The San Francisco 49ers (5-3) will visit the New York Giants (2-6) in Week 9. 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 9?
Pearsall (knee) won’t play Sunday against the Giants, 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 9?
The 49ers coaching staff continues to tell us that Ricky Pearsall is progressing and hasn’t suffered a setback, but we’ve yet to get much clarity around a return timeline, and that’s a worry.
This is a knee injury that he described as “unstable”. That would be a concerning diagnosis for anyone, never mind a player who thrives on making plays down the field (16.4 yards per catch in his four games this season, 14.3 for his career).
I’m skeptical at best that Pearsall is going to return to the weekly lineup conversation this season, but we have no choice but to wait. This roster as a whole has struggled to stay on the field, and that could carve out an opportunity for Pearsall to earn 5-7 targets weekly if healthy.
But there are a lot of moving pieces in play. I’m considering Pearsall a bonus if he helps me for the stretch run, operating under the assumption that I won’t have access to his upside.
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 9
Pearsall is projected to score 0.0 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Pearsall to have zero 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 9 Weather Impact: 49ers at Giants
The forecast for kickoff is 58 degrees Fahrenheit with 14 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.