Calvin Ridley or Michael Pittman Jr.?
Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.
Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 7 at 12:11 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Michael Pittman Jr.
- Rest of season: Michael Pittman Jr. — 5 of 5 experts
- Trade value: Michael Pittman Jr.
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Calvin Ridley | Michael Pittman Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 5 experts rank Calvin Ridley ahead · 5 rank Michael Pittman Jr. ahead | WR93#77–#107 | WR62#58–#72edge |
| Week 5 | WR96#94–#98 | WR52#49–#57edge |
| Week 5 projection (PPR) | 3.1 | 8.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 3 #257 overall | 7 #119 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -51 ranks · -84 val | -40 ranks · -345 val |
| Rostered | 5% | 71% |
| Bye | 9 | 9 |
| Status | No injury designation | No injury designation |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who should I start in Week 5, Calvin Ridley or Michael Pittman Jr.?
- Michael Pittman Jr.. This week's consensus has Calvin Ridley at WR96 (range #94–#98) and Michael Pittman Jr. at WR52 (range #49–#57). Projections: 3.1 vs 8.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Calvin Ridley or Michael Pittman Jr.?
- Michael Pittman Jr.. Rest-of-season consensus: Calvin Ridley WR93 (range #77–#107) vs Michael Pittman Jr. WR62 (range #58–#72). 5 of 5 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Michael Pittman Jr. ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Calvin Ridley for Michael Pittman Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Calvin Ridley is ranked #257 overall and Michael Pittman Jr. #119, so Michael Pittman Jr. carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.