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Josh Downs 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.

Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.7 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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WRIndianapolis Colts
Josh Downs
PPG
6.7
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
566
Rec TDs
4
Targets
88
Bye
Week 14
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

Josh Downs vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJosh DownsRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)6.77.8
Games Played169
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10770
Receptions5836
Rec/Game3.64.0
Receiving Yards566528
Rec Yds/Game35.458.7
Receiving TDs40
Targets8853
Target Share/Game5.55.9
Age2426
Experience3 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 14Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Downs or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Josh Downs 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, Josh Downs averaged 6.7 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Josh Downs or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.7 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 Josh Downs and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.7 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 1.1 points per game.

When are Josh Downs and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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