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Should I start George Pickens or Jaleel McLaughlin this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start George Pickens

+7.7 projected edge ยท Standard

Start George Pickens over Jaleel McLaughlin for Week 7 Standard: 9.1 projected points versus 1.3.

  • George Pickens: 11.3 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup lift against PHI.
  • Jaleel McLaughlin: 4.8 FP recent scoring average.

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%.

Jaleel McLaughlin

Fortified1.3
ESPN0.0
Sleeper1.1
FantasyProsโ€”

Jaleel McLaughlin faces TEN in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.

George Pickens projects for 9.1 points in standard scoring, 7.7 more than Jaleel McLaughlin. 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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