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The Fantasy Football Numbers Do Lie: Stats say George Pickens' Week 7 breakout was the real deal

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George Pickensone touchdown catch is a lie despite seeing the third most red-zone targets and the most inside the five -yard line this season .

Pickens has the fourth -lowest percentage of fantasy points from touchdowns among the top 36 WRs.

Jordan Mason’s three TD runs are a lie, but Mason has the second -most carries and the second most rushing yards.

De’Von Achane has been a fantasy disappointment while ranking as the RB24 in points per game.

McCaffrey is expected to return after the 49ers ’ bye, so Mason ’s role could soon diminish.

Mason has been a terrific late round flier/waiver wire add even while scoring fewer touchdowns than expected.

Josh Jacobs ranks third in carries and fourth in rushing yards this season , but he ranks 37th in touchdown runs.

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