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Updated August 16, 2026 from live stats

George Pickens vs Theo JohnsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start George Pickens over Theo Johnson in 2026.

George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 to Theo Johnson's 7.0, a 7.4 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, Theo Johnson is Tier 3 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. Theo Johnson (7.0 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.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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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

TENew York Giants#24

Theo Johnson

PPG

7.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

George Pickens

Theo Johnson

Head to Head

14.4 PPG7.0 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

George Pickens: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #6 at the position). Theo Johnson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) TE in most league formats.

George Pickens vs Theo Johnson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing George Pickens (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against Theo Johnson (TE, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Theo Johnson posted 7.0 PPG across 15 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, Theo Johnson in Week 8. 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. Theo Johnson 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. Theo Johnson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•George Pickens outscored Theo Johnson by a projected 126 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Pickens played 17 games in 2025 compared to Theo Johnson's 15. 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.
•George Pickens saw 137 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Pickens vs Theo Johnson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Pickens	Theo Johnson
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	7.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	105
Receptions	93	45
Rec/Game	5.5	3.0
Receiving Yards	1,429	528
Rec Yds/Game	84.1	35.2
Receiving TDs	9	5
Targets	137	74
Target Share/Game	8.1	4.9
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Pickens at 14.4 PPG, 7.4 points per game above Theo Johnson's 7.0. 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 Theo Johnson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Pickens has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Theo Johnson's 7.0 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 Theo Johnson average in 2025?▾

George Pickens averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Theo Johnson averaged 7.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 7.4 points per game.

When are George Pickens and Theo Johnson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Pickens (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Theo Johnson (NYG) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.