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Calvin Ridley vs Davante AdamsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Davante Adams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 13.8 PPG to Calvin Ridley's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Davante Adams is the better fantasy play this season.

Davante Adams is the better play on a neutral week. 13.8 PPG with 789 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 Davante Adams higher, but do not fade Calvin Ridley entirely.

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

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WRTennessee Titans#99
Calvin Ridley
PPG
10.0
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
785
Rec TDs
4
Targets
95
Bye
Week 5
WRLos Angeles Rams#8PPG LEADER
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 11

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Calvin Ridley
Davante Adams

Head to Head

10.0 PPG13.8 PPG
16 GP14 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Davante Adams: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #8 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Calvin Ridley is producing at 45% of elite pace and Davante Adams at 63%. That ranking gap means Davante Adams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Calvin Ridley vs Davante Adams: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Calvin Ridley and Davante Adams is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans wide receiver put up 10.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Davante Adams of the Los Angeles Rams averaged 13.8 in 14. A 3.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 3.8 points favors Davante Adams, 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 Davante Adams converted 114 looks into 789 yards and 14 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 Davante Adams rests in Week 11. 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

Davante Adams is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Calvin Ridley is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Calvin Ridley (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Davante Adams (age 33) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Davante Adams outscored Calvin Ridley by a projected 65 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Davante Adams's 14. That durability gap means Calvin Ridley contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
  • Davante Adams scored 14 total touchdowns in 2025 (1.0 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
  • Davante Adams saw 114 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 Davante Adams: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCalvin RidleyDavante Adams
PPG (Half-PPR)10.013.8
Games Played1614
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)160193
Receptions5860
Rec/Game3.64.3
Receiving Yards785789
Rec Yds/Game49.156.4
Receiving TDs414
Targets95114
Target Share/Game5.98.1
Age-33
Experience-11 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 11

Summary

13.8 PPG for Davante Adams versus 10.0 for Calvin Ridley in 2025. The baseline favors Davante Adams, 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 Davante Adams in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Davante Adams has the edge at 13.8 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 Calvin Ridley and Davante Adams average in 2025?

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.8 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Davante Adams's bye weeks in 2026?

Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Calvin Ridley or Davante Adams a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Davante Adams outscored Calvin Ridley by 3.8 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.