George Pickens

George Pickens hauled in four of his five targets for 78 yards in the Cowboys' 30-23 Week 17 win over the Commanders.

Fantasy Impact

Pickens continues an impactful stretch in the Dallas passing attack, finishing with over 75 receiving yards in nine of his last 11 games. The pass-catcher continues to reward fantasy managers with reliable output while possessing explosive upside as well ahead of a Week 18 matchup against the New York Giants.

George Pickens caught 7-of-9 targets for 130 yards in the Cowboys 34-17 loss against the Chargers.

Fantasy Impact

It was a nice bounce back for Pickens following his struggles in recent weeks. He has continued to display his upside throughout most of the season in Dallas. He should be a WR1 next week against the Commanders.

Scrutiny surrounding George Pickens' engagement persisted during Sunday's loss to the Vikings, where the receiver was limited to three catches for 33 yards on six targets. Following a week of criticism regarding his motor, Pickens displayed similar tendencies in Week 15, including instances of giving up on routes and lacking urgency as a run blocker.

Fantasy Impact

The talented wideout was observed walking off the line of scrimmage on one play, reinforcing the narrative about his inconsistent intensity. While Pickens delivered elite production during the middle of the season, these recurring lapses on tape are expected to complicate his upcoming contract negotiations.

Despite Dak Prescott throwing for a season-high 376 yards and CeeDee Lamb exiting early with a concussion, George Pickens struggled to produce, finishing with just 37 yards on five receptions. It was his lowest yardage output since Week 1, and his night was marred by miscues, including a deflection off his hands that resulted in an interception and a reception negated by his own facemask penalty.

Fantasy Impact

On a positive note, Pickens did extend his streak of games with at least five catches to six. However, his failure to capitalize on a prime opportunity in the passing game was a disappointment. He will look to rebound in Week 15 against the Vikings, where he could be leaned on heavily if Lamb remains sidelined.

The Cowboys could place the franchise tag on George Pickens this offseason.

Fantasy Impact

Pickens is enjoying a career year in his first season in Dallas. It does not appear the two sides will be able to agree to an extension right away. The franchise tag would go for roughly $27 million to $28 million.