Ricky Pearsall vs Josh Palmer
Who should you draft in 2026 fantasy football? Our machine learning model's projections, value over replacement (VBD), and the draft market's lean, refreshed every morning.
The call
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Ricky Pearsall by 1.2 points of value over replacement (-77.3 vs -78.5), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market hasn't priced this matchup yet, so treat it as a pure model call.
Health note: Ricky Pearsall carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - PCL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ricky PearsallSFO | Josh PalmerBUF | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 95.4 | 94.2 | Pearsall +1.2 pts |
| Points per game | 5.6 | 5.5 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -77.3 | -78.5 | Pearsall +1.2 |
| Overall rank | #172 | #176 | Pearsall by 4 |
| Position rank | WR68 | WR70 | |
| Market ADP | 112.6 | - | |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | - | |
| Bye week | 8 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I draft Ricky Pearsall or Josh Palmer in 2026 fantasy football?
Ricky Pearsall. He projects 95.4 fantasy points with -77.3 value over replacement, vs 94.2 points and -78.5 for Josh Palmer (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.