds significant WR2 upside. Our weekly projections target around 4 to 5 receptions and 67 receiving yards (14.6 fantasy points). Roster managers should check back on his Friday injury designation, but he remains a strong start in nearly all lineups.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 9 hrs ago
Latest News George Pickens
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Performance Malachi Fields
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
00000
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
48320.8470
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance George Pickens
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
24824.0370
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
610517.5371
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches Malachi Fields
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 DAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @LAR 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 TEN 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 NO 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches George Pickens
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
5 TB 🔓 🔓 🔓
6 @GB 🔓 🔓 🔓
7 @PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
8 ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START Malachi Fields
OWN
 
9%
+3.58 compared to last week
START
 
1%
+0.94 compared to last week
OWN/START George Pickens
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
85%
No change since last week.
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus Malachi Fields
Not Ranked
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus George Pickens
16th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown Malachi Fields

    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 71st with 30.80 total points (4.40 avg).
  • Currently 125.16 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3.9 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 64th among WR.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 57th among WR.
  • Top 75 in Rec TDs with 1, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 75th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

    Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 7 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +16, Rec Yards: +248 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Known to break out for big gains. If your league has bonus points for long REC TDs then this guy would be great to have.
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 45, REC YDS: 450, REC TDS: 4
Breakdown George Pickens

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 16th among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 20th with 65.30 total points (8.16 avg).
  • Currently 90.66 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Hamstring (Since Nov 4, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have remained fairly consistant and rose slightly by 0.1 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 20 in receptions and is currently ranked 16th among WR.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 13th among WR.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 19th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 533 and 13.67 YPC and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Top 50 in Rec TDs with 2 and is currently ranked 36th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 35 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: -4, Rec Yards: -152 Rec TDs: -4,
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 85, REC YDS: 1150, REC TDS: 10
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury Malachi Fields

No Injury Reported

Injury George Pickens

HAMSTRING - Since Nov 4, 2026

Pickens was limited in practice on Thursday heading into Week 9 versus the Colts.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups Malachi Fields

Week 9
New York Giants @ Philadelphia Eagles

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
25.25375.88431002.71
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 32nd with 16.00 total points (2.00 avg).
  • Currently 62 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 2 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 30th in rush defense with 1055 (131.88 per game).
  • Ranked 27th in pass defense with 1952 (244.00 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 25.25 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +163.11, Turnovers: -20 Sacks: -24, INTs: -11, TDs: -4, Points Allowed: +4.33,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 37, INT: 15, TDS: 5, PA/G: 20.3, YDS/G: 333.8
Matchups George Pickens

Week 9
Dallas Cowboys @ Indianapolis Colts

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.75358.00421601.85
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 30th with 20.00 total points (2.50 avg).
  • Currently 58 points behind the leader: Buccaneers DST

Defensive Stats

  • Ranked 29th in rush defense with 1054 (131.75 per game).
  • Ranked 15th in pass defense with 1810 (226.25 per game).
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.75 per game and currently ranked 30th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 18th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: -6.75, Turnovers: -8 Sacks: -7, INTs: -8, TDs: -1, Points Allowed: +8.5,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 33, INT: 12, TDS: 3, PA/G: 25.8, YDS/G: 371.7
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating Malachi Fields
6.55
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating George Pickens
21.18
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career Malachi Fields
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 NYG 7 30 16 248 15.5 1 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 73 39 602 15.5 2 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 7 30 16 248 15.5 1 0 0 0 0
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
2026 DAL 8 62 39 533 13.7 2 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 17 132 83 1133 13.7 4 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 17 124 78 1251 16 6 2 9 4.5 0
Totals 76 518 325 5086 15.6 25 9 51 5.7 1
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