DeVonta Smith · George Pickens · 2026 week 2

DeVonta Smith or George Pickens?

Wondering who you should start this week — DeVonta Smith or George Pickens? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start George Pickens — barelyThis one is a coin flip — the projections are within 0.9 points. The matchup leans George Pickens (WAS allow the 15th-most WR points), but you can defend either call.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
DeVonta Smith @ TEN 14.8 17th 8.3 3,499 healthy
George Pickens START vs WAS 15.7 15th 5.8 4,768 healthy

WRs vs TEN recently: Garrett Wilson 7.9 pts (W1).

WRs vs WAS recently: Dontayvion Wicks 13.3 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

George Pickens carries the higher trade value — 4,768 against 3,499 (a 27% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving George Pickens gets the most. Momentum: DeVonta Smith -526 and George Pickens -700 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.