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Calvin Ridley vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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. Mack Hollins at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Calvin Ridley higher, but do not fade Mack Hollins 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
16
Rec
58
Rec Yds
785
Rec TDs
4
Targets
95
Bye
Week 5
WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Calvin Ridley
Mack Hollins

Head to Head

10.0 PPG6.0 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Mack Hollins: 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 Mack Hollins at 27%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Calvin Ridley vs Mack Hollins: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Calvin Ridley and Mack Hollins for your lineup, you are not alone. Calvin Ridley finished the 2025 season at 10.0 PPG for the Tennessee Titans (16 games), and Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 for the New England Patriots (15 games).

That 4.0-point weekly advantage for Calvin Ridley 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.

Target volume is the story here. Calvin Ridley saw 95 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Calvin Ridley, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

One scheduling note: Calvin Ridley is off Week 5 and Mack Hollins Week 14. 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

Calvin Ridley is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mack Hollins 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. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Calvin Ridley outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 68 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins'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 Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatCalvin RidleyMack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)10.06.0
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)16090
Receptions5846
Rec/Game3.63.1
Receiving Yards785550
Rec Yds/Game49.136.7
Receiving TDs42
Targets9565
Target Share/Game5.94.3
Age-32
Experience-9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 5Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Calvin Ridley at 10.0 PPG, 4.0 points per game above Mack Hollins's 6.0. 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 Mack Hollins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Calvin Ridley has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Mack Hollins average in 2025?

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 4.0 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Mack Hollins's bye weeks in 2026?

Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Calvin Ridley or Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Calvin Ridley outscored Mack Hollins 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.