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Should I start DJ Herman or George Pickens this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Pickens

+9.5 projected edge ยท Standard

Start George Pickens over DJ Herman for Week 8 Standard: 10.1 projected points versus 0.6.

  • DJ Herman: 0.0 FP recent scoring average.
  • George Pickens: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

George Pickens
Why this pick?

George Pickens

Fortified10.1
ESPN9.0
Sleeper9.3
FantasyProsโ€”

George Pickens faces ARI in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 11.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

DJ Herman

Fortified0.6
ESPNโ€”
Sleeper0.6
FantasyProsโ€”

DJ Herman faces NE in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points.

George Pickens projects for 10.1 points in standard scoring, 9.5 more than DJ Herman. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 4:38 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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