The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) will hit the road to square off against divisional rival Cleveland Browns (6-3). The AFC North is the toughest division in the NFL, and it’s a separation weekend as all four teams will square off against each other. The Browns will be short-handed as QB Deshaun Watson has been ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury. Kickoff for the game is set for 1:00 p.m. ET from FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Oh.
Fantasy Football analysis: Steelers WR George Pickens
This season Pickens has caught 33 passes for 566 yards and three touchdowns. Last week against the Green Bay Packers, he caught three passes for 45 yards.
Start or sit in Week 11 PPR leagues?
Start. Although Pickens has been boom or bust this season, two of his biggest games have come against the AFC North. In Week 2 against the Browns, he caught four passes for 127 yards and a touchdown. He was targeted ten times in that contest. He has struggled the last few weeks, so he is due for a big performance this week. Pickens is projected to get 9.6 points in a PPR this week. It’s a risky proposition, but the reward should be worth it.
Start or sit in Week 11 standard leagues?
Start. If he has a big day, it will be primarily due to receiving yards. He hasn’t had more than six catches in a game this season, he averages around four per game. So, if he has a big performance, it will be on limited catches. He is also a red zone target for QB Kenny Pickett, so that is something to look out for. Pickens is only projected to get 6.3 points in a standard league, so it is a risk, but the reward could be worth it.
Player(s) you would start ahead of George Pickens
If you don’t want to start Pickens this week, take a look at a guy like Texans WR Noah Brown, who has been on fire the past two weeks. He has combined to catch 13 passes for 325 yards and a touchdown. He has emerged as a big target for QB C.J. Stroud. Brown is projected to get ten points in a PPR this week. While he only likely gets 100 yards, he can still have a solid performance.