George Pickens

Pickens is the WR33 in fantasy points per game, ranking third in deep targets and fifth in red zone targets among wide receivers. Pickens has a 25.1% target share, 2.54 YPRR, and a 34.4% first-read share. Since Week 6, Cleveland has moved back to more single high (54.1%). Against single-high, Pickens has gobbled up volume with a 32% target share, 3.40 YPRR, and a 42.1% first-read share. Since Week 8, the Browns have been vulnerable to perimeter wide receivers, allowing the ninth-most receiving yards per game and the seventh-most PPR points per target. Pickens popped up on the injury report on Friday with a hamstring issue and has been listed as questionable.

Steelers WR George Pickens is believed to be dealing with a Grade 2 hamstring strain.

Fantasy Impact

Pickens was limited in practice to close out the week and the team elected to hold him out of Sunday's game against the Browns. Hamstring injuries can linger and can vary in severity, so it remains to be seen if Pickens will be available for a Week 15 matchup with the Eagles. Fantasy managers will want to monitor his progress in practice this week.