Courtland Sutton vs Ricky Pearsall: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Courtland Sutton and Ricky Pearsall is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos wide receiver put up 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 7.8 in 9. A 2.9-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.9 points favors Courtland Sutton, 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. Courtland Sutton saw 124 targets in 2025, while Ricky Pearsall drew 53. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Courtland Sutton, even in weeks where Ricky Pearsall posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Courtland Sutton is off Week 14 and Ricky Pearsall Week 9. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.
