The San Francisco 49ers will travel to take on the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. 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 Ricky Pearsall Playing in Week 1?
Pearsall is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
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 Ricky Pearsall in Week 1?
Ricky Pearsall is checking a lot of boxes entering this season. He carries with him first-round draft capital, plays in an offense with plenty of vacant targets, and showed well when given the opportunity as a rookie (14.9 PPR PPG last season in his six highest route run games).
Oh, and he carried over those good vibes into this preseason.
I’m in.
I don’t know for sure which receiver will lead this team in targets while Brandon Aiyuk is on the shelf, but do I need to? Pearsall and Jauan Jennings figure to split 12-14 targets on a weekly basis, and given Brock Purdy’s efficiency, that’s enough to have me interested in a flex-type way.
The Seahawks have ranked outside of the top-20 in blitz rate in the past four seasons, which means Purdy is likely to have the defense in front of him with the ability to execute the game plan on time. With that assumption in my back pocket, I’m comfortable flexing both viable 49er receivers this week while chasing an elevated floor.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Ricky Pearsall’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Pearsall is projected to score 12.4 points in PPR formats. This includes 4.1 receptions for 53.2 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: 49ers at Seahawks
Weather could be a factor in this outdoor game with temperatures at 65 degrees Fahrenheit and winds of 11 mph. The wind may impact deep passes and field goal attempts.
