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George Pickens Poised for WR1 Role with Lamb Out Despite Tough Opponent
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens is making a strong case to be Dallas's temporary No. 1 receiver with CeeDee Lamb (ankle) likely sidelined for weeks. He will continue his solid production against a tough Packers defense in Week 4. Over the past two games, he's delivered identical stat lines--five catches for 68 yards and a touchdown each week--showing steady chemistry with quarterback Dak Prescott. According to the Cowboys' official site, both quarterback and receiver believe that connection can carry Pickens into a featured role, and his nine targets in Week 3 point to a workload ready to expand. Fantasy managers should note that his air yards and red-zone looks are trending upward, giving him both a safe floor and real scoring upside. With defenses now forced to respect Jake Ferguson underneath, Pickens could benefit from single coverage on deeper routes. While tougher matchups may bring added attention his way, the opportunity is undeniable. Despite the tough matchup against Green Bay, he profiles as a strong WR2 (RotoBaller WR20) in Week 4, especially in PPR leagues where volume is king.
Source: nfl
Source: nfl
