Calvin Ridley vs Malachi Fields
Two wide receivers fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 92% confident
Malachi Fields- Higher projection: 105 vs 77 pts
- Market favorite: ADP 218.2 vs 253.2
Calvin Ridley and Malachi Fields are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Calvin Ridley holds the edge in expert consensus (WR74 to WR78). Malachi Fields typically comes off the board first, around pick 218 (round 19) to Calvin Ridley's pick 253. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Malachi Fields at 105 PPR points (6.2 per game) versus Calvin Ridley at 77.
Malachi Fields is the younger option (age 23), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Malachi Fields is the clear pick on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and more room to grow.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ridley | Fields |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 77 | 105 |
| Points / game | 6.8 | - |
| Games played | 7 | - |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #200 | #210 |
| ADP | 253 | 218 |
| Positional rank | WR109 | - |
| Snap share | 58% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | - |
| Age | 31 | 23 |
| Bye week | 9 | 8 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Calvin Ridley or Malachi Fields.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Calvin Ridley or Malachi Fields in 2026?
Malachi Fields is a clear call over Calvin Ridley for 2026, on the higher projection, an earlier ADP and more room to grow.
Who is projected to score more, Calvin Ridley or Malachi Fields?
Malachi Fields carries the higher 2026 projection at 105 PPR points (6.2 per game), compared with 77 for Calvin Ridley.
Where are Calvin Ridley and Malachi Fields being drafted?
Malachi Fields has an ADP around pick 218 (round 19), while Calvin Ridley goes closer to pick 253 (round 22).
Who is ranked higher, Calvin Ridley or Malachi Fields?
Expert consensus ranks Calvin Ridley (WR74) ahead of Malachi Fields (WR78) for 2026.
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