Who Should I Start? Evan Engram or Ricky Pearsall

Saturday, October 26, 9:58 AM

Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram is a top tight end option in a Week 8 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The veteran tight end has been efficient since returning from injury two weeks ago, catching all 15 of his targets. After a 10-catch, 102-yard performance against the Chicago Bears, Engram came back down to Earth a bit with a five-catch, 35-yard performance against the New England Patriots. Given the volatility of the position and Engram's expectations entering the season, he should be started without hesitation this week. The Packers have been good against the pass this season but have been better against wide receivers than tight ends, meaning Engram could be in for an outing closer to his Week 6 performance than last week's performance. Engram should be viewed as a clear TE1 who should be Trevor Lawrence's go-to receiver this week.

Saturday, October 26, 2:18 AM

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall will suit up for his second NFL game in Week 8 at home against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night. The 31st-overall pick in the 2024 draft was modestly involved in his debut, producing three catches on five targets for 21 yards in a game that saw Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel Sr. leave early. Pearsall's outlook on Sunday depends heavily on the status of the questionable Deebo Samuel Sr. (wrist/illness) and George Kittle (foot). He'll get his snaps regardless with Brandon Aiyuk (knee) and Jauan Jennings (hip) out, but if Samuel Sr. and Kittle can't go, Pearsall becomes the most talented option on the field for quarterback Brock Purdy. Pearsall managers should monitor the status of Samuel Sr. and Kittle, as Pearsall becomes a bonafide fantasy starter with both out, but falls back to a dicey WR3/FLEX if both play.