The San Francisco 49ers (3-1) will visit the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) in Week 5. 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 5?
Pearsall (knee) is out and will not play in Sunday’s game against the Rams. Pearsall (knee) is ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Rams
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.
Ricky Pearsall Injury Fallout
With Jauan Jennings and Ricky Pearsall ruled out, the 49ers’ receiving room is extremely thin, to say the least.
We are most likely looking at a lot of targets for Christian McCaffrey, and then it could be Kendrick Bourne and Jake Toney who get the biggest boosts in value.
As for Pearsall, outside of the elite, there might not be 10 receivers that impress me more on a route-by-route basis than Ricky Pearsall, but he’s been infected with the San Francisco-itis, and I’m not sure humankind has the cure.
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 5
Pearsall is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 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 5 Weather Impact: 49ers at Rams
Since the Rams play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 5 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
