Pickens’ move to Dallas places him in a high-volume passer environment, where he could see substantial targets even as a secondary option. In a pass-happy offense, his upside is capped somewhat by the presence of top targets, but the Cowboys’ volume and playmaking ability keep Pickens as a weekly upside WR2 with weekly spike weeks.

Pickens makes a pendulum swing to a high-upside Cowboys offense, where deep-threat ability and a dome environment translate into top-shelf fantasy weeks, especially when defenses are stretched by surrounding weapons and a strong passing attack.

Pickens was acquired this offseason to form a potent duo with Lamb. His fantasy value may rise as defenses respect Lamb's continued threat, creating opportunities for Pickens to thrive in 1-on-1 looks and red-zone opportunities as the offense adapts to Mingo's absence.

Pickens is listed among Cowboys depth options behind Lamb, offering a potential intermediate outside role if Mingo's time is limited. His presence provides another pairing option for Dak and adds a layer to Dallas' wide-receiver versatility in this context.

Pickens moved to Dallas in a high-profile swap after Pittsburgh dealt him; the Cowboys gain a plausible outside weapon, while the Steelers recalibrate their WR depth. The shift reshapes target dynamics and fantasy expectations for both teams’ receivers depending on camp integration.