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Puka Nacua 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.

Puka Nacua is a Los Angeles Rams wide receiver who averaged 19.4 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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WRLos Angeles Rams#1 WR
Puka Nacua
PPG
19.4
Games
16
Rec
129
Rec Yds
1,715
Rec TDs
10
Targets
166
Bye
Week 11
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

Puka Nacua vs Ricky Pearsall: 2025 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatPuka NacuaRicky Pearsall
PPG (Half-PPR)19.47.8
Games Played169
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)31070
Receptions12936
Rec/Game8.14.0
Receiving Yards1,715528
Rec Yds/Game107.258.7
Receiving TDs100
Targets16653
Target Share/Game10.45.9
Age2526
Experience2 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 11Week 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Puka Nacua or Ricky Pearsall in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Puka Nacua 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, Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 fantasy points per game in 2025 and Ricky Pearsall averaged 7.8.

Should I draft Puka Nacua or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 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 Puka Nacua and Ricky Pearsall average in 2025?▾

Puka Nacua averaged 19.4 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 11.6 points per game.

When are Puka Nacua and Ricky Pearsall's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Puka Nacua (LAR) has a bye in Week 11, and Ricky Pearsall (SF) has a bye in Week 8. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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