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Jaylen Waddle or Ricky PearsallWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Ricky Pearsall is listed out as of . The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Jaylen Waddle is a Miami Dolphins wide receiver who averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall is a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game across 9 games in 2025. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRMiami Dolphins#29 WR
Jaylen Waddle
PPG
10.1
Games
16
Rec
64
Rec Yds
910
Rec TDs
6
Targets
100
Bye
Week 6
WRSan Francisco 49ers#52 WR
Ricky Pearsall
PPG
7.8
Games
9
Rec
36
Rec Yds
528
Targets
53
Bye
Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Jaylen Waddle vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJaylen WaddleRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)10.17.8
Games Played169
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16270
Receptions6436
Rec/Game4.04.0
Receiving Yards910528
Rec Yds/Game56.958.7
Receiving TDs60
Targets10053
Target Share/Game6.35.9
Age2726
Experience4 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 6Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jaylen Waddle or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Jaylen Waddle and Ricky Pearsall is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Jaylen Waddle or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2025, and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 across 9. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Jaylen Waddle and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Jaylen Waddle averaged 10.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Jaylen Waddle and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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