The Dallas Cowboys will host the New York Giants in Week 2. 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 2?
Pickens is not on the injury report and 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 George Pickens in Week 2?
The Cowboys introduced George Pickens to their fanbase on Thursday night and he delivered a very “high school boyfriend meeting dad for the first time” performance.
He opened up with a firm handshake (six-yard gain on Dak Prescott’s first throw of the season) and made strong eye contact early on (first-quarter 34-yard DPI flag drawn). You love to see it.
But we are dealing with a 16-year-old boyfriend analogy, so this doesn’t end well. He choked on mom’s cooking (three targets earned on 32 routes after that first play) and couldn’t answer the “what are your intentions with my daughter” question with grace (unnecessary roughness penalty in the third quarter on what proved to be Dallas’ last good scoring chance).
On the bright side, he isn’t the first player to struggle in his debut with a new team or flunk a parent introduction. A non-CeeDee Lamb Cowboys pass catcher reached double figures in terms of PPR points in both games against the Giants last season, thus making a bounce-back effort very possible.
I maintain my general stance that Pickens can be a flex-worthy player in this pass-oriented offense. Lamb is a threat to lead the league in targets, and that naturally limits the ceiling of a player like Pickens, but his skill set is that of a player who can do a lot with a little if the connection with Dak Prescott develops.
I was encouraged by Prescott posting a 9.7-yard aDOT, and if downfield aggression sticks as a part of this offense, better days are ahead for Pickens, potentially as soon as this week. Even after a dud in Week 1, he’s a fine flex play for me this weekend.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 2 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Pickens’ Fantasy Points Projection in Week 2
Pickens is projected to score 13.4 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pickens to have 4 receptions for 71 yards and 0.3 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 2 Weather Impact: Giants at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 2 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
