George Pickens · Zay Flowers · 2026 week 2

George Pickens or Zay Flowers?

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

Start George PickensGeorge Pickens projects 1.9 PPR points clear of Zay Flowers in week 2, drawing WAS — the 15th-ranked matchup for WRs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
George Pickens START vs WAS 16.3 15th 5.8 4,967 healthy
Zay Flowers vs NO 14.4 11th 26 4,199 Questionable

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

WRs vs NO recently: Amon-Ra St. Brown 18.7 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

George Pickens carries the higher trade value — 4,967 against 4,199 (a 15% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving George Pickens gets the most. Momentum: George Pickens -593 and Zay Flowers +318 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.