Who Should I Start? Calvin Ridley or Zachariah Branch
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 33.4 | 0.2 |
Calvin Ridley News
Wednesday, July 22, 11:11 AM
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley (leg) battled through an injury-ravaged 2025 season, as hamstring and leg injuries limited him to just seven games. While the veteran wideout is expected to be ready to go for the start of 2026, his place on the Titans' wide receiver depth chart has changed following the team's offseason additions of wideouts Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson. Ridley is also entering his age-32 campaign, and the overall offensive environment in Tennessee remains questionable ahead of quarterback Cam Ward's second NFL season. However, Ridley was a productive player as recently as 2024, when he recorded 64 catches for 1,017 yards and four touchdowns on 120 targets across 17 games. While he should not be expected to provide the same production he once did at his peak, Ridley's draft-day cost in redraft leagues has plummeted all the way down to WR71. At that price, Ridley could be a late-round sleeper worth targeting.
Week 1 Projections
| Fant. Pts. |
Rush. Yds. |
Rush TD |
Rec. | Rec. Yds. |
Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 20.7 | 0.1 |
Zachariah Branch News
Monday, July 20, 9:49 AM
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Zachariah Branch has the speed to make Atlanta find room for him. How much room, and how soon, is the harder part. The Falcons selected Branch 79th overall after he set a Georgia single-season record with 81 catches for 811 yards and six touchdowns. Much of his work came after the catch, and he also returned punts and kickoffs. Atlanta can manufacture touches for him. Branch offered a glimpse at minicamp when he took a quick screen about 55 yards for a touchdown, though one spring play does not settle anything. Drake London is the clear No. 1 receiver. Jahan Dotson and Olamide Zaccheaus bring enough experience to enter camp ahead of Branch for the next two spots, while Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts will remain heavily involved. The quarterback job is unsettled between Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, too. Branch has a real chance to contribute early as a returner and on schemed touches. A dependable route load may take longer. He carries more appeal as a dynasty stash for rebuilders than as an immediate redraft option, but deep-league managers should keep his name nearby.
Calvin Ridley vs. Zachariah Branch
Still trying to decide between Ridley and Branch? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Calvin Ridley is projected to score 6.7 points this week while Zachariah Branch is projected to score 4.4 points.
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