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Calvin Ridley vs Garrett WilsonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.6 PPG to Calvin Ridley's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Garrett Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Garrett Wilson is the better play on a neutral week. 11.6 PPG with 395 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 Garrett Wilson 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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WRTennessee Titans#99
Calvin Ridley
PPG
10.0
Games
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
785
Rec TDs
4
Targets
95
Bye
Week 5
WRNew York Jets#16PPG LEADER
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 13

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Calvin Ridley
Garrett Wilson

Head to Head

10.0 PPG11.6 PPG
16 GP7 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Garrett Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #16 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Calvin Ridley is producing at 45% of elite pace and Garrett Wilson at 53%. That ranking gap means Garrett Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Calvin Ridley vs Garrett Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Deciding between Calvin Ridley and Garrett Wilson is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Tennessee Titans wide receiver put up 10.0 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets averaged 11.6 in 7. A 1.6-point margin that could shift on any given week.

The per-game difference of 1.6 points favors Garrett Wilson, 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.

Target volume is the story here. Calvin Ridley saw 95 targets in 2025, while Garrett Wilson drew 59. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Calvin Ridley, even in weeks where Garrett Wilson posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Calvin Ridley has his bye in Week 5, and Garrett Wilson rests in Week 13. 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. Garrett Wilson (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

  • Garrett Wilson outscored Calvin Ridley by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Garrett Wilson's 7. 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 Garrett Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCalvin RidleyGarrett Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)10.011.6
Games Played167
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16081
Receptions5836
Rec/Game3.65.1
Receiving Yards785395
Rec Yds/Game49.156.4
Receiving TDs44
Targets9559
Target Share/Game5.98.4
Age-25
Experience-3 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 13

Summary

11.6 PPG for Garrett Wilson versus 10.0 for Calvin Ridley in 2025. The baseline favors Garrett Wilson, 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 Garrett Wilson in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Garrett Wilson has the edge at 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson average in 2025?

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Garrett Wilson's bye weeks in 2026?

Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Garrett Wilson (NYJ) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Calvin Ridley or Garrett Wilson a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Garrett Wilson outscored Calvin Ridley by 1.6 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.