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Ricky Pearsall Emerges as 49ers’ Go-To Target With Clutch 34-Yard Fourth-Down Catch in Win Over Cardinals

Locker-room leaders hail a second-year surge rooted in trust built after a rookie season disrupted by an August 2024 shooting.

Overview

  • The second-year receiver caught 8 of 11 targets for 117 yards, including a 34-yard fourth-and-2 grab that set up Kyle Juszczyk’s go-ahead score in a 16-15 victory.
  • Through three games he has 281 receiving yards, an NFL-best 12.2 yards per target, and 14 first-down receptions tied for second in the league.
  • Mac Jones funneled a career-high volume of targets to Pearsall as the offense leaned on him as its primary downfield option.
  • Kendrick Bourne praised Pearsall’s conditioning after the game, and Trent Williams said he expects the wideout to cement himself among the league’s top receivers.
  • His expanded role has grown with Jauan Jennings out and George Kittle on injured reserve, continuing a comeback after he debuted in Week 7 last season following an August 2024 shooting.