The Tennessee Titans (1-7) will host the Los Angeles Chargers (5-3) in Week 9. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Calvin Ridley.
Is Calvin Ridley Playing in Week 9?
Ridley (hamstring) won’t play Sunday against the Chargers, Jim Wyatt of the Titans’ official site reports.
We’ll continue to monitor the Titans’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Ridley in Week 9?
The hamstring injury that Calvin Ridley suffered in Week 6 held him out for a second consecutive game, and a soft tissue issue for a 30-year-old receiver on a struggling offense is a tough sell.
The lone redeeming quality in this profile is that he’s really the only option, and Tennessee is motivated to give Cam Akers as many live reps as they can. That’s more narrative than a statistical thread that can reliably be pulled on a weekly basis, but we have to sell hope when it comes to filling out our benches.
Ridley isn’t a weekly starter when healthy, and I’d bet against him changing that moving forward. There is, however, a path for him to work into flex consideration as this season progresses, and that’s more than the players on your waiver wire can claim.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Ridley’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 9
Ridley is projected to score 0.0 points in PPR formats. This includes 0.0 receptions for 0.0 yards and 0.0 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 9 Weather Impact: Chargers at Titans
The forecast for kickoff is 57 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.