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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Garrett Wilson vs Ricky PearsallWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 395 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 Garrett Wilson 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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WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER

Garrett Wilson

PPG

11.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

395

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRSan Francisco 49ers#52

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Garrett Wilson

Ricky Pearsall

Head to Head

11.6 PPG7.8 PPG

7 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 13Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Garrett Wilson is producing at 53% of elite pace and Ricky Pearsall at 35%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Garrett Wilson vs Ricky Pearsall: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Garrett Wilson and Ricky Pearsall is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New York Jets wide receiver put up 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 games; Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 7.8 in 9. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.8 points favors Garrett Wilson, 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Garrett Wilson turned 59 targets into 395 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Ricky Pearsall converted 53 looks into 528 yards and undefined scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Garrett Wilson sits Week 13 while Ricky Pearsall is off Week 8. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Garrett Wilson 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: Garrett Wilson (age 25) 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?

•Garrett Wilson outscored Ricky Pearsall by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ricky Pearsall played 9 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. That durability gap means Ricky Pearsall contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Garrett Wilson saw 59 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Garrett Wilson vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Garrett Wilson	Ricky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.6	7.8
Games Played	7	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	81	70
Receptions	36	36
Rec/Game	5.1	4.0
Receiving Yards	395	528
Rec Yds/Game	56.4	58.7
Receiving TDs	4	0
Targets	59	53
Target Share/Game	8.4	5.9
Age	25	25
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 8

Summary

11.6 PPG for Garrett Wilson versus 7.8 for Ricky Pearsall in 2025. The baseline favors Garrett Wilson, 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 Garrett Wilson or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Garrett Wilson and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13, and Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Garrett Wilson or Ricky Pearsall a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Garrett Wilson outscored Ricky Pearsall by 3.8 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.