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As we approach Week 14 in the majority of fantasy football leagues, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. This signifies either the ultimate or second-to-last week before the postseason kicks in. Fantasy football managers are facing heightened pressure, whether it’s about enhancing their seeding, securing a coveted postseason position, or evading the undesirable last […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars solidified themselves as a contender at the top of the AFC on Sunday with a win over the Houston Texans. Jacksonville came away with a 24-21 victory in a game that went down to the wire. The Jaguars are now the 3rd seed in the AFC with an 8-3 record. They hold […]

We have a Jacksonville Jaguars Week 10 game scheduled against the San Francisco 49ers. After a 1-2 start to the season, the Jaguars have bounced back in a big way, sitting atop the AFC South. In Week 8, they defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers, 20-10, and now they are looking to continue their winning ways against […]

For years, the NFL trade deadline was just a day in the calendar, and action was usually pretty quiet. That has changed in recent years, though, and the deadline day is one of the most hectic days on the sports calendar. In 2022, there were a record number of trades. There were 10 players traded […]

As your fantasy football roster continues to deal with bye weeks and injured players, you also have to contend with some of your players failing to meet expectations. At this point in the season, you have a pretty good idea which players have outplayed their draft capital – and which ones have not, making the […]

When Calvin Ridley took the field for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 this year, it was the first time he played in an NFL game since October of 2021. He surprised many by putting up 101 receiving yards on eight catches, including a touchdown. Ridley put up another 100-yard game in Week 5, but […]

We have a Jacksonville Jaguars Week 7 game scheduled against the New Orleans Saints. The Jaguars are coming off a win against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 6, and they are now preparing to face the New Orleans Saints in Week 7. The Jaguars have been on a roll lately, winning three straight games in […]

With the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the Atlanta Falcons in Week 4, wide receiver Calvin Ridley had an opportunity to face off with his former team. Not only did the Jaguars come away with a victory but Ridley caught a touchdown, making head coach Doug Pederson incredibly proud. Jacksonville defeated Atlanta 23-7 to move to 2-2 […]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley started his NFL career with the Atlanta Falcons and immediately made a big splash with them, but things took a turn when he stepped away from the team in 2021 to deal with his mental health before a season-long suspension in 2022 for gambling. Ridley was traded to the […]

As the Jacksonville Jaguars get set to play the Atlanta Falcons in London on Sunday, wide receiver Calvin Ridley said he’s not exactly looking forward to facing his former team. Rather, he wants to get back on track after back-to-back lackluster performances, though he did acknowledge this game means a little more. “No it ain’t […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ Week 4 matchup will take place across the pond, in London, England, against the Jacksonville Jaguars. It will be the first international game of the 2023 NFL season, with Wembley Stadium selected as the setting. This will be a game where both teams are coming off a loss, in need of a […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars were coming off a disappointing performance against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2, but were expected to rebound at home in Week 3 against the winless Texans. Instead, the Jaguars fell flat in a mistake-ridden 37-17 loss to Houston in Week 3. Which Jaguars players should take most of the blame […]

In one of the bigger upsets during Sunday’s Week 3 NFL action, the Houston Texans–led by rookie quarterback CJ Stroud–handily defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars. Though the loss was very clearly a team effort, there were two critical drops made by receiver Calvin Ridley that definitely did not help the Jaguars case. When speaking to the […]

Through two weeks of your 2023 fantasy football season, and you have a general idea of what kind of roster you currently have. Whether a bonafide contender, wannabe playoff team, or a postseason contender, your roster certainly has some question marks on it. Thankfully, Week 2 had a lot more scoring than the first week […]

For the first time in nearly two years, Calvin Ridley took the field for an official NFL game on Sunday. And he certainly made his presence felt during the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Week 1 win over the Indianapolis Colts. Before Sunday, Ridley’s last official NFL appearance occurred on October 24, 2021, when he was still a […]

Calvin Ridley is back and already on the board. The Jacksonville Jaguars traded for the star wide receiver to give Trevor Lawrence a big-time target. So far, so good, as Ridley hauled in multiple passes and scored a touchdown in his first taste of football action in years. On the Jaguars’ second drive of the […]

Calvin Ridley’s first game with the Jacksonville Jaguars is one of the more highly anticipated debuts for any non-quarterback in the 2023 NFL season. Calvin Ridley will play his first contest in two years, making his return from a gambling suspension. After his absence, there are high expectations for both Ridley and the Jaguars in […]

No one expected the Jacksonville Jaguars to make the playoffs last year, having won only two games during the 2021 season. Of course, who could forget that disastrous season under then-head coach Urban Meyer, who didn’t even finish out the season before being fired? The Jaguars swiftly moved on to a more proven NFL head […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are a dark horse Super Bowl contender for 2023, led by Super Bowl winning head coach Doug Pederson and a cast of stars. Trevor Lawrence and Calvin Ridley are expected to lead the team’s aerial assault on opposing defenses, while starting tight end Evan Engram has the talent to make big plays. […]

