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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Calvin Ridley vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Calvin Ridley is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.0 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 3.7-PPG advantage is real (10.0 to 6.3), and Calvin Ridley's 4 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy 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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Calvin Ridley

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

10.0 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Calvin Ridley: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Xavier Worthy: 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 Xavier Worthy at 29%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Calvin Ridley vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Calvin Ridley and Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy posted 6.3 PPG in 14 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 3.7-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 Xavier Worthy converted 73 looks into 532 yards and 1 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

One scheduling note: Calvin Ridley is off Week 5 and Xavier Worthy Week 6. 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

If you can acquire Calvin Ridley at a discount because your league-mates undervalue wide receiver production, do it. Xavier Worthy 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Calvin Ridley outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 63 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Calvin Ridley played 16 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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 Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Calvin Ridley	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	10.0	6.3
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	160	88
Receptions	58	42
Rec/Game	3.6	3.0
Receiving Yards	785	532
Rec Yds/Game	49.1	38.0
Receiving TDs	4	1
Targets	95	73
Target Share/Game	5.9	5.2
Age	-	23
Experience	-	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 6

Summary

Calvin Ridley outscored Xavier Worthy by 3.7 PPG in 2025 (10.0 to 6.3). 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 Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Calvin Ridley has the edge at 10.0 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Calvin Ridley averaged 10.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 3.7 points per game.

When are Calvin Ridley and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Calvin Ridley or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Calvin Ridley outscored Xavier Worthy by 3.7 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.