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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Calvin Ridley vs Jakobi MeyersWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Calvin Ridley and Jakobi Meyers are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

785

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRJacksonville Jaguars#42

Jakobi Meyers

PPG

8.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

835

Rec TDs

Targets

110

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Calvin Ridley

Jakobi Meyers

Head to Head

10.0 PPG8.6 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Jakobi Meyers: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #42 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Calvin Ridley is producing at 45% of elite pace and Jakobi Meyers at 39%. That ranking gap means Jakobi Meyers carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Calvin Ridley vs Jakobi Meyers: The Full Breakdown

Calvin Ridley (10.0 PPG) and Jakobi Meyers (8.6 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Calvin Ridley played 16 games for the Tennessee Titans; Jakobi Meyers suited up 16 times for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Calvin Ridley turned 95 targets into 785 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Jakobi Meyers converted 110 looks into 835 yards and 3 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 Jakobi Meyers is off Week 7. 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

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. Jakobi Meyers (age 29) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Calvin Ridley outscored Jakobi Meyers by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Calvin Ridley scored 4 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.3 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Jakobi Meyers saw 110 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 Jakobi Meyers: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Calvin Ridley	Jakobi Meyers
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	8.6
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	160	138
Receptions	58	75
Rec/Game	3.6	4.7
Receiving Yards	785	835
Rec Yds/Game	49.1	52.2
Receiving TDs	4	3
Targets	95	110
Target Share/Game	5.9	6.9
Age	-	29
Experience	-	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Calvin Ridley at 10.0 PPG, 1.4 points per game above Jakobi Meyers's 8.6. 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 Jakobi Meyers in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Calvin Ridley has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Jakobi Meyers's 8.6 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 Jakobi Meyers average in 2025?▾

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Jakobi Meyers averaged 8.6 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Jakobi Meyers's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Jakobi Meyers (JAX) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Calvin Ridley or Jakobi Meyers a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Calvin Ridley outscored Jakobi Meyers by 1.4 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.