Who should I start in Week 1, De'Von Achane or George Pickens?

De'Von Achane. This week's consensus has De'Von Achane at RB5 (range #3–#10) and George Pickens at WR11 (range #8–#17); on the flex board it is #9 vs #25. Projections: 17.4 vs 15.0 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, De'Von Achane or George Pickens?

George Pickens. Rest-of-season consensus: De'Von Achane RB8 (range #5–#13) vs George Pickens WR12 (range #6–#20). 62 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Pickens ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade De'Von Achane for George Pickens?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) De'Von Achane is ranked #20 overall and George Pickens #18, so George Pickens 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.

De'Von Achane or George Pickens?

Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT

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The lean

This week: De'Von Achane
Rest of season: George Pickens — 62 of 113 experts
Trade value: George Pickens

The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.

	De'Von Achane	George Pickens
Rest of season (overall) 51 of 113 experts rank De'Von Achane ahead · 62 rank George Pickens ahead	#21#11–#39	#20#9–#40edge
Week 1 (flex)	FLX9#5–#18edge	FLX25#16–#34
Week 1 projection (PPR)	17.4edge	15.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	34 #20 overall	36 #18 overalledge
Rostered	100%	100%
Bye	6	14
Status	No injury designation	No 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 1, De'Von Achane or George Pickens?: De'Von Achane. This week's consensus has De'Von Achane at RB5 (range #3–#10) and George Pickens at WR11 (range #8–#17); on the flex board it is #9 vs #25. Projections: 17.4 vs 15.0 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, De'Von Achane or George Pickens?: George Pickens. Rest-of-season consensus: De'Von Achane RB8 (range #5–#13) vs George Pickens WR12 (range #6–#20). 62 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Pickens ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade De'Von Achane for George Pickens?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) De'Von Achane is ranked #20 overall and George Pickens #18, so George Pickens 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.