The Dallas Cowboys will visit the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR George Pickens.
Is George Pickens Playing in Week 11?
Pickens is not on the injury report, and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Cowboys’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Pickens in Week 11?
Pickens earned 26 targets and caught 19 passes in his three games without CeeDee Lamb, numbers that aren’t much different than what he’s posted in the three games since (24 targets and 17 catches).
The quantity has been similar, but valuable looks have evaporated, and that impacts his fantasy bottom line in a significant way.
Pickens saw multiple end zone targets in all three games with Dallas’s WR1 sidelined, fueling him to average over three PPR points per target. In the three games since, however, he has a total of one such look and 1.7 PPR points per target.
Those are still viable numbers, but they no longer carry the same type of week-winning upside that they once did.
It’ll be OK.
Pickens is still a lineup lock thanks to his well-defined role in one of the five most pass-heavy offenses in the sport. The week-to-week variance is present, but the floor is still high enough to justify playing him weekly, holding out hope for a monster week.
This matchup is a great spot for him, and one where Dallas has a chance to produce a pair of top-15 receivers. Remember, even this version of Pickens is a win based on what you were expecting when you drafted him nearly three months ago.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Pickens’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 11
Pickens is projected to score 16.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pickens to have five receptions for 84 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Pickens could also add one rushing yard.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 11 Weather Impact: Cowboys at Raiders
Since the Raiders play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 11 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
