Should I start Connor Heyward or George Pickens this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Pickens

+8.7 projected edge · Standard

Start George Pickens over Connor Heyward for Week 7 Standard: 9.1 projected points versus 0.4.

Connor Heyward: 0.2 FP recent scoring average.
George Pickens: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

George Pickens

WR · DALStats & schedule

9.1FF projected

↑ +0.9 vs ESPN

at PHI

Mon 8:15 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Connor Heyward

RB · LVStats & schedule

0.4FF projected

= 0.0 vs ESPN

vs LAR

Sun 4:25 PM ET

Why this pick?

George Pickens

Fortified9.1

ESPN8.2

Sleeper7.4

FantasyPros—

George Pickens faces PHI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 5%.

Connor Heyward

Fortified0.4

ESPN0.3

Sleeper0.4

FantasyPros—

Connor Heyward faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.2 fantasy points.

George Pickens projects for 9.1 points in standard scoring, 8.7 more than Connor Heyward. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 2:17 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.