Should I start George Pickens or Ian Thomas this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Pickens

+12.7 projected edge · PPR

Start George Pickens over Ian Thomas for Week 7 PPR: 14.1 projected points versus 1.4.

George Pickens: 16.9 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup lift against PHI.
Ian Thomas: 4.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET · PPR

FF PICK

George Pickens

WR · DALStats & schedule

14.1FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Ian Thomas

TE · LVStats & schedule

1.4FF projected

↑ +0.3 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

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%.

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.4

ESPN1.2

Sleeper0.6

FantasyPros—

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

George Pickens projects for 14.1 points in PPR scoring, 12.7 more than Ian Thomas. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 9:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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