Who Should I Start? Adam Thielen or George Pickens

Friday, September 26, 4:50 PM

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen should be kept out of starting lineups when his team takes on the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Ireland. Now that receiver Jordan Addison (suspension) is back in the fold, Thielen is likely to see a significant decrease in snaps. Even with high snap rates in the first three weeks, Thielen caught a meager two passes. At this point, it's fair to wonder if he'll earn more snaps or targets than fellow receiver Jalen Nailor, to say nothing of Addison, top receiver Justin Jefferson, and tight end T.J. Hockenson. Given his lack of production and his situation on the depth chart, Thielen can be sent to waiver wires in standard redraft leagues.

Saturday, November 1, 4:46 PM

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has continued to establish himself as one of fantasy football's top options. Coming off another strong Week 8 performance, Pickens hauled in seven catches on nine targets for 78 yards, maintaining a high level of involvement in the offense. In Week 9, Pickens and the Cowboys face the Arizona Cardinals, a defense that has struggled against the pass this season and ranks inside the top 10 for passing yards allowed. This favorable matchup sets the stage for Pickens to continue his strong start to the season. RotoBaller currently ranks Pickens as the WR10 for Week 9.