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Updated June 5, 2026 from live stats

Jauan Jennings vs Ricky PearsallWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jauan Jennings is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.7 PPG to Ricky Pearsall's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jauan Jennings is the better fantasy play this season.

Jauan Jennings is the better play on a neutral week. 9.7 PPG with 643 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 Jauan Jennings higher, but do not fade Ricky Pearsall entirely.

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

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#31PPG LEADER

Jauan Jennings

PPG

9.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

643

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 8

WRSan Francisco 49ers#52

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

The Edge Chart

Jauan Jennings

Ricky Pearsall

Head to Head

9.7 PPG7.8 PPG

15 GP9 GP

Bye: Week 8Bye: Week 8

Fantasy Tiers

Jauan Jennings: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #31 at the position). Ricky Pearsall: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #52 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jauan Jennings is producing at 44% of elite pace and Ricky Pearsall at 35%. That ranking gap means Jauan Jennings carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jauan Jennings vs Ricky Pearsall: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall for your lineup, you are not alone. Jauan Jennings finished the 2025 season at 9.7 PPG for the San Francisco 49ers (15 games), and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 for the San Francisco 49ers (9 games).

That 1.9-point weekly advantage for Jauan Jennings 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. Jauan Jennings saw 90 targets in 2025, while Ricky Pearsall drew 53. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Jauan Jennings, 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: Jauan Jennings (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ricky Pearsall (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jauan Jennings outscored Ricky Pearsall by a projected 32 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jauan Jennings played 15 games in 2025 compared to Ricky Pearsall's 9. That durability gap means Jauan Jennings contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jauan Jennings saw 90 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

Jauan Jennings vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jauan Jennings	Ricky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.7	7.8
Games Played	15	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	146	70
Receptions	55	36
Rec/Game	3.7	4.0
Receiving Yards	643	528
Rec Yds/Game	42.9	58.7
Receiving TDs	9	0
Targets	90	53
Target Share/Game	6.0	5.9
Age	28	25
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 8	Week 8

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jauan Jennings at 9.7 PPG, 1.9 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 Jauan Jennings or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jauan Jennings has the edge at 9.7 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 Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Jauan Jennings averaged 9.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.9 points per game.

Do Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall share a bye week?▾

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

Is Jauan Jennings or Ricky Pearsall a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jauan Jennings outscored Ricky Pearsall by 1.9 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.