CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: CeeDee Lamb
  • Rest of season: CeeDee Lamb4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: CeeDee Lamb

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CeeDee LambGeorge Pickens
Rest of season
4 of 4 experts rank CeeDee Lamb ahead · 0 rank George Pickens ahead
WR6#6–#7edgeWR10#9–#12
Week 3WR8#6–#9edgeWR11#10–#12
Week 3 projection (PPR)17.9edge14.9
Market Index value (redraft PPR)55 #9 overalledge36 #18 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-2 ranks · -704 val+1 ranks · +134 val
Rostered100%100%
Bye1414
StatusNo injury designationNo injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens?
CeeDee Lamb. This week's consensus has CeeDee Lamb at WR8 (range #6–#9) and George Pickens at WR11 (range #10–#12). Projections: 17.9 vs 14.9 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, CeeDee Lamb or George Pickens?
CeeDee Lamb. Rest-of-season consensus: CeeDee Lamb WR6 (range #6–#7) vs George Pickens WR10 (range #9–#12). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have CeeDee Lamb ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade CeeDee Lamb for George Pickens?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) CeeDee Lamb is ranked #9 overall and George Pickens #18, so CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.