George Pickens or Rashee Rice?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: even on the consensus
- Rest of season: George Pickens — 6 of 7 experts
- Trade value: George Pickens
At least one measure is close to even. Your scoring, lineup and matchup can help separate them.
| George Pickens | Rashee Rice | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank George Pickens ahead · 1 rank Rashee Rice ahead | WR18#14–#20edge | WR23#18–#29 |
| Week 9 | WR16#12–#22 | WR16#15–#18 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 22 #34 overalledge | 20 #39 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -14 ranks · -1132 val | +3 ranks · +122 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 96% |
| Bye | 14 | 5 |
| Status | QUESTIONABLE (Hamstring) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.9485% to play | 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 9, George Pickens or Rashee Rice?
- It is a coin flip on the consensus: George Pickens is WR16 (range #12–#22) and Rashee Rice is WR16 (range #15–#18) this week. Matchup and your other options decide it.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, George Pickens or Rashee Rice?
- George Pickens. Rest-of-season consensus: George Pickens WR18 (range #14–#20) vs Rashee Rice WR23 (range #18–#29). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have George Pickens ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade George Pickens for Rashee Rice?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) George Pickens is ranked #34 overall and Rashee Rice #39, 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.