Drake London vs George Pickens
Who should you start in Week 5? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 5
Start Drake London this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.6 projected points (15.0 vs 12.4).
Drake London faces BAL, the 11th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. George Pickens faces TB, the 30th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Drake London by 3.8 points of value over replacement (68.3 vs 64.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Drake London goes first at ADP 13.5 vs 20.6 for George Pickens.
| Drake LondonATL | George PickensDAL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 5 opponent | BAL | TB | |
| Projected Week 5 points | 15.0 | 12.4 | London +2.6 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 30) | #11 | #30 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 246.3 | 242.5 | London +3.8 pts |
| Points per game | 14.5 | 14.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 68.3 | 64.5 | London +3.8 |
| Overall rank | #24 | #26 | London by 2 |
| Position rank | WR7 | WR8 | |
| Market ADP | 13.5 | 20.6 | Pickens +7.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 2 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 14 |
Should I start Drake London or George Pickens in Week 5?
Start Drake London this week: a clear but modest edge of 2.6 projected points (15.0 vs 12.4).
Should I draft Drake London or George Pickens in 2026 fantasy football?
Drake London. He projects 246.3 fantasy points with 68.3 value over replacement, vs 242.5 points and 64.5 for George Pickens (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.