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Malik Nabers 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.

Malik Nabers is a New York Giants wide receiver who averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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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WRNew York Giants#14 WR
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 8
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

Malik Nabers vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatMalik NabersRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)12.07.8
Games Played49
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)4870
Receptions1836
Rec/Game4.54.0
Receiving Yards271528
Rec Yds/Game67.858.7
Receiving TDs20
Targets3553
Target Share/Game8.85.9
Age2326
Experience1 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 8Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Malik Nabers 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, Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Malik Nabers or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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 Malik Nabers and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8 PPG over 9 games. That is a difference of 4.2 points per game.

Do Malik Nabers and Ricky Pearsall share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Malik Nabers 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.

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