Since returning from the knee injury that caused him to miss six games, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall has caught three passes in his last two outings for only six yards. In leagues without an IR spot, Pearsall was a frustrating hold on the hopes that he would reignite his early-season success immediately upon return. His 281 receiving yards through the first three weeks of the season trailed only OPOY candidate Jaxon Smith-Njigba, but as he eases his way closer to a full workload, his involvement over the past two games has made him unplayable. It should be noted that George Kittle left early in the season opener with a hamstring injury, clearing a path to the promising WR1 workload for Pearsall. However, with a healthy Kittle playing in both games since his return, Pearsall has been out-targeted by the All-Pro tight end 15-to-6. The 49ers face a stingy Cleveland defense in Week 13 before a Week 14 bye, making Pearsall one of the league's bigger question marks heading into the fantasy playoffs.
Nov 28, 2025 3:06 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall's (knee) returned to action in Week 11 after a six-week absence due to a knee injury sustained in Week 4. Unfortunately, the second-year wideout had just one catch for no gain on two targets in the 49ers' 41-22 trouncing of the Cardinals. On the positive side, Pearsall's knee injury appears to be in the rearview. Pearsall had a 75% snap share in Week 11 and logged a full practice on Thursday and Friday ahead of the 49ers' upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers. Fantasy football managers are advised to keep an eye out for the 49ers' final injury report, which will be due out Saturday as the team plays on Monday night. Barring any sort of reinjury in his final practice of the week, Pearsall projects as a WR3 and can be plugged into starting lineups for Week 12.
Nov 22, 2025 5:36 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) returned in Sunday's win over the Arizona Cardinals for the first time since spraining the PCL in his right knee way back in Week 4. Pearsall played a healthy 75% of the offensive snaps in Week 11, but he was targeted only two times by quarterback Brock Purdy, catching one of them for no gain. The 25-year-old was a full participant on Thursday in the first practice of the week, heading into a Week 12 game on Monday night against the Carolina Panthers. A full week of full practices could help the former first-rounder become more involved on game day this week in his second game back. The Niners were up big for most of the day last Sunday against Arizona, so they didn't need to air the ball out. The game script should be more favorable in Week 12, and Pearsall should be more involved as he continues to get his legs back under him.
Nov 20, 2025 9:08 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) has no designation on the team's final injury report ahead of their divisional clash with the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11. When San Francisco last faced Arizona, in Week 3, Pearsall had his most productive game of the season, catching eight of 11 targets for 117 receiving yards. Jauan Jennings and George Kittle both missed that game due to injury, making Pearsall the focus of the 49ers' passing attack. With all three pass-catchers now healthy, there will be less work for Pearsall, but he could see better production as the defense won't be able to focus their efforts on any one player. Pearsall's return coincides with that of Brock Purdy (toe), who provides a slight bump to the prospects of San Francisco's skill players. Pearsall projects as a borderline WR3/4 in Week 11 with the upside that comes with being his team's preferred deep threat.
Nov 15, 2025 5:11 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Thursday that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) will return on Sunday to face the division-rival Arizona Cardinals in Week 11, according to KNBR. Pearsall finally returned to practice this week after spraining the PCL in his knee way back in Week 4, and he'll be back on the field this weekend as the Niners look to sweep the season series against Arizona. In addition to Pearsall, quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) will be back. Both players have been sidelined since Week 4. The banged-up 49ers are getting closer to full health on offense. Pearsall, a first-rounder in 2024, caught 20 of his 29 targets for 327 yards and no touchdowns in four games this year before injuring his knee. He will definitely be a starter in three-wide sets now that he's back, but he may be eased back into the offense, making him a shaky fantasy play in his first game back this weekend.
Nov 13, 2025 6:56 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) is a receiver that could make an impact as the season progresses. After missing the last five games with a PCL injury, Pearsall returned to practice Wednesday alongside quarterback Brock Purdy, who's also been sidelined with a toe injury. With both players trending toward returning, fantasy managers should keep Pearsall on their radar. In his three full games this season, the rookie recorded 16 receptions on 24 targets for 281 yards, though he has yet to score a touchdown. With Brandon Aiyuk's return still uncertain, Pearsall carries WR2 potential and is a strong buy-low candidate in fantasy.
