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Ricky Pearsall

Pos: WR2 Team: SF YoE: 2
Draft: RD 1, PICK 31
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-01-17



I. Player News & Analysis


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"Prior to his exit in the third quarter, Oliver had two catches (on two targets) for 29 yards, which is a bit of a disappointment considering he was filling in for inactive No. 1 TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder). Oliver will finish the 2025 campaign with a 15-160-4 on 19 targets in 15 regular-season games. He's under contract with the Vikings in 2026."

Josh Oliver's target share has increased by 300+% over the past 8 weeks.

Josh Oliver's targets have increased by 300.0% over the past 8 weeks.

Josh Oliver's receiving yards have increased by 300+% over the past 8 weeks.

Josh Oliver's receptions have increased by 200.0% over the past 8 weeks.

Josh Oliver's total yards have increased by 300+% over the past 8 weeks.

Ricky Pearsall

Pos: WR2 Team: SF YoE: 2
Draft: RD 1, PICK 31
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-01-17



I. Player News & Analysis


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"Maye is entering his second NFL season and his first as the Patriots' Week 1 starter. The 2024 third overall pick took over as New England's starter in Week 6 and went on to play the bulk of the snaps in 10 games. Though he wasn't a starting option in fantasy (his one top-10 outing came in Week 7), he played well (17th in QBR) and provided a respectable floor, averaging 16.4 fantasy PPG (that would've ranked 15th over the full season). New coach Mike Vrabel operated run-heavy offenses all six seasons in Tennessee, which may limit Maye's upside, but that could mostly be offset by Maye's rushing ability (he ranked ninth in yards, second in YPC and fifth in scrambles among QBs as a rookie). Especially if Stefon Diggs (ACL) will be ready to go in Week 1, Maye will make for an excellent late-round flier with upside."


"Maye's final line underscores the fact he once again flashed elite efficiency as the Patriots closed out a standout regular season with their 14th victory, clinching the AFC's No. 2 seed in the process. New England's stellar backfield duo of Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson stole plenty of the spotlight with three rushing touchdowns, although Stevenson was also on the receiving end of Maye's one scoring toss from 15 yards out midway through the third quarter. Maye closed out his second regular season with a 72.0 percent completion rate, 4,394 passing yards, a 31:8 TD:INT and 450 rushing yards along with four additional rushing scores across 17 games. The 2024 third overall pick will now prepare for his first postseason game, a home matchup against the Chargers in next weekend's wild-card round."

Drake Maye's rushing yards per attempt has increased by 198.26% over the past 6 weeks.

Drake Maye's rushing yards have increased by 150.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Drake Maye's passing yards per attempt has increased by 79.29% over the past 26 weeks.

Drake Maye's passing touchdowns have increased by 75.0% over the past 6 weeks.

Drake Maye's interceptions have decreased by 50.0% over the past 8 weeks.

Ricky Pearsall

Pos: WR2 Team: SF YoE: 2
Draft: RD 1, PICK 31
Injury Status: Q Return Date: 2026-01-17



I. Player News & Analysis


ESPN

RotoWire

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"Pearsall is entering his second NFL season positioned well for a breakout after a gunshot wound derailed a chunk of his rookie campaign. After debuting in Week 7, Pearsall had a few strong fantasy outings (17-plus points in three games), but was otherwise a nonfactor (3.6 PPG in the other eight games). The 2024 first-round pick finished strong (8-141-1 and 6-69-1 receiving lines in Weeks 17 and 18, respectively) and now has a much clearer path to consistent work with Deebo Samuel Sr. gone and Brandon Aiyuk (ACL) expected to miss part of the season. There are still plenty of mouths to feed in San Francisco, but Pearsall very well could lead this team in targets. He's well worth a midround flier."


"Pearsall returned from a one-game absence to lead the 49ers in receiving yards while finishing second behind TE Jake Tonges in targets (eight) and receptions (seven). The 24-year-old Pearsall's second return from injury this season came at an opportune time, as the 49ers were without the services of star TE George Kittle (ankle), who was also shelved for the second time this year following last week's win. Pearsall is averaging 5.5 receptions and 90.5 yards in two active games since the 49ers' Week 14 bye, making him a solid fantasy play against the Seahawks in Week 18."

Ricky Pearsall's receiving yards have decreased by 64.53% over the past 8 weeks.

Ricky Pearsall's target share has decreased by 33.36% over the past 10 weeks.

Ricky Pearsall's targets have decreased by 47.62% over the past 10 weeks.

Ricky Pearsall's receptions have decreased by 45.0% over the past 8 weeks.

Ricky Pearsall's rushing attempt share has decreased by 75.0+% over the past 10 weeks.


II. Historical Performance



Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

PASS%

RUSH%

FPTS

2025

18

MIA

10 - 38

NE

0.393

0.607

0.5

2025

17

NE

42 - 10

NYJ

0.41

0.59

5.0

2025

16

NE

28 - 24

BAL

0.657

0.343

12.6

2025

15

BUF

35 - 31

NE

0.479

0.521

0.0

2025

13

NYG

15 - 33

NE

0.517

0.483

10.3

2025

12

NE

26 - 20

CIN

0.53

0.47

2.8

2025

11

NYJ

14 - 27

NE

0.557

0.443

0.0

2025

10

NE

28 - 23

TB

0.534

0.466

14.2

2025

9

ATL

23 - 24

NE

0.468

0.532

0.0

2025

8

CLE

13 - 32

NE

0.407

0.593

0.0

2025

7

NE

31 - 13

TEN

0.4

0.6

0.0

2025

6

NE

25 - 19

NO

0.456

0.544

0.0

2025

5

NE

23 - 20

BUF

0.577

0.423

0.0

2025

4

CAR

13 - 42

NE

0.383

0.617

-0.2

2025

3

PIT

21 - 14

NE

0.561

0.439

1.8

2025

2

NE

33 - 27

MIA

0.442

0.558

0.0

2025

1

LV

20 - 13

NE

0.719

0.281

2.2


II. Historical Performance



Season

Week

Home

Score

Away

PASS%

RUSH%

FPTS

2025

18

NYJ

8 - 35

BUF

0.403

0.597

6.1

2025

17

PHI

13 - 12

BUF

0.515

0.485

0.0

2025

13

BUF

26 - 7

PIT

0.311

0.689

0.0

2025

12

BUF

19 - 23

HOU

0.586

0.414

0.0

2025

11

TB

32 - 44

BUF

0.566

0.434

1.4