George Pickens Fantasy Football Profile, News and Stats

George Pickens
WR
, Dallas Cowboys

Age: 24
Weight: 200 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: Georgia

ADP: 55
Depth Chart Ranking: 2

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
3	30	0	3	0

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Draft note

by John Paulsen

After a WR20 finish in 2023, Pickens slipped to WR38 last season while catching passes from Justin Fields and Russell Wilson. A move to Dallas should help his fantasy value even if he plays second fiddle to CeeDee Lamb. The Cowboys may not have much of a running game, which could force them to be more pass-heavy, and Pickens has shown the ability to thrive with volume. He posted a solid 23rd-place finish in yards per route run (of 112 qualified receivers), though his YAC/rec numbers remain average, consistent with his downfield, perimeter role. Pickens likely won't see WR1 volume, but he has the talent to produce WR2 numbers in a pass-first offense, especially if Lamb were to miss any time. As a fantasy WR3 with upside, he's an intriguing target in the middle rounds.

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Cowboys Beat: WR George Pickens lackadaisical route running hurt team

John Owning on X

Sep 08 · 5:53 PM EDT

One aspect of Thursday's game that's being overlooked, imo, is how George Pickens lackadaisical route running really hurt the Cowboys in some key moments (little attempt to pick Cooper DeJean on the 4th down throw to CeeDee Lamb).

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Of course, this is just one writer's opinion but something he noticed. He went on to point out when Pickens' isn't the primary or secondary option, "his route running effort went into the dumpster." Owning said it hurt the Cowboys because Pickens was "not stressing the defense to create openings for others in those situations." It's hard to tell if this could have a direct affect on fantasy. In the end, the team could take Pickens off the field for plays where he may not be involved, and that's never a good thing.

Scouting report

by Brendan Darr

· Dec 25, 2024 · 11:47 AM EST

PIT WR George Pickens - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

After missing the last few weeks George Pickens returns without an injury designation and will be good to go for the matchup against the Chiefs. It's not a moment too soon, either, as the Pittsburgh passing game has really struggled the last few weeks without him. The Chiefs are 21st aFPA against wide receivers so this is a solid matchup for Pickens to return to. He's a WR2 this week and should be in your lineups.

2025 Strength of Schedule - DAL

W1	W2	W3	W4	W5	W6	W7	W8	W9	W10	W11	W12	W13	W14	W15	W16	W17	W18
5 @PHI	9 NYG	3 @CHI	6 GB	15 @NYJ	16 @CAR	12 WAS	13 @DEN	4 ARI	BYE	7 @LV	5 PHI	10 KC	25 @DET	32 MIN	22 LAC	12 @WAS	9 @NYG

Schedule difficulty based on schedule-adjusted, positional defensive ranking. Top DEF = 1, bottom DEF = 32.

Game Stats


Week	Opp	Rec	RecYds	RecTD	Tgts	YPR	RuAtt	YPC	STD	0.5 PPR	PPR	Snaps	%
1	@PHI	3	30	0	4	10.00	0	0.00	3.0	4.50	6.0	56/61	91.8%
Per game			3.00	30.00	0	4.00	10.00	0	0.00	3.00	4.50	6.00	56.00/61.00	91.80%
Totals			3	30	0	4	10.00	0	0.00	3	4.5	6	56/61	91.80%

Previous Games vs. NYG


Season	Week	Opp	Rec	RecYds	RecTD	Tgts	YPR	RuAtt	RuYds	RuTD	Fum	YPC	STD	0.5 PPR	PPR	Snaps	%
2024	8	NYG	4	74	0	5	18.50	0	0	0	0	0.00	7.4	9.40	11.4	53/66	80.30%
Average					4.00	74.00	0.00	5.00	18.50	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.00	7.40	9.40	11.40	53.00/66.00	80.30%

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