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Mack Hollins vs Ricky PearsallWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ricky Pearsall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Mack Hollins'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. Mack Hollins 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 Mack Hollins entirely.

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

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WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14
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
Mack Hollins
Ricky Pearsall

Head to Head

6.0 PPG7.8 PPG
15 GP9 GP
Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Mack Hollins: 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, Mack Hollins 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.

Mack Hollins vs Ricky Pearsall: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Mack Hollins and Ricky Pearsall is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The New England Patriots wide receiver put up 6.0 PPG in 2025 over 15 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Mack Hollins turned 65 targets into 550 yards and 2 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.

Mack Hollins 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

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: Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining. Ricky Pearsall (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Ricky Pearsall outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Mack Hollins played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Mack Hollins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Mack Hollins saw 65 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
  • Ricky Pearsall is 7 years younger than Mack Hollins (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Mack Hollins vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMack HollinsRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)6.07.8
Games Played159
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)9070
Receptions4636
Rec/Game3.14.0
Receiving Yards550528
Rec Yds/Game36.758.7
Receiving TDs20
Targets6553
Target Share/Game4.35.9
Age3225
Experience9 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

Summary

7.8 PPG for Ricky Pearsall versus 6.0 for Mack Hollins 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 Mack Hollins or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ricky Pearsall has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Mack Hollins'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 Mack Hollins and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?

Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Mack Hollins and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?

Mack Hollins (NE) 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 Mack Hollins or Ricky Pearsall a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Ricky Pearsall outscored Mack Hollins 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.

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