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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

Dallas Goedert vs George PickensWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start George Pickens over Dallas Goedert in 2026.

George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 to Dallas Goedert's 10.3, a 4.1 point per game edge. Pickens's 93-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR. George Pickens is Tier 2 among wide receivers, Dallas Goedert is Tier 2 among tight ends.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, George Pickens (14.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Dallas Goedert (10.3 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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TEPhiladelphia Eagles#5

Dallas Goedert

PPG

10.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

591

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

WRDallas Cowboys#6PPG LEADER

George Pickens

PPG

14.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,429

Rec TDs

Targets

137

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Dallas Goedert

George Pickens

Head to Head

10.3 PPG14.4 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Dallas Goedert: Tier 2 (Elite) TE (ranked #5 at the position). George Pickens: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #6 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Elite) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR in most league formats.

Dallas Goedert vs George Pickens: The Full Breakdown

Comparing Dallas Goedert (TE, Philadelphia Eagles) against George Pickens (WR, Dallas Cowboys) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while George Pickens posted 14.4 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Dallas Goedert has his bye in Week 10, George Pickens in Week 14. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Pickens is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Dallas Goedert is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Dallas Goedert (age 31) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. George Pickens (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•George Pickens outscored Dallas Goedert by a projected 70 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Pickens played 17 games in 2025 compared to Dallas Goedert's 15. That durability gap means George Pickens contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Dallas Goedert scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at tight end.
•George Pickens saw 137 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•George Pickens is 6 years younger than Dallas Goedert (25 vs 31), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Dallas Goedert vs George Pickens: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Dallas Goedert	George Pickens
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.3	14.4
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	155	245
Receptions	60	93
Rec/Game	4.0	5.5
Receiving Yards	591	1,429
Rec Yds/Game	39.4	84.1
Receiving TDs	11	9
Targets	82	137
Target Share/Game	5.5	8.1
Age	31	25
Experience	7 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Pickens at 14.4 PPG, 4.1 points per game above Dallas Goedert's 10.3. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Dallas Goedert or George Pickens in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Pickens has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Dallas Goedert's 10.3 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Dallas Goedert and George Pickens average in 2025?▾

Dallas Goedert averaged 10.3 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 4.1 points per game.

When are Dallas Goedert and George Pickens's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Dallas Goedert (PHI) has a bye in Week 10, and George Pickens (DAL) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.