THE ALTERNATIVE
Calvin Ridley
WR · TENStats & schedule ›2.1FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at CINSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Calvin Ridley or Charlie Kolar this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Charlie Kolar
Week 8 · Standard
Charlie Kolar averaged 4.3 targets per game across the last 3 recorded games, compared with 2.3 for Calvin Ridley. More opportunities provide another route to fantasy points. Recent scoring favors Charlie Kolar: 1.9 versus 1.5 FP per game.
Forecast updated · Standard
at CINRESEARCH PICK
Charlie Kolar
TE · LACStats & schedule ›2.2FF projected
↓ -0.2 vs ESPN
at LARSun 4:05 PM ET
Calvin Ridley
FF2.1 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.5 FP.
- Last 3 recorded games: 2.3 targets per game.
Charlie Kolar
FF2.2 FP
Boosted Trees— FP
Workload— FP
Monte Carlo— FP
- Recent scoring average: 1.9 FP.
- The LAR defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 8.75%.
- Last 3 recorded games: 4.3 targets per game.
Calvin Ridley
Fortified2.1
ESPN2.4
Sleeper1.9
FantasyPros—
Calvin Ridley faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.
Charlie Kolar
Fortified2.2
ESPN2.4
Sleeper2.4
FantasyPros—
Charlie Kolar faces LAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.9 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 8.75%.
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