Who Should I Start? Cooper Kupp or Ricky Pearsall

Friday, October 17, 9:04 PM

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp is not entering a friendly matchup for his fantasy football props this week. Kupp has produced when the Seahawks have needed his services. However, Seattle's defense should be able to handle the Texans' offense, leading to low volume in the Seahawks' passing game. Kupp has only cleared five targets and four receptions twice in six games this season. On both of those occasions, Seattle was playing significantly from behind at one point in the game, and the passing game was necessary to even the score. Otherwise, the Seahawks have attempted to heavily rely on the running game in 2025. Kupp is likely going to be a flex option in the right matchups this year. However, this does not project to be one of them.

Friday, October 17, 5:50 PM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) was unable to practice this week and has officially been ruled out for the Week 7 contest on Sunday Night Football against the Atlanta Falcons, according to The Athletic's Matt Barrows. The 25-year-old is dealing with a PCL injury in his right knee and will miss his third straight game. It's unclear if he'll be in play to make his return next week when the Niners travel to Houston to face off against the Texans. In the meantime, the banged-up Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne will serve as quarterback Mac Jones' top receivers, with Brock Purdy (toe) also missing yet another contest. The 49ers could be getting tight end George Kittle (hamstring) back from Injured Reserve this weekend, but that remains up in the air. Pearsall's fantasy stock is floundering due to his injury, and targets might be a lot harder to come by whenever he finally makes it back.