Malachi Fields vs Ricky Pearsall
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 Malachi Fields by 1.6 points of value over replacement (-75.7 vs -77.3), 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.
| Malachi FieldsNYG | Ricky PearsallSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 97.0 | 95.4 | Fields +1.6 pts |
| Points per game | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -75.7 | -77.3 | Fields +1.6 |
| Overall rank | #171 | #172 | Fields by 1 |
| Position rank | WR67 | WR68 | |
| Market ADP | - | 112.6 | |
| Typical round (12-team) | - | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I draft Malachi Fields or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?
Malachi Fields. He projects 97.0 fantasy points with -75.7 value over replacement, vs 95.4 points and -77.3 for Ricky Pearsall (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.