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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Calvin Ridley vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Calvin Ridley's 10.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Tyreek Hill and Calvin Ridley are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.8-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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Calvin Ridley

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

10.0 PPG10.8 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Calvin Ridley is producing at 45% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Calvin Ridley vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

Calvin Ridley (10.0 PPG) and Tyreek Hill (10.8 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; Tyreek Hill suited up 4 times for the Miami Dolphins.

A 0.8-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. Calvin Ridley saw 95 targets in 2025, while Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Calvin Ridley, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Calvin Ridley by a projected 14 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Calvin Ridley	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	10.8
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	160	43
Receptions	58	21
Rec/Game	3.6	5.3
Receiving Yards	785	265
Rec Yds/Game	49.1	66.3
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	95	29
Target Share/Game	5.9	7.3
Age	-	32
Experience	-	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyreek Hill at 10.8 PPG, 0.8 points per game above Calvin Ridley's 10.0. 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 0.8 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Calvin Ridley (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Tyreek Hill (MIA) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Calvin Ridley or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Calvin Ridley by 0.8 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.