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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

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

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.7 PPG to Calvin Ridley's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Michael Wilson is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Michael Wilson and Calvin Ridley are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.7-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#99

Calvin Ridley

PPG

10.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

785

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRArizona Cardinals#24PPG LEADER

Michael Wilson

PPG

10.7

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,006

Rec TDs

Targets

126

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Calvin Ridley

Michael Wilson

Head to Head

10.0 PPG10.7 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Michael Wilson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #24 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Calvin Ridley is producing at 45% of elite pace and Michael Wilson at 49%. That ranking gap means Michael Wilson carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Calvin Ridley vs Michael Wilson: The Full Breakdown

Calvin Ridley (10.0 PPG) and Michael Wilson (10.7 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; Michael Wilson suited up 17 times for the Arizona Cardinals.

A 0.7-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.

Target volume is the story here. Michael Wilson saw 126 targets in 2025, while Calvin Ridley drew 95. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Michael Wilson, even in weeks where Calvin Ridley posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Calvin Ridley sits Week 5 while Michael Wilson is off Week 14. 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. Michael Wilson (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Michael Wilson outscored Calvin Ridley by a projected 12 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Michael Wilson played 17 games in 2025 compared to Calvin Ridley's 16. That durability gap means Michael Wilson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Michael Wilson scored 7 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Michael Wilson saw 126 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 Michael Wilson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Calvin Ridley	Michael Wilson
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	10.7
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	160	182
Receptions	58	78
Rec/Game	3.6	4.6
Receiving Yards	785	1,006
Rec Yds/Game	49.1	59.2
Receiving TDs	4	7
Targets	95	126
Target Share/Game	5.9	7.4
Age	-	26
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 14

Summary

10.7 PPG for Michael Wilson versus 10.0 for Calvin Ridley in 2025. The baseline favors Michael 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 Michael Wilson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Michael Wilson has the edge at 10.7 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 Michael Wilson average in 2025?▾

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Michael Wilson averaged 10.7 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 0.7 points per game.

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

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

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

Michael Wilson outscored Calvin Ridley by 0.7 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.