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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ricky Pearsall vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ricky Pearsall is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 7.8 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ricky Pearsall is the better fantasy play this season.

Ricky Pearsall has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 1.5-PPG advantage is real (7.8 to 6.3), and Ricky Pearsall's 0 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ricky Pearsall

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

7.8 PPG6.3 PPG

9 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Ricky Pearsall carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ricky Pearsall vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Ricky Pearsall and Xavier Worthy are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG across 9 games with the San Francisco 49ers, while Xavier Worthy posted 6.3 PPG in 14 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 1.5-PPG gap gives Ricky Pearsall the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Ricky Pearsall turned 53 targets into 528 yards and undefined touchdowns, while Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 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 Xavier Worthy 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

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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ricky Pearsall outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 26 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Xavier Worthy played 14 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Xavier Worthy contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Xavier Worthy saw 73 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ricky Pearsall	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	6.3
Games Played	9	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	70	88
Receptions	36	42
Rec/Game	4.0	3.0
Receiving Yards	528	532
Rec Yds/Game	58.7	38.0
Receiving TDs	0	1
Targets	53	73
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.2
Age	25	23
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 6

Summary

Ricky Pearsall outscored Xavier Worthy by 1.5 PPG in 2025 (7.8 to 6.3). 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ricky Pearsall has the edge at 7.8 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 9 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.5 points per game.

When are Ricky Pearsall and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Ricky Pearsall or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ricky Pearsall outscored Xavier Worthy by 1.5 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.