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Should I start Calvin Ridley or Emmett Johnson this week? Week 8 PPR (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Emmett Johnson

+1.6 projected edge ยท PPR

Start Emmett Johnson over Calvin Ridley for Week 8 PPR: 4.8 projected points versus 3.1.

  • Calvin Ridley: 2.5 FP recent scoring average; 2.5% matchup reduction against CIN.
  • Emmett Johnson: 3.2 FP recent scoring average.

Forecast updated ยท PPR

Emmett Johnson
Why this pick?

Emmett Johnson

Fortified4.8
ESPN5.5
Sleeper4.3
FantasyProsโ€”

Emmett Johnson faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 3.2 fantasy points.

Calvin Ridley

Fortified3.1
ESPN3.6
Sleeper2.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 2.5 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 2.5%.

Emmett Johnson projects for 4.8 points in PPR scoring, 1.6 more than Calvin Ridley. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 5:58 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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