Head to head · WR · 2026

Michael Pittman Jr. 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 model's pick
Michael Pittman Jr.

The model takes Michael Pittman Jr.: a clear but modest edge of 9.1 points of value over replacement (-26.7 vs -35.8).

The draft market agrees: Michael Pittman Jr. goes first at ADP 71.4 vs 104.0 for Ricky Pearsall.

Health note: Ricky Pearsall carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - PCL), which is already reflected in his projection.

Michael Pittman Jr. Ricky Pearsall Edge
Team PIT SFO
Overall rank #105 #114 Jr. by 9
Position rank WR39 WR41
Projected 2026 points (PPR) 153.3 144.2 Jr. +9.1 pts
Value over replacement (VBD) -26.7 -35.8 Jr. +9.1
Market ADP 71.4 104.0 Pearsall +32.6 cheaper
Injury flag None IR

Should I draft Michael Pittman Jr. or Ricky Pearsall in 2026 fantasy football?

Michael Pittman Jr.. He projects 153.3 fantasy points with -26.7 value over replacement, vs 144.2 points and -35.8 for Ricky Pearsall (WR, PPR).