George Pickens Fantasy Football Week 1: Stats and Projections vs. Eagles

George Pickens and the Dallas Cowboys will face the Philadelphia Eagles -- whose passing defense was ranked first in the league last year (174.2 yards conceded per game) -- in Week 1, on Thursday at 8:20 p.m. ET.

Daily fantasy players, is Pickens worth a look for his upcoming game versus the Eagles? Scroll down, because we can help you make the correct decision.

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George Pickens Week 1 Fantasy Football Projection

• Matchup: Dallas Cowboys at Philadelphia Eagles
• Game Date: September 4, 2025
• Game Time: 8:20 p.m.
• Projected Fantasy Points: 7.7
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 9.9
• Projected Receiving Yards: 59.78
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.31

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Pickens 2024 Fantasy Performance

• With 105.4 fantasy points (7.5 per game), Pickens was 41st at his position (and 137th in the league).
• Pickens accumulated 17.1 fantasy points -- five receptions, 111 yards and one touchdown -- in his best performance last year, in Week 7 against the New York Jets.
• Pickens' 15.5 fantasy points in Week 10 versus the Washington Commanders -- five receptions, 91 yards and one touchdown -- were his second-highest amount last season.
• In his second-worst game of the season, Pickens ended up with 2.6 fantasy points -- three receptions, 26 yards, on seven targets -- in Week 5 against the Dallas Cowboys.

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Eagles Defensive Performance

• Last season, Philadelphia allowed only one quarterback to register more than 300 passing yards in a game.
• Last year, the Eagles allowed 13 QBs to throw at least one touchdown pass in a game.
• Through the air last season, Philadelphia gave up two or more touchdown passes to six opposing QBs.
• Versus the Eagles last year, only one player threw for at least three touchdowns in a game.
• Against Philadelphia last season, three players recorded more than 100 receiving yards in a game.
• In terms of pass D, the Eagles gave up a touchdown reception to 20 players last season.
• Philadelphia gave up at least two receiving touchdowns through the air to just two players last season.
• In terms of run defense, the Eagles allowed only one player to pile up more than 100 rushing yards in a game last season.
• On the ground, Philadelphia allowed eight players to score at least one rushing touchdown against them last season.
• Only one player ran for multiple scores in a game versus the Eagles last year.

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