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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ricky Pearsall vs Tre TuckerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

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

The Bottom Line

Ricky Pearsall is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Ricky Pearsall and Tre Tucker are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.0-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#52PPG LEADER

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRLas Vegas Raiders#50

Tre Tucker

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

696

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Ricky Pearsall

Tre Tucker

Head to Head

7.8 PPG7.8 PPG

9 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Tre Tucker: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ricky Pearsall is producing at 35% of elite pace and Tre Tucker at 35%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ricky Pearsall vs Tre Tucker: The Full Breakdown

Ricky Pearsall (7.8 PPG) and Tre Tucker (7.8 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; Tre Tucker suited up 17 times for the Las Vegas Raiders.

A 0.0-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. Tre Tucker saw 92 targets in 2025, while Ricky Pearsall drew 53. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Tre Tucker, 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: Ricky Pearsall sits Week 8 while Tre Tucker is off Week 13. 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. Tre Tucker (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ricky Pearsall outscored Tre Tucker by a projected 0 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tre Tucker played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Tre Tucker contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tre Tucker saw 92 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 Tre Tucker: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ricky Pearsall	Tre Tucker
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	7.8
Games Played	9	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	133
Receptions	36	57
Rec/Game	4.0	3.4
Receiving Yards	528	696
Rec Yds/Game	58.7	40.9
Receiving TDs	0	5
Targets	53	92
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.4
Age	25	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ricky Pearsall at 7.8 PPG, 0.0 points per game above Tre Tucker's 7.8. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ricky Pearsall or Tre Tucker in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ricky Pearsall has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Tre Tucker'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 Tre Tucker average in 2025?▾

Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tre Tucker averaged 7.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.0 points per game.

When are Ricky Pearsall and Tre Tucker's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Ricky Pearsall or Tre Tucker a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ricky Pearsall outscored Tre Tucker by 0.0 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.