The Tennessee Titans’ top wideout left Week 6 with a hamstring strain, and the next few days are crucial for the franchise to plan its offensive strategy when the Titans face the New England Patriots on Sunday.
Titans’ WR Calvin Ridley strained his hamstring in the second quarter of Tennessee’s Week 6 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders and did not return. He was held to one catch for 18 yards before exiting, then spent the remainder of the game on the sideline.
Calvin Ridley Injury Update
Hamstring injuries for speed receivers tend to hinge on two clearance steps: straight‑line sprinting and change‑of‑direction at game speed, followed by a clean post‑practice response.
But Midweek indicators point down. Ridley was a non‑participant in practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, keeping him off the field through the sessions for Week 7. Tennessee’s staff has consistently handled soft‑tissue injuries conservatively; practice participation is the prerequisite before any return.
The Titans’ injury report also reflected broader lineup strain, with multiple starters absent or limited, underscoring why Ridley’s status is central to the passing script. His ramp remains day‑to‑day: Since he did not practice on Friday as well, the receiver is still not ready to get back on the field.
For a hamstring strain that has already cost midweek sessions, the decision commonly turns on whether the receiver can complete a controlled sprint, execute sharp breaks, and recover without residual tightness. If those markers are met, a limited snap count can be considered; if not, the move is to sit and avoid setback.
On Friday, Ridley was officially ruled out of the Week 7 game against the Patriots.
With Ridley inactive, Tennessee will redistribute targets across its remaining receivers and tight ends, and could elevate a practice‑squad wideout to maintain personnel flexibility. If Ridley is active next week, the staff can restore its full route tree, particularly intermediate timing and possession concepts that depend on his release and leverage work, while monitoring snap volume.
Against PFSN’s NFL Offense Impact baselines (5.40 yards per play, 2.16 points per drive), Ridley’s return would give Tennessee a chance to steady third‑down rhythm and red‑zone efficiency, pending practice clearance.
The Titans are 1-5 to start the season and have already fired head coach Brian Callahan. The rest of the season is all about seeing how quarterback Cam Ward will play, and for him to perform well, Ridley has to be on the field. Hopefully, the 30-year-old wideout will be ready for next week when the AFC South team plays against their division rivals, the Indianapolis Colts.