Calvin Ridley vs Malik Washington
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 · 95% confident
Malik Washington- Higher projection: 131 vs 77 pts
- Experts agree: consensus rank 183 vs 200
- More points per game: 6.9 vs 6.8
Calvin Ridley and Malik Washington are a common 2026 draft-day decision at wide receiver. Malik Washington holds the edge in expert consensus (WR72 to WR74). Malik Washington typically comes off the board first, around pick 176 (round 15) to Calvin Ridley's pick 253. The 2026 projections clearly separate them: Malik Washington at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game) versus Calvin Ridley at 77.
Last season Malik Washington carried the heavier workload (56% snap share, 82 touches to Calvin Ridley's 36), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. Malik Washington is the younger option (age 25), which tilts the long-term and dynasty edge. For a 2026 redraft, Malik Washington is the clear pick on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Head-to-head
| Stat | Ridley | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | 77 | 131 |
| Points / game | 6.8 | 6.9 |
| Games played | 7 | 17 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | #200 | #183 |
| ADP | 253 | 176 |
| Positional rank | WR109 | WR54 |
| Snap share | 58% | 56% |
| Red-zone touches | 1 | 14 |
| Age | 31 | 25 |
| Bye week | 9 | 6 |
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 Malik Washington.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Calvin Ridley or Malik Washington in 2026?
Malik Washington is a clear call over Calvin Ridley for 2026, on the higher projection, stronger expert consensus and an earlier ADP.
Who is projected to score more, Calvin Ridley or Malik Washington?
Malik Washington carries the higher 2026 projection at 131 PPR points (7.7 per game), compared with 77 for Calvin Ridley.
Where are Calvin Ridley and Malik Washington being drafted?
Malik Washington has an ADP around pick 176 (round 15), while Calvin Ridley goes closer to pick 253 (round 22).
Who is ranked higher, Calvin Ridley or Malik Washington?
Expert consensus ranks Malik Washington (WR72) ahead of Calvin Ridley (WR74) for 2026.
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