Malik Washington 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 Malik Washington by 1.8 points of value over replacement (-75.5 vs -77.3), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way: drafters take Ricky Pearsall first (ADP 112.6 vs 156.2). If the model is right, Malik Washington is the value pick, since the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Ricky Pearsall carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - PCL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Malik WashingtonMIA | Ricky PearsallSFO | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 97.2 | 95.4 | Washington +1.8 pts |
| Points per game | 5.7 | 5.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -75.5 | -77.3 | Washington +1.8 |
| Overall rank | #170 | #172 | Washington by 2 |
| Position rank | WR66 | WR68 | |
| Market ADP | 156.2 | 112.6 | Washington +43.6 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 13 | Rd 10 | |
| Bye week | 6 | 8 | |
| Injury flag | None | IR |
Should I draft Malik Washington or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?
Malik Washington. He projects 97.2 fantasy points with -75.5 value over replacement, vs 95.4 points and -77.3 for Ricky Pearsall (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.