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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ricky Pearsall vs Tory HortonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tory Horton is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.4 PPG to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tory Horton is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Tory Horton edges Ricky Pearsall by 0.6 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Tory Horton goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

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

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#52

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRSeattle Seahawks#46PPG LEADER

Tory Horton

PPG

8.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

161

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Ricky Pearsall

Tory Horton

Head to Head

7.8 PPG8.4 PPG

9 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Tory Horton: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #46 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ricky Pearsall is producing at 35% of elite pace and Tory Horton at 38%. That ranking gap means Tory Horton carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ricky Pearsall vs Tory Horton: The Full Breakdown

Ricky Pearsall (7.8 PPG) and Tory Horton (8.4 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Ricky Pearsall played 9 games for the San Francisco 49ers; Tory Horton suited up 7 times for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 0.6-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Ricky Pearsall saw 53 targets in 2025, while Tory Horton drew 22. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ricky Pearsall, even in weeks where Tory Horton posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ricky Pearsall sits Week 8 while Tory Horton is off Week 11. 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: Ricky Pearsall (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tory Horton (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Tory Horton outscored Ricky Pearsall by a projected 10 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ricky Pearsall played 9 games in 2025 compared to Tory Horton's 7. That durability gap means Ricky Pearsall contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Ricky Pearsall saw 53 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ricky Pearsall vs Tory Horton: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ricky Pearsall	Tory Horton
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	8.4
Games Played	9	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	59
Receptions	36	13
Rec/Game	4.0	1.9
Receiving Yards	528	161
Rec Yds/Game	58.7	23.0
Receiving TDs	0	5
Targets	53	22
Target Share/Game	5.9	3.1
Age	25	23
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 11

Summary

Tory Horton outscored Ricky Pearsall by 0.6 PPG in 2025 (8.4 to 7.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ricky Pearsall or Tory Horton in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tory Horton has the edge at 8.4 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 Ricky Pearsall and Tory Horton average in 2025?▾

Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tory Horton averaged 8.4 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Ricky Pearsall and Tory Horton's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Tory Horton (SEA) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ricky Pearsall or Tory Horton a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tory Horton outscored Ricky Pearsall by 0.6 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.