Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Picks for Fantasy Football Week 7: George Pickens, K.J. Osborn, Amari Cooper

It's week 7 of the NFL season, and there are a lot of exciting games tomorrow. This is the time when a lot of fantasy football managers stress over picking the right player to start for their teams. Picking the right player to start or bench is the biggest key to winning games.

Some players that managers might not be sure about starting this week are wide receivers George Pickens, K.J. Osborn, and Amari Cooper, who are in a tricky situation this week.

Pickens, Osborn, or Cooper? Which one should you start this week? Let's look at their fantasy outlook and discuss their upcoming matchups.

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Should I Start George Pickens for Fantasy Football?

George Pickens and the Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Los Angeles Rams this week. The Rams have surprised everyone this season and have played quite well. They have just allowed 19.5 points per game this season and are ranked 11th in the league.

Cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon has been their star on the defense, and he will go against his former team. However, despite all that, it doesn't diminish the opportunity that Pickens has on his hands this week.

Coming off a bye, the Steelers will be fresh, and Pickens is likely to continue his good form. So far this season in five games, he has 22 receptions for 393 yards and has scored two touchdowns. Before their bye, Pickens had the best game of his season against a good Ravens' defense, and you should definitely consider starting him this week.

He is currently ranked #24 among WRs by the RotoBaller staff ahead of Week 7.

Should I Start K.J. Osborn for Fantasy Football?

K.J. Osborn and the Minnesota Vikings will face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night football this week. The Vikings are 2-4 to start the season and have already lost Justin Jefferson for multiple weeks due to a hamstring injury.

This matchup against the 49ers is not ideal for Osborn, and fantasy managers should drift away from starting him this week. The 49ers are coming off a lousy loss against the Cleveland Browns, and their defense will be out there to prove a point.

They are definitely going to make life tough for Kirk Cousins, which is why Osborn might not get opportunities to make an impact.

In six games this season, the Vikings player has recorded 17 receptions for 214 yards and has scored two touchdowns. The RotoBaller staff currently has him ranked #40 among WRs.

Should I Start Amari Cooper for Fantasy Football?

Amari Cooper and the Cleveland Browns will face off against the Indianapolis Colts this week. This is a tricky game for all the managers who have Cooper, as Deshaun Watson is still uncertain to play due to a shoulder injury.

After struggling in his first game without Watson as his quarterback, Cooper bounced back last week with P.J. Walker as the Browns quarterback instead of Dorian Thompson-Robinson. Against the good defense of the 49ers, he finished with four receptions on eight targets for 108 yards.

You should consider using him as a flex option this week, as even without Watson, he has the potential to have a big game. The RotoBaller staff has Cooper currently ranked #23 among wide receivers ahead of Week 7.

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