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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ricky Pearsall vs Wan'Dale RobinsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Wan'Dale Robinson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Wan'Dale Robinson is the better fantasy play this season.

Wan'Dale Robinson is the better play on a neutral week. 10.7 PPG with 1,019 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 Wan'Dale Robinson 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

WRNew York Giants#23PPG LEADER

Wan'Dale Robinson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,014

Rec TDs

Targets

140

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Ricky Pearsall

Wan'Dale Robinson

Head to Head

7.8 PPG10.7 PPG

9 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Wan'Dale Robinson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #23 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ricky Pearsall is producing at 35% of elite pace and Wan'Dale Robinson at 49%. That ranking gap means Wan'Dale Robinson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ricky Pearsall vs Wan'Dale Robinson: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ricky Pearsall and Wan'Dale Robinson for your lineup, you are not alone. Ricky Pearsall finished the 2025 season at 7.8 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (9 games), and Wan'Dale Robinson averaged 10.7 for the New York Giants (16 games).

That 2.9-point weekly advantage for Wan'Dale Robinson is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Target volume is the story here. Wan'Dale Robinson saw 140 targets in 2025, while Ricky Pearsall drew 53. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Wan'Dale Robinson, even in weeks where Ricky Pearsall posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 8 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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. Wan'Dale Robinson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Wan'Dale Robinson outscored Ricky Pearsall by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Wan'Dale Robinson played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Wan'Dale Robinson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Wan'Dale Robinson saw 140 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
•Both players share a Week 8 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ricky Pearsall vs Wan'Dale Robinson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ricky Pearsall	Wan'Dale Robinson
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	10.7
Games Played	9	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	171
Receptions	36	92
Rec/Game	4.0	5.8
Receiving Yards	528	1,014
Rec Yds/Game	58.7	63.4
Receiving TDs	0	4
Targets	53	140
Target Share/Game	5.9	8.8
Age	25	25
Experience	1 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Wan'Dale Robinson at 10.7 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Ricky Pearsall'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 Wan'Dale Robinson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Wan'Dale Robinson has the edge at 10.7 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 Wan'Dale Robinson average in 2025?▾

Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Wan'Dale Robinson averaged 10.7 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

Do Ricky Pearsall and Wan'Dale Robinson share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ricky Pearsall and Wan'Dale Robinson share a Week 8 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Ricky Pearsall or Wan'Dale Robinson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Wan'Dale Robinson outscored Ricky Pearsall by 2.9 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.