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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Brandon Aiyuk vs Calvin RidleyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.8 PPG to Calvin Ridley's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Brandon Aiyuk is the better fantasy play this season.

Brandon Aiyuk is the better play on a neutral week. 11.8 PPG with 762 yards gives a reliable baseline. Calvin Ridley at 10.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Brandon Aiyuk higher, but do not fade Calvin Ridley entirely.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRSan Francisco 49ers#99PPG LEADER

Brandon Aiyuk

PPG

11.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

762

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 9

WRTennessee Titans#99

Calvin Ridley

PPG

10.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

785

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

The Edge Chart

Brandon Aiyuk

Calvin Ridley

Head to Head

11.8 PPG10.0 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 9Bye: Week 5

Fantasy Tiers

Brandon Aiyuk: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Brandon Aiyuk is producing at 54% of elite pace and Calvin Ridley at 45%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Brandon Aiyuk vs Calvin Ridley: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Brandon Aiyuk and Calvin Ridley is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver put up 11.8 PPG in 2025 over 13 games; Calvin Ridley of the Tennessee Titans averaged 10.0 in 16. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Brandon Aiyuk, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Brandon Aiyuk turned 82 targets into 762 yards and 5 touchdowns, while Calvin Ridley converted 95 looks into 785 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Brandon Aiyuk is off Week 9 and Calvin Ridley Week 5. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Brandon Aiyuk (age 27) 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?

•Brandon Aiyuk outscored Calvin Ridley by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Brandon Aiyuk's 13. That durability gap means Calvin Ridley contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Brandon Aiyuk scored 5 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Calvin Ridley saw 95 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Brandon Aiyuk vs Calvin Ridley: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Brandon Aiyuk	Calvin Ridley
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.8	10.0
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	153	160
Receptions	58	58
Rec/Game	4.5	3.6
Receiving Yards	762	785
Rec Yds/Game	58.6	49.1
Receiving TDs	5	4
Targets	82	95
Target Share/Game	6.3	5.9
Bye Week	Week 9	Week 5

Summary

11.8 PPG for Brandon Aiyuk versus 10.0 for Calvin Ridley in 2025. The baseline favors Brandon Aiyuk, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Brandon Aiyuk or Calvin Ridley in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Brandon Aiyuk has the edge at 11.8 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 Brandon Aiyuk and Calvin Ridley average in 2025?▾

Brandon Aiyuk averaged 11.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Brandon Aiyuk and Calvin Ridley's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk (SF) has a bye in Week 9, and Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Brandon Aiyuk or Calvin Ridley a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Brandon Aiyuk outscored Calvin Ridley by 1.8 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.