DeVonta Smith 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: George Pickens
- Rest of season: George Pickens — 79 of 113 experts
- Trade value: George Pickens
The three horizons agree — this one is not close on the consensus.
| DeVonta Smith | George Pickens | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 34 of 113 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 79 rank George Pickens ahead | WR13#5–#23 | WR12#6–#20edge |
| Week 1 | WR13#8–#19 | WR11#8–#17edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 14.6 | 15.0 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 33 #21 overall | 36 #18 overalledge |
| Rostered | 99% | 100% |
| Bye | 10 | 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, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
- George Pickens. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR13 (range #8–#19) and George Pickens at WR11 (range #8–#17). Projections: 14.6 vs 15.0 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
- George Pickens. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR13 (range #5–#23) vs George Pickens WR12 (range #6–#20). 79 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Pickens ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DeVonta Smith for George Pickens?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #21 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.