The San Francisco 49ers will visit the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Ricky Pearsall.
Is Pearsall Playing in Week 16?
Pearsall (knee/ankle) isn’t practicing Friday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the 49ers’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Pearsall in Week 16?
You can’t help but feel for this kid.
I thought Ricky Pearsall looked great last week. It was against the Titans, I get it, but six catches for 96 yards on just 24 routes is impressive. There was also a DPI flag he created in the end zone, putting this offense in position to score, even if it didn’t impact his box score.
I have my questions (one red zone touch this season and a 9.5% target rate in those spots), but the raw skills are a nice fit on this creative offense that is led by an efficient signal caller.
In all, I like this profile when he’s active.
That last part, however, is the problem and seems to again be an issue as Kyle Shanahan pivoted from “I’d expect him to be alright” to “there is concern” within a 24-hour window when talking to the media about Pearsall’s knee/ankle ailments.
At this point, I can’t take a risk like this. I’m not counting on him being active, but even if he is, the inability to get through 60 minutes without issue isn’t something I want to deal with at this point in the fantasy playoffs.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Pearsall’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 16
Pearsall is projected to score 0.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pearsall to have 0 receptions for 0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 16 Weather Impact: 49ers at Colts
Since the Colts play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 16 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
