WR: George Pickens - DAL
- Jul 3, 2025
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2024 Season Summary (Pittsburgh Steelers)
Games Played/Games Started: 14 GP / 12 GS
Receptions: 59 (ranked T‑54th)
Receiving Yards: 900 (32nd in NFL)
Touchdowns: 3 (T‑81st)
Yards per Catch: 15.3 (38th)
Game-Level Volatility
Had five games with ≥16 PPR fantasy points and six games with single-digit output
Produced a six-game stretch (with Wilson at QB) averaging 4.8 catches, 81.2 yards, and 0.5 TD on 7.7 targets/game, compared with 4.3 catches, 60.5 yards, and 0 TD during Fields' starts
Played through a hamstring injury late in the year, missing three games and finishing 2024 on that note
2025 Season Outlook (Dallas Cowboys)
Role Change & Usage
Traded to Dallas on May 7, 2025, in exchange for draft picks
Set to occupy the WR2 spot behind CeeDee Lamb, with Dak Prescott now healthy this will be a significant upgrade from his QB situation in Pittsburgh
Expected to draw more one-on-one coverage as defenses focus on Lamb
Limitations & Risk Factors
Off-field maturity and consistency concerns were factors in Pittsburgh
Cowboy Offense Context
Brian Schottenheimer is building a speed-oriented offense with incursions like Pickens, Lamb, Turpin, and RB Jaydon Blue
Dallas finished 2024 at 7–10; bringing in Pickens aims to stabilize the passing attack and push for a playoff resurgence
Headliner Take
George Pickens enters the 2025 season as the Cowboys’ WR2 after being traded from Pittsburgh, where he logged 59 catches for 900 yards and 3 TDs in 2024 while averaging 15.3 yards per reception. His move to Dallas pairs him with Dak Prescott, providing a clear upgrade at quarterback and the potential for more consistent deep-ball opportunities. Pickens remains a high-ceiling, boom-or-bust option likely to see one-on-one coverage with defenses focused on CeeDee Lamb. While his big-play ability fits well in the Cowboys’ offense, fantasy managers should expect week-to-week volatility in production. But don't get us wrong, getting away from Arthur Smith is a GREAT THING!
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