RADIO
BALLER MOVE: Start in 12-Team Leagues
POSITIONAL VALUE: WR3/FLEX
ANALYSIS: While a matchup with the Jets' secondary would usually be something that may cause us to bench a borderline player like Pickens, there's a new wrinkle in Pickens' outlook this week.
All indications are that the Steelers have decided to go with Russell Wilson as their starting quarterback on Sunday night against the Jets, which could end up a very positive development for Pickens' production.
While Justin Fields has played well for the Steelers, the Pittsburgh passing attack has been pretty quiet most weeks and Pickens is averaging just 4.3 receptions per game on 7.3 targets. He's managed just 7.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR scoring) and has yet to find the end zone.
George Pickens gets a new QB in Week 7. Will we see an improvement in his performance?
He has:
- 68.2% Catchable Target Rate (#54) 🤦♂️
- 12.2 ADoT (#31) 😬
- 28.9% Target Share (#7) 👌Will Russ unlock Pickens and the deep ball in PIT? #HereWeGo pic.twitter.com/5kGY0OTO8I
— PlayerProfiler NFL (@Profiler_NFL) October 17, 2024
But Wilson could upgrade the passing game, which is why the Steelers are likely making the move. Pickens will likely be Wilson's top target this week and with bye weeks and injuries, your team probably needs an upside play in the flex slot or WR2 slot.
If you have safer options, by all means, use them - but Pickens could easily beat his projection this week if Russell Wilson comes out slinging it. He's talented enough to take a risk on this week in deeper formats.
More Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Picks
Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Divisional Round? Terry McLaurin, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Cooper Kupp
The Washington Commanders will take on the Detroit Lions, and the Los Angeles Rams will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Divisional round of the 2024-2025 NFL playoffs. From among these teams, a trio of receivers are intriguing options for Daily Fantasy Sports lineups. Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin, Lions WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Rams wideout Cooper […]
Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Divisional Round? Puka Nacua, Nico Collins, Rashod Bateman
The Divisional round is almost upon us, and Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua, Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins, and Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman are all healthy and ready to go for their teams' upcoming games. While Nacua and Collins have been consistently great this season and Bateman has been a […]
Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Divisional Round? Xavier Worthy, Olamide Zaccheaus, DeAndre Hopkins
There are eight teams left in the NFL playoffs, leaving fantasy players with limited options to build their weekly lineups. However, there are plenty of talented players left in the playoffs, especially at the wide receiver position. Should fantasy players start Xavier Worthy, Olamide Zaccheaus, or DeAndre Hopkins this week? Let’s dive into it. […]
Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Divisional Round? Kyren Williams, David Montgomery, Khalil Shakir
Unfortunately, the first round of the NFL playoffs had five blowouts in six games. Hopefully, the Divisional Round games will be more entertaining. Should fantasy players start Kyren Williams, David Montgomery, or Khalil Shakir this week? Let’s dive into it. Should I Start Kyren Williams For Fantasy Football? Williams was the RB7 during the […]
Who Should I Start For Fantasy Football Divisional Round? Jahmyr Gibbs, Derrick Henry, Saquon Barkley
The NFL is loaded with elite running back talent. While the passing game gets all the attention during the regular season, teams that can run the ball win in the playoffs. Jahmyr Gibbs, Derrick Henry, and Saquon Barkley are three of the top running backs in the NFL and the playoffs, all playing a massive […]
Download Our Free News & Alerts Mobile App
Like what you see? Download our updated fantasy football app for iPhone and Android with 24x7 player news, injury alerts, rankings, starts/sits & more. All free!
