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Should I start Calvin Ridley or J. Michael Sturdivant this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Calvin Ridley

+1.8 projected edge ยท Standard

Start Calvin Ridley over J. Michael Sturdivant for Week 8 Standard: 2.1 projected points versus 0.3.

  • Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
  • J. Michael Sturdivant: 0.0 FP recent scoring average; 5% matchup reduction against CAR.

Forecast updated ยท Standard

Calvin Ridley
Why this pick?

Calvin Ridley

Fortified2.1
ESPN2.4
Sleeper1.9
FantasyProsโ€”

Calvin Ridley faces CIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

J. Michael Sturdivant

Fortified0.3
ESPN0.3
Sleeper0.3
FantasyProsโ€”

J. Michael Sturdivant faces CAR in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 0.0 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 5%.

Calvin Ridley projects for 2.1 points in standard scoring, 1.8 more than J. Michael Sturdivant. This is a projection-based recommendation, not a guarantee. Verify the latest injury report and active status before kickoff.

Updated Oct 26, 2026, 2:33 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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