Ricky Pearsall vs Zachariah Branch
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 2.8 points of value over replacement (-79.6 vs -82.4), close enough that your roster build should break the tie.
The draft market agrees: Ricky Pearsall goes first at ADP 112.5 vs 172.9 for Zachariah Branch.
Health note: Ricky Pearsall carries an injury flag of IR (Knee - PCL), which is already reflected in his projection.
| Ricky PearsallSFO | Zachariah BranchATL | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 93.1 | 90.3 | Pearsall +2.8 pts |
| Points per game | 5.5 | 5.3 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | -79.6 | -82.4 | Pearsall +2.8 |
| Overall rank | #179 | #185 | Pearsall by 6 |
| Position rank | WR71 | WR73 | |
| Market ADP | 112.5 | 172.9 | Branch +60.4 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 10 | Rd 15 | |
| Bye week | 8 | 11 | |
| Injury flag | IR | None |
Should I draft Ricky Pearsall or Zachariah Branch in 2026 fantasy football?
Ricky Pearsall. He projects 93.1 fantasy points with -79.6 value over replacement, vs 90.3 points and -82.4 for Zachariah Branch (WR, PPR). It's close enough to let roster needs decide.