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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ricky Pearsall vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ricky Pearsall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ricky Pearsall is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Ricky Pearsall edges Tyler Lockett by 0.9 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, Ricky Pearsall 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#52PPG LEADER

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Ricky Pearsall

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

7.8 PPG6.9 PPG

9 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Tyler Lockett: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ricky Pearsall is producing at 35% of elite pace and Tyler Lockett at 31%. That ranking gap means Ricky Pearsall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ricky Pearsall vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Ricky Pearsall (7.8 PPG) and Tyler Lockett (6.9 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; Tyler Lockett suited up 15 times for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 0.9-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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Ricky Pearsall turned 53 targets into 528 yards and undefined touchdowns, while Tyler Lockett converted 72 looks into 548 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ricky Pearsall sits Week 8 while Tyler Lockett is off Week 10. 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. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ricky Pearsall outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 15 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tyler Lockett played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Tyler Lockett contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tyler Lockett saw 72 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 Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ricky Pearsall	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	6.9
Games Played	9	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	104
Receptions	36	48
Rec/Game	4.0	3.2
Receiving Yards	528	548
Rec Yds/Game	58.7	36.5
Receiving TDs	0	2
Targets	53	72
Target Share/Game	5.9	4.8
Age	25	-
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 10

Summary

Ricky Pearsall outscored Tyler Lockett by 0.9 PPG in 2025 (7.8 to 6.9). 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 Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ricky Pearsall has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 0.9 points per game.

When are Ricky Pearsall and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ricky Pearsall or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ricky Pearsall outscored Tyler Lockett by 0.9 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.