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Calvin Ridley vs Cedric TillmanWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy play this season.

Calvin Ridley is the better play on a neutral week. 10.0 PPG with 785 yards gives a reliable baseline. Cedric Tillman at 8.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Calvin Ridley higher, but do not fade Cedric Tillman entirely.

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

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WRTennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER
Calvin Ridley
PPG
10.0
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
785
Rec TDs
4
Targets
95
Bye
Week 5
WRCleveland Browns#99
Cedric Tillman
PPG
8.2
Games
14
Rec
50
Rec Yds
612
Rec TDs
4
Targets
78
Bye
Week 10

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Calvin Ridley
Cedric Tillman

Head to Head

10.0 PPG8.2 PPG
16 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Cedric Tillman: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Calvin Ridley is producing at 45% of elite pace and Cedric Tillman at 37%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Calvin Ridley vs Cedric Tillman: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Calvin Ridley and Cedric Tillman is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans wide receiver put up 10.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Cedric Tillman of the Cleveland Browns averaged 8.2 in 14. A 1.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.8 points favors Calvin Ridley, 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. Calvin Ridley turned 95 targets into 785 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Cedric Tillman converted 78 looks into 612 yards and 4 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Calvin Ridley has his bye in Week 5, and Cedric Tillman rests in Week 10. 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

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: Calvin Ridley (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Cedric Tillman (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

  • Calvin Ridley outscored Cedric Tillman by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Calvin Ridley contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Calvin Ridley scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 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

Calvin Ridley vs Cedric Tillman: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCalvin RidleyCedric Tillman
PPG (Half-PPR)10.08.2
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)160115
Receptions5850
Rec/Game3.63.6
Receiving Yards785612
Rec Yds/Game49.143.7
Receiving TDs44
Targets9578
Target Share/Game5.95.6
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 10

Summary

10.0 PPG for Calvin Ridley versus 8.2 for Cedric Tillman in 2025. The baseline favors Calvin Ridley, 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 Calvin Ridley or Cedric Tillman in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Calvin Ridley has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Calvin Ridley and Cedric Tillman average in 2025?

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Cedric Tillman's bye weeks in 2026?

Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Calvin Ridley or Cedric Tillman a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Calvin Ridley outscored Cedric Tillman 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.