Should I start Calvin Ridley or Tyjae Spears this week? Week 7 Standard (2026)

THE FF CALL

Start Tyjae Spears

+2.8 projected edge · Standard

Start Tyjae Spears over Calvin Ridley for Week 7 Standard: 3.6 projected points versus 0.8.

Calvin Ridley: 1.5 FP recent scoring average.
Tyjae Spears: 0.7 FP recent scoring average; 6.25% matchup reduction against CLE.

Forecast updated Oct 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET · Standard

FF PICK

Tyjae Spears

RB · TENStats & schedule

3.6FF projected

↓ -0.8 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

THE ALTERNATIVE

Calvin Ridley

WR · TENStats & schedule

0.8FF projected

↑ +0.8 vs ESPN

vs CLE

Sun 1:00 PM ET

Why this pick?

Tyjae Spears

Fortified3.6

ESPN4.4

Sleeper4.9

FantasyPros—

Tyjae Spears faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 0.7 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 6.25%.

Calvin Ridley

Fortified0.8

ESPN0.0

Sleeper1.7

FantasyPros—

Calvin Ridley faces CLE in Week 7. Recent scoring average: 1.5 fantasy points.

Tyjae Spears projects for 3.6 points in standard scoring, 2.8 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 25, 2026, 6:18 AM ET. Projections can change before kickoff.

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PPR awards one point per reception; half-PPR awards 0.5; standard awards none. Custom league rules can change the result. Confirm active status, kickoff and lineup locks. Projections are estimates; completed-week scores are actuals.