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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Calvin Ridley vs Drake LondonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Drake London is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 14.0 PPG to Calvin Ridley's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Drake London is the better fantasy play this season.

Drake London is the better play on a neutral week. 14.0 PPG with 919 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 Drake London 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

Rec

Rec Yds

785

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRAtlanta Falcons#7PPG LEADER

Drake London

PPG

14.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

919

Rec TDs

Targets

112

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

Calvin Ridley

Drake London

Head to Head

10.0 PPG14.0 PPG

16 GP12 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Drake London: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #7 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Calvin Ridley is producing at 45% of elite pace and Drake London at 64%. That ranking gap means Drake London carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Calvin Ridley vs Drake London: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Calvin Ridley and Drake London for your lineup, you are not alone. Calvin Ridley finished the 2025 season at 10.0 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (16 games), and Drake London averaged 14.0 for the Atlanta Falcons (12 games).

That 4.0-point weekly advantage for Drake London is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Calvin Ridley turned 95 targets into 785 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Drake London converted 112 looks into 919 yards and 7 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Calvin Ridley sits Week 5 while Drake London is off Week 11. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Drake London 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. Drake London (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Drake London outscored Calvin Ridley by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Drake London's 12. That durability gap means Calvin Ridley contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Drake London scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Drake London saw 112 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 Drake London: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Calvin Ridley	Drake London
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	14.0
Games Played	16	12
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	160	168
Receptions	58	68
Rec/Game	3.6	5.7
Receiving Yards	785	919
Rec Yds/Game	49.1	76.6
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	95	112
Target Share/Game	5.9	9.3
Age	-	24
Experience	-	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 11

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Drake London at 14.0 PPG, 4.0 points per game above Calvin Ridley's 10.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Calvin Ridley or Drake London in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Drake London has the edge at 14.0 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 Drake London average in 2025?▾

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Drake London averaged 14.0 PPG over 12 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Drake London's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Calvin Ridley or Drake London a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Drake London outscored Calvin Ridley by 4.0 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.