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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ricky Pearsall vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill is the better play on a neutral week. 10.8 PPG with 265 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 Tyreek Hill 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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WRSan Francisco 49ers#52

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ricky Pearsall

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

7.8 PPG10.8 PPG

9 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ricky Pearsall is producing at 35% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ricky Pearsall vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Ricky Pearsall and Tyreek Hill is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver put up 7.8 PPG in 2025 over 9 games; Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins averaged 10.8 in 4. A 3.0-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.0 points favors Tyreek Hill, 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. Ricky Pearsall turned 53 targets into 528 yards and undefined touchdowns, while Tyreek Hill converted 29 looks into 265 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Ricky Pearsall has his bye in Week 8, and Tyreek Hill rests in Week 6. 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

Tyreek Hill is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ricky Pearsall is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ricky Pearsall (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Ricky Pearsall by a projected 51 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ricky Pearsall played 9 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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.
•Ricky Pearsall is 7 years younger than Tyreek Hill (25 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ricky Pearsall vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ricky Pearsall	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	10.8
Games Played	9	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	43
Receptions	36	21
Rec/Game	4.0	5.3
Receiving Yards	528	265
Rec Yds/Game	58.7	66.3
Receiving TDs	0	1
Targets	53	29
Target Share/Game	5.9	7.3
Age	25	32
Experience	1 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

10.8 PPG for Tyreek Hill versus 7.8 for Ricky Pearsall in 2025. The baseline favors Tyreek Hill, 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 Ricky Pearsall or Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Ricky Pearsall and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ricky Pearsall or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Ricky Pearsall by 3.0 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.