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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Calvin Ridley vs Tyler LockettWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy play this season.

Calvin Ridley has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 3.1-PPG advantage is real (10.0 to 6.9), and Calvin Ridley's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Tyler Lockett is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

Rec

Rec Yds

785

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRSeattle Seahawks#99

Tyler Lockett

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

548

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Calvin Ridley

Tyler Lockett

Head to Head

10.0 PPG6.9 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyler Lockett: 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 Tyler Lockett at 31%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Calvin Ridley vs Tyler Lockett: The Full Breakdown

Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 PPG across 16 games with the Tennessee Titans, while Tyler Lockett posted 6.9 PPG in 15 appearances for the Seattle Seahawks.

A 3.1-PPG gap gives Calvin Ridley the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Calvin Ridley turned 95 targets into 785 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Tyler Lockett converted 72 looks into 548 yards and 2 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Calvin Ridley has his bye in Week 5, and Tyler Lockett rests in Week 10. 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

If you can acquire Calvin Ridley at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Tyler Lockett is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: Calvin Ridley (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Tyler Lockett (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Calvin Ridley outscored Tyler Lockett by a projected 53 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyler Lockett'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 Tyler Lockett: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Calvin Ridley	Tyler Lockett
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	6.9
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	160	104
Receptions	58	48
Rec/Game	3.6	3.2
Receiving Yards	785	548
Rec Yds/Game	49.1	36.5
Receiving TDs	4	2
Targets	95	72
Target Share/Game	5.9	4.8
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

Summary

Calvin Ridley outscored Tyler Lockett by 3.1 PPG in 2025 (10.0 to 6.9). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Calvin Ridley or Tyler Lockett in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Calvin Ridley has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Tyler Lockett's 6.9 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 Tyler Lockett average in 2025?▾

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyler Lockett averaged 6.9 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.1 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Tyler Lockett's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyler Lockett (SEA) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Calvin Ridley or Tyler Lockett a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Calvin Ridley outscored Tyler Lockett by 3.1 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.