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Updated September 8, 2026 from live stats

George Pickens or Jonnu SmithWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

DraftCall Analytics

Start George Pickens over Jonnu Smith in 2026.

George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 to Jonnu Smith's 8.2, a 6.2 point per game edge. Pickens's 93-catch receiving role gives him a higher weekly floor in PPR and half-PPR.

The Bottom Line

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, George Pickens (14.4 PPG) is the higher-floor play. Jonnu Smith (8.2 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDallas Cowboys#6PPG LEADER

George Pickens

PPG

14.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,429

Rec TDs

Targets

137

Bye

Week 14

TEMiami Dolphins

Jonnu Smith

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

562

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

George Pickens

Jonnu Smith

Head to Head

14.4 PPG8.2 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

George Pickens: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #6 at the position). Jonnu Smith: Unranked TE. Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR is harder to replace on waivers than an Unranked TE in most league formats.

George Pickens vs Jonnu Smith: The Full Breakdown

Comparing George Pickens (WR, Dallas Cowboys) against Jonnu Smith (TE, Miami Dolphins) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. George Pickens averaged 14.4 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Jonnu Smith posted 8.2 PPG across 15 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

George Pickens has his bye in Week 14, Jonnu Smith in Week 6. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Pickens is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Jonnu Smith is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: George Pickens (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Jonnu Smith (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•George Pickens outscored Jonnu Smith by a projected 105 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Pickens played 17 games in 2025 compared to Jonnu Smith's 15. That durability gap means George Pickens contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•George Pickens scored 9 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.5 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•George Pickens saw 137 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Pickens vs Jonnu Smith: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Pickens	Jonnu Smith
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	8.2
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	123
Receptions	93	52
Rec/Game	5.5	3.5
Receiving Yards	1,429	562
Rec Yds/Game	84.1	37.5
Receiving TDs	9	4
Targets	137	68
Target Share/Game	8.1	4.5
Age	25	-
Experience	3 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor George Pickens at 14.4 PPG, 6.2 points per game above Jonnu Smith's 8.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Pickens or Jonnu Smith in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Pickens has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Jonnu Smith's 8.2 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

Should I draft George Pickens or Jonnu Smith in 2026 fantasy football?▾

They come off the board at different positions, so weigh George Pickens's 14.4 fantasy points per game against Jonnu Smith's 8.2 and what your roster still needs at TE. Positional rank, fantasy tier, and bye week are broken down below.

How many fantasy points did George Pickens and Jonnu Smith average in 2025?▾

George Pickens averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Jonnu Smith averaged 8.2 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 6.2 points per game.

When are George Pickens and Jonnu Smith's bye weeks in 2026?▾

George Pickens (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Jonnu Smith (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.