As anticipation mounts for the approaching 2023 NFL season, fantasy football enthusiasts are in a fervent search for hidden gems. These are players whose potential exceeds their average draft position (ADP). Here, we will look at five undervalued wide receivers. We shall cast a spotlight on five athletes poised to outshine expectations in the upcoming […]

Fantasy football may not truly get underway until Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season kicks off, but with drafts in full swing right now, managers need to get their draft boards set ahead of time, assuming they haven’t happened already. Having a plan of attack heading into your draft could be the difference between […]

Jameson Williams just can’t catch a break. Earlier in training camp, the Detroit Lions star wide receiver left camp due to a leg injury. That injury comes at the heels of Williams’ six-game suspension due to violating the NFL’s gambling policy. It’s just overall a brutal situation for the 12th overall pick of the 2022 […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are loading up for another postseason run led by QB Trevor Lawrence, and some major roster help is on the way in the form of two offensive players who have seen their stock skyrocket during training camp and the preseason. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley and rookie offensive tackle Anton Harrison have been […]

It seems only a matter of time until Marvin Harrison Jr. follows in his father’s footsteps as one of the NFL’s elite wide receivers. Hall-of-Fame genetics won’t be the only factor pushing the Ohio State football star toward greatness at the next level, though. Asked which current NFL wide receivers he models his game after, […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars come into the 2023 season with high expectations after making their return to the playoffs in 2022. After the Jaguars advanced to the playoffs and successfully came back from a 27-point deficit against the Los Angeles Chargers to move on to the divisional round, anything but another playoff run in a weak […]

Calvin Ridley has already made some highlight reel plays in Jacksonville Jaguars training camp, as the team’s newest wide receiver is trying to re-establish himself as one of the top pass-catchers in the league after sitting out all last season for a gambling suspension. And the veteran WR wants the league to know he’s still […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are gunning for a Super Bowl in 2023, and the resurgence of Calvin Ridley could be the key to getting there. Ridley, a former superstar for the Atlanta Falcons, has been MIA for much of the recent past including all of 2022 when he was suspended for gambling related reasons. Former Clemson […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are coming into the 2023 season with high expectations. After a surprising performance in 2022, everyone is hoping for the team to make it back to the playoffs. The Jags are getting some reinforcements, too, with star WR Calvin Ridley arriving via trade. Unfortunately, Ridley’s first few practices with his new team […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars suddenly have an embarrassment of riches on offense, and now the onus is on quarterback Trevor Lawrence and others to live up to their potential. Recently one of Lawrence’s top weapons in the offense, Christian Kirk, had a mouthful to say on the team’s mission heading into this season. His teammate Calvin […]

Jacksonville Jaguars fans are getting hyped for a huge season as training camps gets underway. One of the biggest reasons for their excitement is the presence of new wide receiver Calvin Ridley, who has a simple message for his new fans in Duval, reports News4Jax’s Jamal St. Cyr. Calvin Ridley with a very simple message: […]

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley is returning after taking a mental health absence and being suspended for violating the NFL’s gambling policy, and is expected to be the top target for Trevor Lawrence in the passing game. Ridley spoke about his return and what he wants to do in his return with the Jaguars. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made the playoffs last season and are in a great spot to do it again. Two players who project to be key contributors, wide receiver Calvin Ridley and defensive end Dawuane Smoot, have been seen as guys who won’t jump right into the swing of training camp. Ridley has not played an […]

Like all other NFL teams, the Jacksonville Jaguars are gearing up for the 2023 NFL season. With training camp just around the corner, it’s time to take a closer look at the team’s roster. While the Jaguars have a talented group of players, there are a few who may be on the chopping block ahead […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished last season in surprising fashion, reeling off five straight wins down the stretch. The team entered the playoffs on a hot streak but lost to the eventual champion Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round. Head Coach Doug Pederson and the Jaguars have plenty of tricks left up their sleeve for […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars finished in first place in the AFC South in 2022. The team was led by Trevor Lawrence, its budding superstar quarterback. Lawrence turned in an excellent performance despite lacking a top tier wide receiver to throw to over the course of the season. With a crucial 2022 season for the Jaguars’ Super […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars surprised the masses last season after clinching a surprise winning record and claiming their first playoff win since 2017. Now, as we inch closer to the 2023 campaign, expectations for the franchise have begun to rise, especially considering they now have one of the league’s premier targets in Calvin Ridley to help […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have been a team in search of success for quite some time now. With a new regime at the helm as head coach Doug Pederson enters just his second year with the franchise, the Jaguars are poised to make a significant run within the AFC in 2023. The former Super Bowl-winning coach […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars trading for Calvin Ridley was one of the most shrewd moves at last year’s trade deadline. While Ridley is still getting up to speed in the Jaguars offense, head coach Doug Pederson is expecting big things from the wide receiver. Ridley has been held out during the early portions of OTAs. However, […]

The 2023-24 season is a big one for the Jacksonville Jaguars. They have to prove that they can build off last season’s success and be a true force in a loaded AFC. Taking that next step could depend heavily on the success of Calvin Ridley, who is entering a critical year himself. The 2020 All-Pro […]