Nov 13, 2025 10:32 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since suffering a sprained PCL in his knee in Week 4. Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports that Pearsall was slated to be limited in his first practice back. It gives Pearsall a chance to return this weekend for a divisional game against the Arizona Cardinals, but the 25-year-old former first-rounder will probably need to upgrade to a full practice on Thursday or Friday to have a legitimate shot at returning on Sunday. Given his long layoff, fantasy managers should expect Pearsall to be eased back into the offense as well, which means he'll be a pretty risky fantasy play whenever he does return. In addition to Pearsall nearing his return, the Niners could have quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) back for the first time since Week 4. When Pearsall returns, he could be the No. 4 aerial target behind running back Christian McCaffrey, receiver Jauan Jennings, and tight end George Kittle.
Nov 12, 2025 6:20 PM EST
The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to get wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) back at practice this week, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. The 49ers have been hopeful of getting Pearsall back from a PCL sprain that he suffered back in the Week 4 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars for several weeks now, but it has not happened. The 25-year-old former first-rounder has not practiced or played since injuring his right knee, and even if he's able to get back onto the practice field this week, it doesn't mean he'll be active on Sunday for a Week 11 divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. "Hopefully the next two days go good, and if they do, he'll be back out there. He had a good weekend," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. The Niners have been without both Pearsall and quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) since Week 4. When Pearsall does return, he could be the No. 3 target in the passing game behind Jauan Jennings and tight end George Kittle.
Nov 10, 2025 6:04 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) has been running, but he hasn't quite been cleared to make his return after spraining his PCL in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. "He can run and hit certain speeds. But he hasn't been able to hit his normal speeds that would allow him to come back. We're waiting until he hits his markers," head coach Kyle Shanahan said. Pearsall was officially ruled out for Week 10 this Sunday against the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, his sixth straight absence. The 25-year-old was a popular breakout candidate during training camp and the preseason this year, with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) recovering from a torn ACL and MCL, but injury issues of his own have limited him to just four games, and he's running out of time to make an impact for his fantasy managers. Pearsall must get back on the practice field next week to have a chance at playing in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.
Nov 7, 2025 7:19 PM EST
The disappointing season continues for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee), as he was officially ruled out for the Week 10 contest on Sunday versus the division-rival Los Angeles Rams, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Pearsall hasn't practiced since suffering a PCL sprain in his knee in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars and will now miss a sixth straight game. The 25-year-old former first-rounder has quickly developed a reputation as being injury-prone and a slow healer. It's unclear if he'll have a chance to make his return in the Week 11 divisional matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, but Pearsall will have to first get back on the practice field. Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne will continue to serve as the team's top two receivers this weekend, with quarterback Mac Jones likely to make another start in place of the injured Brock Purdy (toe).
Nov 7, 2025 5:38 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) will not practice on Wednesday, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Pearsall has not practiced or played since spraining his PCL in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he doesn't appear to be on track to make his long-awaited return this weekend for the divisional battle against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday in Week 10. The 25-year-old former first-rounder is still rostered in 77% of Yahoo leagues, but he's running out of time to make an impact this year for his fantasy managers. And at this point, it's fair to wonder if even Brandon Aiyuk (knee) will be back with the Niners before Pearsall. In his four games played in 2025, Pearsall has 20 receptions for 327 yards and no touchdowns. If Pearsall can't return this weekend, his next chance to play will come in Week 11 for another divisional affair against the Arizona Cardinals.
Nov 5, 2025 5:50 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall's (knee) return timeline "remains fuzzy," per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Shanahan said that Pearsall will be evaluated in the middle of the week to see whether he can return to practice as the team begins preparations for a big Week 10 divisional contest against the Los Angeles Rams this weekend. Pearsall has not played or practiced since spraining his PCL in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, and while the Niners aren't counting him out to return this Sunday, a "fuzzy" timeline shouldn't make fantasy managers optimistic that the former first-rounder will play against the Rams. And if Pearsall does suit up in Week 10, he'll likely be on some sort of snap count, which would make him a big risk in starting fantasy lineups. If Pearsall doesn't play this Sunday, his next chance to return would be in Week 11 for another divisional tilt against the Arizona Cardinals.
Nov 4, 2025 3:17 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Monday that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) has a "chance to play" in the Week 10 divisional tilt against the Los Angeles Rams, but he will be evaluated during the week, per Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Pearsall has not practiced or played since suffering a PCL sprain in his knee back in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 25-year-old is going to have to get back onto the practice field first, so he'll once again be very questionable to make his return this weekend. And if the former first-rounder does play against the Rams, he'll be a shaky WR4/flex for fantasy managers who is at risk of having his snaps monitored. If Pearsall misses yet another game, the Niners will move forward with Jauan Jennings, Kendrick Bourne, and Demarcus Robinson as their top three wideouts.
