Who Should I Start? Nelson Agholor or Ricky Pearsall

Friday, November 22, 3:52 PM

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Nelson Agholor (illness) returned to practice on Friday after sitting out on Thursday. Agholor was feeling under the weather on Thursday, but his return to the practice field a day later bodes well for his availability on Monday night against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 12. The Ravens will have one more practice on Saturday before releasing their final injury report for the week. The 31-year-old Agholor has maintained a small role in the Ravens' passing attack in 2024, catching only 13 of his 26 targets for 205 yards and two touchdowns. Although the team has struggled to get new receiver Diontae Johnson involved in the offense, Johnson's presence alone likely means Agholor will remain off the fantasy radar the rest of the season. Baltimore also has Zay Flowers and Rashod Bateman.

Saturday, November 23, 2:31 AM

San Francisco 49ers rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall faces a tough road matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 12. Last week Pearsall turned in a donut, failing to catch either of two targets in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. It was particularly disappointing though, since the game before in Tampa saw Pearsall catch his first touchdown en route to a six-target, four-catch, 73-yard performance. Even if Pearsall's ceiling is enticing, last week made it clear what his floor is. To make matters worse, San Francisco will be without its starting quarterback Brock Purdy (shoulder), and possibly left tackle Trent Williams, who is questionable with an ankle issue. Backup Brandon Allen may well be up to the task of running the Niners' offense, but the risk is prohibitive for a player like Pearsall in fantasy. The rook is a low-end WR4 at best, with only deep-league managers considering a dart throw.