Who Should I Start? Keenan Allen or George Pickens

Friday, November 14, 5:47 PM

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen enters Week 11 as the franchise's all-time receptions leader, but his fantasy production remains concerning. Allen has caught four or fewer passes in his last three games, with only 15 targets during that span and just one red-zone target. Although he faces a vulnerable Jacksonville Jaguars secondary that has struggled to defend big plays, his significantly reduced snap share and route rate limit the volume he needs to succeed for fantasy managers. While he might have a favorable individual matchup against Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown, who is allowing a 13.5-yard average depth of target (ADOT), the overall decrease in usage downgrades him to a high-end WR4/FLEX option. Setting expectations accordingly is wise, as he is no longer the volume-dependent starter he was earlier in the season.

Saturday, November 15, 4:59 PM

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens has proven to be a consistent weapon for Dak Prescott and the Cowboys all season. Pickens is coming off a solid Week 9 outing, posting six catches for 79 yards against the Cardinals. Now coming out of the bye, the Cowboys are set to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11. Expect Pickens to remain heavily involved, as he continues to operate as one of the top targets in the Dallas offense. The Raiders' defense has struggled this season, allowing around 214 passing yards per game, giving the Cowboys plenty of opportunities to move the ball through the air. With Pickens seeing at least nine targets in each of his last two games, he should remain a strong fantasy option once again. RotoBaller currently has Pickens ranked as the WR11 for Week 11.