Nov 3, 2025 7:15 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) missed practice all week and has been ruled out for another game this Sunday against the New York Giants in Week 9, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Pearsall hasn't practiced or played since spraining the PCL in his knee in Week 4. He'll be missing his fifth straight game this weekend, and it's unclear if he'll have a shot to play in a big divisional clash next weekend against the Los Angeles Rams. The 25-year-old former first-rounder had a huge opportunity earlier this year to step up in San Fran's passing attack with tight end George Kittle on Injured Reserve and fellow wideout Jauan Jennings also injured, but he could not take advantage of it. Pearsall has quickly developed the injury-prone label, as he's only played in four games through nine weeks in 2025 after playing in just 11 games due to injury in his rookie season in 2024.
Oct 31, 2025 5:23 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) remained out of practice on Thursday, according to Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group. Pearsall hasn't practiced with the team since spraining the PCL in his knee back in Week 4, but he was running routes on a side field, so he's making some progress. Still, the 25-year-old former first-rounder will not be able to return this weekend when the team takes on the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. It's unclear if Pearsall will make enough progress to be an option to make his return for a big Week 10 divisional matchup against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Nov. 9, but even if he does, he'll likely be on a snap count and would be an extremely risky fantasy play. With Pearsall likely out again in Week 9, Jauan Jennings will continue to operate as the Niners' WR1, with Kendrick Bourne serving as the No. 2.
Oct 30, 2025 5:25 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) was unable to practice on Wednesday. Pearsall continues struggling to recover from a knee issue that has kept him sidelined since he suffered the injury Week 4. The 49ers haven't given a clear timetable on Pearsall, but they haven't placed him on the injured reserve. That being said, Pearsall figures to return sooner rather than later. Fantasy managers will need to stay tuned for more updates throughout the week. However, the fact Pearsall isn't even limited in practice isn't a good sign heading into the Week 9 matchup against the New York Giants.
Oct 29, 2025 8:49 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) will be reevaluated on Wednesday and thereafter monitored day-to-day, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner. Pearsall suffered a PCL injury in Week 4 and has not appeared in a game since. Pearsall thrived in the absence of Brandon Aiyuk (knee), George Kittle (hamstring), Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs, shoulder), catching 30 passes for 327 yards in his four games. With Jennings and Kittle back in action and Aiyuk potentially returning to practice this week, one wonders how the 49ers' target shares will look upon Pearsall's eventual return. If Pearsall can get back to game shape in time for Week 9, he would benefit from a meeting against the Giants, who have given up the most receiving yards and second-most receptions to opposing wide receivers.
Oct 28, 2025 4:06 AM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) has officially been ruled out for the Week 8 contest against the hosting Houston Texans on Sunday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Pearsall, who has not practiced at all since suffering a PCL sprain in his knee in Week 4, will miss a fourth straight game this weekend. The fact that the 25-year-old has yet to practice suggests that he could be trending towards missing a fifth straight contest next week when the team takes on the New York Giants on the road. When healthy, the former first-rounder will be a big part of the Niners' offense, but the problem is he's proven to be quite injury-prone early in his NFL career. Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne will continue to operate as the team's top two receivers, but running back Christian McCaffrey has been backup quarterback Mac Jones' top target with QB Brock Purdy (toe) sidelined.
Oct 24, 2025 5:20 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) missed another practice on Thursday, according to Matt Barrows of The Athletic. Pearsall, who sprained the PCL in his right knee in the Week 4 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, is trending towards missing his fourth straight game this weekend when the team heads to Houston to take on the Texans. The 25-year-old will most likely officially be ruled out for Week 8 action on Friday. Pearsall's next chance to return to action will be in Week 9 against the New York Giants. Now that tight end George Kittle has returned from Injured Reserve, Pearsall will have more competition for targets in San Fran's passing game whenever he returns. The former first-round pick had 20 catches on 29 targets for 327 yards and no touchdowns in four games before he injured his knee. Fantasy managers should keep him on their benches.
Oct 23, 2025 9:01 PM EST
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) is set to miss another practice on Wednesday, according to David Lombardi of The San Francisco Standard. Pearsall has missed the last three games due to a PCL sprain in his knee and is headed towards a fourth straight missed game this weekend against the Houston Texans if he cannot return to practice later this week. The 25-year-old was in a prime position to rack up valuable targets earlier this year with tight end George Kittle on Injured Reserve and receiver Jauan Jennings dealing with multiple injuries, but he wasn't able to take advantage. Kittle made his return in Sunday night's win over the Atlanta Falcons, but wasn't able to catch either of his two targets. He should have a bigger role on offense this weekend, and Jennings and Kendrick Bourne should be the top wideouts again if Pearsall misses another game.
Oct 22, 2025 6:46 PM EST
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