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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Parker Washington vs Ricky PearsallWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Parker Washington is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.4 PPG to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Parker Washington is the better fantasy play this season.

Parker Washington is the better play on a neutral week. 10.4 PPG with 847 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 Parker Washington 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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WRJacksonville Jaguars#27PPG LEADER

Parker Washington

PPG

10.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

847

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

WRSan Francisco 49ers#52

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Parker Washington

Ricky Pearsall

Head to Head

10.4 PPG7.8 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Parker Washington: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #27 at the position). Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Parker Washington is producing at 47% of elite pace and Ricky Pearsall at 35%. That ranking gap means Parker Washington carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Parker Washington vs Ricky Pearsall: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Parker Washington and Ricky Pearsall is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver put up 10.4 PPG in 2025 over 15 games; Ricky Pearsall of the San Francisco 49ers averaged 7.8 in 9. A 2.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.6 points favors Parker Washington, 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. Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025, while Ricky Pearsall drew 53. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Parker Washington, even in weeks where Ricky Pearsall posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Parker Washington sits Week 7 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

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: Parker Washington (age 24) 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?

•Parker Washington outscored Ricky Pearsall by a projected 44 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Parker Washington played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Parker Washington contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Parker Washington saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Parker Washington vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Parker Washington	Ricky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.4	7.8
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	156	70
Receptions	58	36
Rec/Game	3.9	4.0
Receiving Yards	847	528
Rec Yds/Game	56.5	58.7
Receiving TDs	5	0
Targets	95	53
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.9
Age	24	25
Experience	2 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 8

Summary

10.4 PPG for Parker Washington versus 7.8 for Ricky Pearsall in 2025. The baseline favors Parker Washington, 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 Parker Washington or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Parker Washington has the edge at 10.4 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 Parker Washington and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Parker Washington averaged 10.4 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 2.6 points per game.

When are Parker Washington and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Parker Washington (JAX) has a bye in Week 7, and Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Parker Washington or Ricky Pearsall a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Parker Washington outscored Ricky Pearsall by 2.6 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.