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ArticleThe Primer: Week 1 Edition (2026 Fantasy Football)
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I expect Calvin Ridley to operate as the third option in the passing game for Tennessee this season...I'm avoiding flexing Ridley in Week 1 for most teams, but he's flex-viable with a nice matchup.
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Ridley's third-option role and Ward's preseason struggles limit Week 1 flex appeal despite favorable matchup.

The source expects Ridley to operate as the third option in Tennessee's passing game. His 2025 season was limited by hamstring injury and broken fibula; he only played full-time in Weeks 1-5 with a 19.5% target share, 54.4 receiving yards per game, 1.89 yards per route run, 26.7% first-read share, and 0.076 first downs per route run. The Jets' outside corner tandem of Brandon Stephens (67.1% catch rate, 126.4 passer rating) and Nashon Wright (64.5% catch rate, 98.0 passer rating) doesn't inspire fear, but Cam Ward's rough preseason is a concern. The source is avoiding flexing Ridley in Week 1 for most teams but considers him flex-viable with a nice matchup.

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