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Should I start Calvin Ridley or Dareke Young this week? Week 7 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Calvin Ridley

+1.0 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Calvin Ridley over Dareke Young for Week 7 PPR: 1.2 projected points versus 0.2.

  • Calvin Ridley: 2.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • Dareke Young: -0.0 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against LAR.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Calvin Ridley
Why this pick?

Calvin Ridley

Fortified1.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper2.6
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points.

Dareke Young

Fortified0.2
ESPN0.0
Sleeper0.5
FantasyProsโ€”

Dareke Young faces LAR in Week 7. Recent scoring average: -0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Calvin Ridley projects for 1.2 points in PPR scoring, 1.0 more than Dareke Young. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 25, 2026, 10:03 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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