Should I start Evan Engram or George Pickens this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Pickens

+5.4 projected edge · Standard

Start George Pickens over Evan Engram for Week 7 Standard: 9.1 projected points versus 3.6.

Evan Engram: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 7.5% matchup lift against ARI.
George Pickens: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 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

Evan Engram

TE · DENStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↑ +0.5 vs ESPN

at ARI

Sun 4:05 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%.

Evan Engram

Fortified3.6

ESPN3.1

Sleeper3.7

FantasyPros—

Evan Engram faces ARI in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast up 7.5%.

George Pickens projects for 9.1 points in standard scoring, 5.4 more than Evan Engram. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 3:17 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.