The Dallas Cowboys will host the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15. 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 15?
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 15?
On Thursday night against the Lions, with a game that saw 74 points scored, Pickens offered fantasy managers just 8.7 PPR points, the second-worst showing of his season.
That wasn’t great, and social media was quick to point out some low-effort moments.
I get it, but I think three months of production have earned him a little more benefit of the doubt than that. He’s caught 5+ passes and earned 9+ targets in six straight games, and his aDOT last week was right with what you’d expect (12.1, season: 12.4).
It was a tough showing against a very good Detroit team that benefited from the ability to allocate more resources his way after CeeDee Lamb left with a concussion. Pickens has been critical to the success of this offense all season long, and nothing I saw on Thursday has led me to change my mind about that assessment for the rest of the season.
The aggressive Vikings are as willing to put their corners on an island in the name of pressure as any defense in the league. Given how often Dak Prescott looks Pickens’ way down the field (multiple deep targets in every game this season and numerous deep completions in five contests), I’m entering Week 15 with just as much confidence in him as I did Week 14.
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 15
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 15 Weather Impact: Vikings at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 15 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
