The Dallas Cowboys (3-4) will host the Arizona Cardinals (2-5) in Week 9. 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 Pickens Playing in Week 9?
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 9?
The Cowboys weren’t competitive at all over the weekend in Denver, but Dak Prescott did continue to concentrate his targets in a near Joe Flacco fashion (14 of his 19 completions went to either George Pickens or CeeDee Lamb), and that means that both were usable with over 14 PPR points, even in a blowout loss.
I found it interesting that Patrick Surtain spent some time on Pickens, a sign to me that opponents view Dallas’ WR2 as a game-breaker that they want to discourage Prescott from looking at down the field.
That’s obviously easier said than done, but if they viewed Lamb as substantially more dangerous, the reigning DPOY would have been glued to him. Pickens hasn’t seen his target profile look much different since his partner in crime returned to the lineup, outside of a minor decline in red-zone usage.
Better days are ahead for this offense, and this is a great launching spot for just that. The point distribution will vary on a weekly basis, but 35-ish fantasy points for the Lamb/Pickens tandem on a weekly basis is fair, and that’s all we can ask for.
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 9
Pickens is projected to score 16.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pickens to have 5 receptions for 84 yards and 0.3 touchdowns. Pickens could also add 1 rushing yards.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Cardinals at Cowboys
Since the Cowboys play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 9 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.