Who Should I Start? George Pickens or Khalil Shakir

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Week 8 Projections

Fant.
Pts.		 Rush.
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TD		 Rec. Rec.
Yds.		 Rec
TD
14.6 0.2 0.0 4.8 71.8 0.4

George Pickens News

George Pickens has hamstring and other health issues tightening up in games

Monday, November 2, 8:50 AM

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (hamstring) caught two of his three targets for 48 yards in an upset overtime loss to the Cardinals, and The Athletic's Jon Machota reports that he is dealing with hamstring issues that have been tightening up during games. Following a breakout 2025 campaign in which he caught 93 passes for 1,429 yards and nine touchdowns, Pickens is currently on pace for 83 receptions, 1,133 yards and four touchdowns and has fallen to WR19 while working in more of a complementary role to five-time Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb. Pickens has appeared on the injury report in each of the past two weeks with shoulder and hamstring concerns, and his status will need to be monitored heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Colts.

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Week 8 Projections

Fant.
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Yds.		 Rush
TD		 Rec. Rec.
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TD
9.9 0.3 0.0 4.0 46.7 0.2

Khalil Shakir News

Khalil Shakir Maintains Fantasy Value, Worth Adding Ahead of Week 9

Monday, November 2, 4:56 AM

Despite D.J. Moore's return from injury, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir continued to produce and could be a low-end WR3 moving forward. In Week 8, Shakir hauled in five of six targets for 64 yards and no touchdowns in the 36-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens. While Moore returned and made a significant impact for Buffalo, he later suffered an apparent lower-body injury. Moore said he was fine after the game, but even if he continues to play, Shakir should continue to produce. In seven games, Shakir has hauled in 27 of 38 targets for 354 yards and a touchdown, ranking second among all Bills pass catchers. Fantasy managers should continue to rely on Shakir as a focal point of this high-powered Buffalo offense led by Josh Allen.

George Pickens vs. Khalil Shakir

Still trying to decide between Pickens and Shakir? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that George Pickens is projected to score 14.6 points this week while Khalil Shakir is projected to score 9.9 points.