The Dallas Cowboys will host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 13. 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 13?
Pickens (knee/calf) was a limited participant in Tuesday’s practice, Jon Machota of The Athletic reports.
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 13?
This Pickens is one of the better “when talent meets opportunity” situations in sports this season. He landed in the perfect offense with the ideal quarterback at the perfect time, and with all of those things lining up, he’s fantasy’s second-best receiver.
The most impressive part is that he’s not sneaking up on anyone and still producing. We all knew what he was capable of this season, and even over the course of last week, it’s not that the Eagles were unaware of what he brings to the table.
Didn’t matter: a 25-yard catch to help set up the game-winning field goal from Brandon Aubrey.
Last season with the Steelers, in a similar role by way of aDOT and target share, Pickens produced 9.4% under what you’d expect the average receiver to do in his role.
This season, he’s 36.9% better than the expected PPR production.
The Chiefs’ defense is nothing short of elite, and that means getting both Dallas receivers to the finish line might be difficult, but there’s nothing actionable to do here. It was way back in Week 1, but the Chargers had each of their three primary receivers clear 13 PPR points in this matchup, a fate that is certainly possible for Pickens and Lamb.
Every league’s draft position is different, but Pickens is in the mix for the most valuable draft day asset when looking at middle rounds, and there’s nothing numerically to suggest that regression is inevitable.
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 13
Pickens is projected to score 17.3 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pickens to have six receptions for 92 yards and 0.4 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 13 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 13 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
