CalvinRidley

News: 6 days agoRidley had one reception off of two targets for 22 yards in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over the 49ers.

Spin: Ridley was able to rip off a big gain with his new club when he took a short pass and made a couple of defenders miss in the open field. The 30-year-old wound up seeing two of starting quarterback Will Levis' five targets in the exhibition win. The Titans were without the services of DeAndre Hopkins (knee) on Saturday, and Hopkins is expected to miss at least a few more weeks with a knee injury. Ridley handled the No. 1 wideout role in the veteran's stead, but he figures to start alongside Nuk once the latter is cleared to return.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: Joining the Titans in free agency via a rich new pact was a bit surprising, and also very interesting. Ridley's return to NFL action in 2023 resulted in a somewhat volatile season in Jacksonville. He had seven games with at least 83 receiving yards and nine with 40 yards or fewer. A sluggish catch rate of 55.9% (lowest among the top 40 in targets) was a key culprit. The Titans paid Ridley handsomely to help open the downfield offense next to DeAndre Hopkins, while aiding Will Levis' progression as a professional passer. Much like last season, a blend of volume and variance is likely the story with Ridley. There will be valleys, but also impressive peaks. Taking on Ridley in the middle rounds on the fringes of WR2 and WR3 pricing could prove rewarding.