Who Should I Start? Jaylen Waddle or Ricky Pearsall

Friday, October 10, 8:47 PM

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle will have an opportunity to step up as the team's top receiver the rest of the season after Tyreek Hill (knee) was lost for the season in Week 4. In Week 5, Waddle delivered a big game, hauling in six of his nine targets for 110 yards and a touchdown against the Panthers. He set season highs in catches, targets, and yards, while scoring his third touchdown in the last four weeks. Waddle and the Dolphins will look to bounce back from last week's loss to Carolina, as they host the Chargers. The Chargers' defense has done a good job against receivers this season, but Deebo Samuel did light them up for eight catches, 96 yards, and a touchdown last week. Waddle should be primed for another high-volume game and is the WR17 in RotoBaller's Week 6 rankings.

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.