DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 22 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: DeVonta Smith
- Rest of season: even on the consensus — 5 of 8 experts
- Trade value: close to even
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| DeVonta Smith | George Pickens | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 3 of 8 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 5 rank George Pickens ahead | WR18#17–#20 | WR19#17–#20 |
| Week 7 | WR16#11–#19edge | WR18#14–#22 |
| Week 7 projection (PPR) | 14.7edge | 13.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 21 #38 overall | 21 #37 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -17 ranks · -1214 val | -19 ranks · -1543 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 99% |
| 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 7, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
- DeVonta Smith. This week's consensus has DeVonta Smith at WR16 (range #11–#19) and George Pickens at WR18 (range #14–#22). Projections: 14.7 vs 13.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?
- The experts have them effectively even for the rest of the season: DeVonta Smith WR18 (range #17–#20) vs George Pickens WR19 (range #17–#20). 5 of 8 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 #38 overall and George Pickens #37, so a one-for-one is close to even. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.