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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Calvin RidleyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 15.6 PPG to Calvin Ridley's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Amon-Ra St. Brown is the better fantasy play this season.

Amon-Ra St. Brown is clearly the better fantasy option heading into 2026. With 15.6 PPG and 1,410 total yards in 2025, the production separation is too wide to overcome on matchup alone. Calvin Ridley (10.0 PPG) is a hold, not a sell, but roster Amon-Ra St. Brown as the starter and Calvin Ridley as depth.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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WRDetroit Lions#4PPG LEADER

Amon-Ra St. Brown

PPG

15.6

Games

Rec

117

Rec Yds

1,401

Rec TDs

Targets

172

Bye

Week 6

WRTennessee Titans#99

Calvin Ridley

PPG

10.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

785

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Amon-Ra St. Brown

Calvin Ridley

Head to Head

15.6 PPG10.0 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Amon-Ra St. Brown: Tier 1 (Elite) WR (ranked #4 at the position). Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Amon-Ra St. Brown is producing at 71% of elite pace and Calvin Ridley at 45%. That ranking gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Calvin Ridley: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions) finished the 2025 season averaging 15.6 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Calvin Ridley (Tennessee Titans) came in at 10.0 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Amon-Ra St. Brown carries a 5.6-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Target volume is the story here. Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025, while Calvin Ridley drew 95. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Amon-Ra St. Brown, even in weeks where Calvin Ridley posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Amon-Ra St. Brown has his bye in Week 6, and Calvin Ridley rests in Week 5. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire Amon-Ra St. Brown at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Calvin Ridley is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Amon-Ra St. Brown (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Calvin Ridley (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Calvin Ridley by a projected 95 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown played 17 games in 2025 compared to Calvin Ridley's 16. That durability gap means Amon-Ra St. Brown contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Amon-Ra St. Brown saw 172 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Amon-Ra St. Brown vs Calvin Ridley: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Amon-Ra St. Brown	Calvin Ridley
PPG (Half-PPR)	15.6	10.0
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	265	160
Receptions	117	58
Rec/Game	6.9	3.6
Receiving Yards	1,401	785
Rec Yds/Game	82.4	49.1
Receiving TDs	11	4
Targets	172	95
Target Share/Game	10.1	5.9
Age	26	-
Experience	4 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 5

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Amon-Ra St. Brown holds the PPG edge with solid output at 15.6 points per game. Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Amon-Ra St. Brown or Calvin Ridley in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Amon-Ra St. Brown has the edge at 15.6 PPG compared to Calvin Ridley's 10.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Amon-Ra St. Brown and Calvin Ridley average in 2025?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown averaged 15.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 5.6 points per game.

When are Amon-Ra St. Brown and Calvin Ridley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Amon-Ra St. Brown or Calvin Ridley a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Amon-Ra St. Brown outscored Calvin Ridley by 5.6 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.