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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

George Pickens vs James ConnerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start George Pickens over James Conner in 2026.

George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 to James Conner's 11.0, a 3.4 point per game edge. Pickens's 93-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, George Pickens (14.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. James Conner (11.0 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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WRDallas Cowboys#6PPG LEADER

George Pickens

PPG

14.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,429

Rec TDs

Targets

137

Bye

Week 14

RBArizona Cardinals#99

James Conner

PPG

11.0

Games

Rush Yds

752

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

218

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

George Pickens

James Conner

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14.4 PPG11.0 PPG

17 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

George Pickens: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #6 at the position). James Conner: Unranked RB. Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than an Unranked RB in most league formats.

George Pickens vs James Conner: The Full Breakdown

Comparing George Pickens (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against James Conner (RB, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while James Conner posted 11.0 PPG across 14 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.

George Pickens has his bye in Week 14, James Conner in Week 11. 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. James Conner is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: George Pickens (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. James Conner (age 27) is approaching the age where RB production historically drops. Sell-high window is open.

Did You Know?

•George Pickens outscored James Conner by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Pickens played 17 games in 2025 compared to James Conner's 14. That durability gap means George Pickens contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Pickens scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Pickens vs James Conner: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Pickens	James Conner
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	11.0
Games Played	17	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	154
Rushing Yards	0	752
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	53.7
Rushing TDs	0	5
Receptions	93	28
Receiving Yards	1,429	218
Targets	137	0
Total TDs	9	6
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Pickens at 14.4 PPG, 3.4 points per game above James Conner's 11.0. 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 George Pickens or James Conner in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Pickens has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to James Conner's 11.0 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 George Pickens and James Conner average in 2025?▾

George Pickens averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. James Conner averaged 11.0 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are George Pickens and James Conner's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Pickens (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and James Conner (ARI) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.