Who Should I Start? Jameson Williams or Ricky Pearsall

Friday, October 10, 6:06 PM

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams has struggled to maintain a consistent role in his team's offense so far this season. Through five games, the 24-year-old has recorded just 11 catches for 223 yards and one touchdown on 21 targets. Williams is averaging over 20 yards per reception and remains an explosive downfield threat, but his middling target volume makes him very difficult for fantasy managers to trust. Williams' Week 6 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs does not appear to be a great spot for him to break out. The Chiefs have allowed the ninth-fewest passing yards (999) and the fourth-fewest number of passing touchdowns (five) in the NFL so far this season. Additionally, the Lions could be without starting left tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder), which may make it difficult for quarterback Jared Goff to have the time to hit Williams for a big play down the field. Williams profiles as a low-end, boom/bust WR3/flex option in Week 6 against Kansas City.

Friday, October 10, 5:45 PM

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee) has been ruled out for the second straight week for the team's Week 6 contest this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to The Athletic's David Lombardi. Pearsall last played in Week 4 with a PCL injury that will now keep him out for a second straight week. Quarterback Brock Purdy (toe) will miss his fourth game in six weeks, but the good news for San Fran's offense is that they could be getting wideout Jauan Jennings (ankle, ribs) back this weekend in Tampa. The next time Pearsall will be able to get back into game action will be in Week 7 against the Atlanta Falcons, at which point both Jennings and tight end George Kittle (hamstring) could be back in the fold and taking valuable targets away. With Pearsall missing another game, Kendrick Bourne will be in play as a flex in fantasy again, even if Jennings is active.