Ricky Pearsall vs Xavier Worthy
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.
This one is a coin flip. The model leans Ricky Pearsall by 2.2 points of value over replacement (-29.9 vs -32.1) — close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The room sees it the other way — drafters take Xavier Worthy first (ADP 98.4 vs 102.2). If the model is right, Ricky Pearsall is the value pick: the later cost buys the better 2026 projection.
Health note: Xavier Worthy carries an injury flag — Questionable (Shoulder - Labrum) — which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ricky Pearsall | Xavier Worthy | |
|---|---|---|
| Team | SFO | KAN |
| Overall rank | #114 | #116 |
| Position rank | WR45 | WR47 |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 142.8 | 140.6 |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -29.9 | -32.1 |
| Market ADP | 102.2 | 98.4 |
| Injury flag | — | Questionable |
Should I draft Ricky Pearsall or Xavier Worthy in 2026 fantasy football?
Ricky Pearsall. He projects 142.8 fantasy points with -29.9 value over replacement, vs 140.6 points and -32.1 for Xavier Worthy (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.