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Elic Ayomanor vs Ricky PearsallWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ricky Pearsall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ricky Pearsall is the better fantasy play this season.

Ricky Pearsall is the better play on a neutral week. 7.8 PPG with 526 yards gives a reliable baseline. Elic Ayomanor at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ricky Pearsall higher, but do not fade Elic Ayomanor entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRTennessee Titans#99
Elic Ayomanor
PPG
6.0
Games
16
Rec
41
Rec Yds
515
Rec TDs
4
Targets
89
Bye
Week 5
WRSan Francisco 49ers#52PPG LEADER
Ricky Pearsall
PPG
7.8
Games
9
Rec
36
Rec Yds
528
Targets
53
Bye
Week 8

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Elic Ayomanor
Ricky Pearsall

Head to Head

6.0 PPG7.8 PPG
16 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Ricky Pearsall at 35%. That ranking gap means Ricky Pearsall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Ricky Pearsall: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Elic Ayomanor and Ricky Pearsall is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans wide receiver put up 6.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 7.8 in 9. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Ricky Pearsall, 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. Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025, while Ricky Pearsall drew 53. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Elic Ayomanor, even in weeks where Ricky Pearsall posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Elic Ayomanor has his bye in Week 5, 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

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Ricky Pearsall (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Ricky Pearsall outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Elic Ayomanor played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Elic Ayomanor contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Elic Ayomanor saw 89 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatElic AyomanorRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)6.07.8
Games Played169
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9670
Receptions4136
Rec/Game2.64.0
Receiving Yards515528
Rec Yds/Game32.258.7
Receiving TDs40
Targets8953
Target Share/Game5.65.9
Age2225
Experience1 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 8

Summary

7.8 PPG for Ricky Pearsall versus 6.0 for Elic Ayomanor in 2025. The baseline favors Ricky Pearsall, 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 Elic Ayomanor or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ricky Pearsall has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 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 Elic Ayomanor and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Ricky Pearsall a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Ricky Pearsall outscored Elic Ayomanor by 1.8 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.