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George Pickens or Josh DownsWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Pickens is a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver who averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025. Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRDallas Cowboys#6 WR
George Pickens
PPG
14.4
Games
17
Rec
93
Rec Yds
1,429
Rec TDs
9
Targets
137
Bye
Week 14
WRIndianapolis Colts
Josh Downs
PPG
6.7
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
566
Rec TDs
4
Targets
88
Bye
Week 14

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Pickens vs Josh Downs: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatGeorge PickensJosh Downs
PPG (Half-PPR)14.46.7
Games Played1716
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)245107
Receptions9358
Rec/Game5.53.6
Receiving Yards1,429566
Rec Yds/Game84.135.4
Receiving TDs94
Targets13788
Target Share/Game8.15.5
Age2524
Experience3 yrs3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Pickens or Josh Downs in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for George Pickens and Josh Downs is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, George Pickens averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Josh Downs averaged 6.7.

Should I draft George Pickens or Josh Downs in 2026 fantasy football?▾

George Pickens averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game across 17 games in 2025, and Josh Downs averaged 6.7 across 16. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did George Pickens and Josh Downs average in 2025?▾

George Pickens averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Josh Downs averaged 6.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 7.7 points per game.

Do George Pickens and Josh Downs share a bye week?▾

Yes, both George Pickens and Josh Downs share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

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