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

THE FF CALL

Start George Pickens

+8.1 projected edge ยท Standard

Start George Pickens over Ian Thomas for Week 7 Standard: 9.1 projected points versus 1.0.

  • George Pickens: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Ian Thomas: 3.4 FP recent scoring average; 8.75% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

George Pickens
Why this pick?

George Pickens

Fortified9.1
ESPN8.2
Sleeper7.4
FantasyProsโ€”

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

Ian Thomas

Fortified1.0
ESPN0.7
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Ian Thomas faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 3.4 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.

George Pickens projects for 9.1 points in standard scoring, 8.1 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, 12:01 PM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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