George Pickens Fantasy Football Week 9 Scouting Report

George Pickens
WR
, Pittsburgh Steelers

Age: 23
Weight: 200 lbs
Height: 6' 3"
College: Georgia

ADP: 58
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RecYds	RecTD	Rec	RuYds
57.8	548	1	35	-10

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by Brendan Darr

· Oct 27 · 5:32 PM EDT

PIT WR George Pickens - Week 8 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 8 vs, New York Giants

In a season that is either boom or bust, it was a massive boom week for Pickens against the Jets. He came down with a few 50/50 balls from Russell Wilson moonshots and finished with 5 catches for 111 yards and a touchdown on 9 targets. It didn't look great in the first half for Pickens, but he picked it up in the second half.

The Giants are 7th aFPA against wide receivers, but there are certainly opportunities against this secondary. As long as Wilson is starting, Pickens looks locked into a WR2 projection with the ceiling for more based on matchup. While the matchup looks tough, I think there is the upside for more in this matchup.

by Brendan Darr

· Oct 19 · 9:18 AM EDT

PIT WR George Pickens - Week 7 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 7 vs, New York Jets

It has been an interesting season so far for George Pickens. Some weeks he's looked dominant and others he's getting his snaps cut for mysterious reasons. In theory, his game should mesh with Russell Wilson better than Justin Fields, but we'll have to see.

A lot is up in the air with the Steelers with the quarterback switch, but Pickens should remain in your lineup regardless. It's a tough matchup against the Jets as they are 8th aFPA against wide receivers. Either way, Pickens is a WR3 against a tough Jets secondary.

by Brendan Darr

· Oct 12 · 9:38 AM EDT

PIT WR George Pickens - Week 6 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 6 at Las Vegas Raiders

George Pickens saw a career-low snap percentage against the Cowboys that was deemed to be for "management" reasons, but it certainly seemed like the tape was not kind to Pickens and his effort in that game. Either way, Arthur Smith did not help the situation by saying, essentially, he's had superstar players before and didn't play them every snap either. Genius.

Pickens is just outside of the WR2 conversation this week and is a top-end WR3. You know, assuming he gets a full complement of snaps. The Raiders are 25th aFPA against wide receivers so it is a great matchup. While there are some obvious concerns, it seems like a matchup you just have to hope Pickens hits in.

by Brendan Darr

· Oct 05 · 11:18 AM EDT

PIT WR George Pickens - Week 5 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 5 vs. Dallas Cowboys

George Pickens remains the alpha in Pittsburgh, and after a few slow weeks, he rebounded with 7-113-0 against the Colts. In fact, he had more catches than the rest of the other active wide receivers had targets (4).

Pickens is a borderline WR1 this week, but checks in at WR13 on the week. Dallas ranks 19th aFPA against wide receivers and Justin Fields has been on a heater through the air lately. I'd feel great about this matchup if I had George Pickens on my roster. He's a must-start.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 28 · 10:38 AM EDT

PIT WR George Pickens - Week 4 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 4 at Indianapolis Colts

On the plus side, George Pickens remains the WR1 as he led the team with 7 targets against the Chargers. On the downside, Pickens again failed to deliver a big game as he finished with 5-57-0. Things, in theory, should be easier against the Colts.

While the Colts rank 26th aFPA against receivers, Pickens is still just a WR3 this week as he comes in 25th in our rankings. Pickens is a start this week, but it's hard to trust him as more than a WR3. The improved play of Justin Fields and the easier matchup should at least raise the ceiling a bit on Pickens.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 21 · 4:15 PM EDT

PIT WR George Pickens - Week 3 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 3 vs Los Angeles Chargers

We were worried about George Pickens heading into the matchup against Pat Surtain and those fears played out just as we expected. Pickens had 2-29-0 stat line, but the underlying usage was pretty good. He drew a long penalty and had another long catch taken away. Unfortunately, almost doesn't cut it for you in fantasy.

In what should be a low-scoring game in a low-volume passing attack, Pickens is in another tough spot against the Chargers who haven't allowed a receiver to go over 61 yards so far. Pickens is a back-end WR2/high-end WR3 this week. With the low total and the low passing volume, just be aware this isn't the recipe for a ceiling week.

by Brendan Darr

· Sep 15 · 9:44 AM EDT

PIT WR George Pickens - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 at Denver Broncos

Denver is a tough matchup for pass catchers and it will be even tougher for Pickens this week with as little help as he gets from the rest of the receiver room. Three receivers, three tight ends and two running backs caught passes, and yet Pickens was the only one to top 30 yards. His 6 catches for 85 yards were nice, but his -10 yard run? Not so much!

Again, the matchup is pretty brutal against Denver and Pickens is normally in the WR2 conversation, but this week is closer to a back-end WR3.