George Pickens injury update: Expected to play Week 8 vs. Cardinals
Pickens is expected to suit up for Sunday's game against Arizona despite shoulder and hamstring issues.
George Pickens is expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Pickens has been dealing with a shoulder and hamstring issue, but the report indicates he will be available for Dallas in Week 8.
What happened
RotoWire reported that Pickens is slated to suit up for the Cowboys’ home game against Arizona. The report cites Schefter, who noted that Pickens is expected to play despite the shoulder and hamstring concerns.
Context
Pickens has been a key contributor for the Cowboys this season. Through seven games, he has 97.5 PPR points, 58 targets, 37 receptions, 485 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, averaging 13.9 PPR points per game. He has played 82 percent of snaps. In Week 7, he posted 15.7 PPR points on four catches for 57 yards and a touchdown.
On the depth chart, Pickens is listed as the RWR2 behind CeeDee Lamb, who has 155.5 PPR points and six touchdowns this season. Sleeper currently tags Pickens as questionable with a shoulder injury, but the news report indicates he is expected to play.
What’s next
The Cowboys host the Cardinals on Sunday, November 1. Pickens is expected to be in the lineup for that matchup.
🏈 Fantasy impact
Pickens’ expected return to action is a boost for fantasy managers. He has been a consistent option this season with 97.5 PPR points and 13.9 PPR points per game, and his Week 8 projection of 14.6 PPR points reflects his typical role. With Pickens available, CeeDee Lamb remains the top wide receiver in Dallas, but Pickens should continue to see a healthy share of targets. Managers in need of a wide receiver should consider starting Pickens, especially given his recent production, which includes a 28.0 PPR performance in Week 5 and a touchdown in Week 7. For deeper formats, Ryan Flournoy could be a bench stash, but Pickens’ presence limits his upside. At this point, the clear action is to start Pickens in Week 8 against the Cardinals.
Quick answers
Will George Pickens play in Week 8?
George Pickens is expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
What is George Pickens' injury status?
Pickens has been dealing with a shoulder and hamstring issue, but he is expected to suit up for Week 8.