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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Calvin Ridley vs Darnell MooneyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 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. Darnell Mooney at 7.5 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Calvin Ridley higher, but do not fade Darnell Mooney entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRTennessee Titans#99PPG LEADER

Calvin Ridley

PPG

10.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

785

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRAtlanta Falcons#99

Darnell Mooney

PPG

7.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 12

The Edge Chart

Calvin Ridley

Darnell Mooney

Head to Head

10.0 PPG7.5 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 12

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Darnell Mooney: 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 Darnell Mooney at 34%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Calvin Ridley vs Darnell Mooney: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Calvin Ridley and Darnell Mooney is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans wide receiver put up 10.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Darnell Mooney of the Atlanta Falcons averaged 7.5 in 15. A 2.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 2.5 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 Darnell Mooney converted 78 looks into 612 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Calvin Ridley is off Week 5 and Darnell Mooney Week 12. 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: Calvin Ridley (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Darnell Mooney (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Calvin Ridley outscored Darnell Mooney by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Darnell Mooney's 15. 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 Darnell Mooney: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Calvin Ridley	Darnell Mooney
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	7.5
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	160	113
Receptions	58	48
Rec/Game	3.6	3.2
Receiving Yards	785	612
Rec Yds/Game	49.1	40.8
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	95	78
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.2
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 12

Summary

10.0 PPG for Calvin Ridley versus 7.5 for Darnell Mooney 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 Darnell Mooney in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Calvin Ridley has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Darnell Mooney's 7.5 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 Darnell Mooney average in 2025?▾

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Darnell Mooney averaged 7.5 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Darnell Mooney's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Darnell Mooney (ATL) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Calvin Ridley or Darnell Mooney a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Calvin Ridley outscored Darnell Mooney by 2.5 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.