Should I start Dennis Houston or George Pickens this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

BEFORE YOU DECIDE

Check the bye week first

Dennis Houston has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Dennis Houston: INJURY_RESERVE.
George Pickens: 16.9 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET · PPR

PROJECTED LEADER

George Pickens

WR · DALStats & schedule

14.1FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Dennis Houston

WR · 8801Stats & schedule

0.0FF projected

No game scheduled

Check bye / schedule

Why this pick?

George Pickens

Fortified14.1

ESPN13.2

Sleeper11.5

FantasyPros—

George Pickens faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 16.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 6.25%.

Dennis Houston

Fortified0.0

ESPN—

Sleeper0.0

FantasyPros—

INJURY_RESERVE

Dennis Houston has no scheduled game in this week’s NFL slate. A projection alone is not a reason to start a player on bye.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 8:00 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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Scoring & lineup notes

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