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CeeDee Lamb vs Ricky PearsallWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

CeeDee Lamb is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 1,079 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ricky Pearsall at 7.8 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft CeeDee Lamb higher, but do not fade Ricky Pearsall entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER
CeeDee Lamb
PPG
12.6
Games
13
Rec
75
Rec Yds
1,077
Rec TDs
3
Targets
117
Bye
Week 14
WRSan Francisco 49ers#52
Ricky Pearsall
PPG
7.8
Games
9
Rec
36
Rec Yds
528
Targets
53
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
CeeDee Lamb
Ricky Pearsall

Head to Head

12.6 PPG7.8 PPG
13 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Ricky Pearsall at 35%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Ricky Pearsall: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between CeeDee Lamb and Ricky Pearsall is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver put up 12.6 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 7.8 in 9. A 4.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 4.8 points favors CeeDee Lamb, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Target volume is the story here. CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025, while Ricky Pearsall drew 53. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for CeeDee Lamb, even in weeks where Ricky Pearsall posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 14, and Ricky Pearsall rests in Week 8. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ricky Pearsall is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ricky Pearsall (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • CeeDee Lamb outscored Ricky Pearsall by a projected 82 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • CeeDee Lamb played 13 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means CeeDee Lamb contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCeeDee LambRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)12.67.8
Games Played139
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16470
Receptions7536
Rec/Game5.84.0
Receiving Yards1,077528
Rec Yds/Game82.858.7
Receiving TDs30
Targets11753
Target Share/Game9.05.9
Age2725
Experience5 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

12.6 PPG for CeeDee Lamb versus 7.8 for Ricky Pearsall in 2025. The baseline favors CeeDee Lamb, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start CeeDee Lamb or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did CeeDee Lamb and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) has a bye in Week 14, and Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is CeeDee Lamb or Ricky Pearsall a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

CeeDee Lamb outscored Ricky Pearsall by 4.8 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.

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