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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

George Pickens vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

George Pickens is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.4 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

George Pickens is the better fantasy play this season.

The gap here is significant. George Pickens outscored Mack Hollins by 8.4 PPG in 2025 with 9 total touchdowns. If both are on your board, George Pickens is the clear pick. Mack Hollins profiles as a matchup-dependent wide receiver who can spike but lacks the consistent floor.

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

WRNew England Patriots#99

Mack Hollins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

550

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

George Pickens

Mack Hollins

Head to Head

14.4 PPG6.0 PPG

17 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

George Pickens: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #6 at the position). Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, George Pickens is producing at 65% of elite pace and Mack Hollins at 27%. That ranking gap means George Pickens carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

George Pickens vs Mack Hollins: The Full Breakdown

The numbers tell a clear story here. George Pickens put up 14.4 fantasy points per game for the Dallas Cowboys in 2025, while Mack Hollins managed 6.0 across 15 games with the New England Patriots. A 8.4-point weekly edge is substantial at the wide receiver position.

The per-game difference of 8.4 points favors George Pickens, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. George Pickens saw 137 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for George Pickens, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 14 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

George Pickens is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mack Hollins 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. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•George Pickens outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 143 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•George Pickens played 17 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins'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.
•George Pickens is 7 years younger than Mack Hollins (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

George Pickens vs Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	George Pickens	Mack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)	14.4	6.0
Games Played	17	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	245	90
Receptions	93	46
Rec/Game	5.5	3.1
Receiving Yards	1,429	550
Rec Yds/Game	84.1	36.7
Receiving TDs	9	2
Targets	137	65
Target Share/Game	8.1	4.3
Age	25	32
Experience	3 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 14

Summary

14.4 PPG for George Pickens versus 6.0 for Mack Hollins in 2025. The baseline favors George Pickens, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start George Pickens or Mack Hollins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, George Pickens has the edge at 14.4 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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.

How many fantasy points did George Pickens and Mack Hollins average in 2025?▾

George Pickens averaged 14.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 8.4 points per game.

Do George Pickens and Mack Hollins share a bye week?▾

Yes, both George Pickens and Mack Hollins share a Week 14 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is George Pickens or Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

George Pickens outscored Mack Hollins by 8.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.