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Updated October 12, 2026 from live stats

Justin Jefferson or Ricky PearsallWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Ricky Pearsall is listed out as of October 12, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

Justin Jefferson is a Minnesota Vikings wide receiver who averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game across 17 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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WRMinnesota Vikings#37 WR

Justin Jefferson

PPG

9.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,048

Rec TDs

Targets

141

Bye

Week 6

WRSan Francisco 49ers#52 WR

Ricky Pearsall

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

528

Targets

Bye

Week 8

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Justin Jefferson vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Justin Jefferson	Ricky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.4	7.8
Games Played	17	9
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	160	70
Receptions	84	36
Rec/Game	4.9	4.0
Receiving Yards	1,048	528
Rec Yds/Game	61.6	58.7
Receiving TDs	2	0
Targets	141	53
Target Share/Game	8.3	5.9
Age	27	26
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Justin Jefferson or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Justin Jefferson 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, Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Justin Jefferson or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game across 17 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 Justin Jefferson and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Justin Jefferson averaged 9.4 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Justin Jefferson and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Justin Jefferson (MIN) 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.