Who Should I Start? Calvin Ridley or Ricky Pearsall

Saturday, July 26, 3:40 PM

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley has reportedly been rookie quarterback Cam Ward's favorite target during Saturday's practice, with the two notably hooking up on a deep out route down the sideline. Ridley seems like the natural fit to lead Tennessee in receiving again in 2025 after collecting his second consecutive 1,000-yard season with a different team (Jacksonville). He could stand to get more work, however, with the news of fellow wideout Treylon Burks (shoulder) fracturing his collarbone on Saturday. Aside from tight end Chig Okonkwo, Ridley is the most tenured pass-catcher amongst the potential starters, with Tyler Lockett and Van Jefferson acquired in free agency, and Chimere Dike and Elic Ayomanor selected in April's draft. The 30-year-old's week-to-week production could be up-and-down, but he is the unquestioned No. 1 option in the Titans' passing offense and a high-floor fantasy asset in the top 75 picks.

Sunday, July 27, 1:51 PM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (hamstring) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list on Sunday, according to ESPN's Nick Wagoner. Pearsall is on the field and in uniform with the rest of the team. The 24-year-old hasn't had great luck with injuries after the Niners took him 31st overall in the first round in 2024. However, he does have a couple things going for him in 2025 if he can stay on the field. First of all, Deebo Samuel Sr. is gone. Secondly, Brandon Aiyuk (knee) probably won't be ready for the start of the season and could miss a good chunk of time. In his first three games, Pearsall had 132 receiving yards and 39 rushing yards. He also finished off the year strong as a prominent member of the passing attack. The opportunity alone makes Pearsall an intriguing WR4/flex target in fantasy drafts.