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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Adonai Mitchell vs Ladd McConkeyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy play this season.

This one is genuinely close. Ladd McConkey edges Adonai Mitchell by 1.4 PPG, but both are in the same production tier. The decision comes down to weekly matchup, not season-long resume. If you are choosing between them in a draft, Ladd McConkey goes slightly earlier based on volume, but do not reach for the difference.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#99

Adonai Mitchell

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

558

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

WRLos Angeles Chargers#38PPG LEADER

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Adonai Mitchell

Ladd McConkey

Head to Head

7.8 PPG9.2 PPG

16 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Adonai Mitchell: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Adonai Mitchell is producing at 35% of elite pace and Ladd McConkey at 42%. That ranking gap means Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Adonai Mitchell vs Ladd McConkey: The Full Breakdown

Adonai Mitchell (7.8 PPG) and Ladd McConkey (9.2 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Adonai Mitchell played 16 games for the Indianapolis Colts; Ladd McConkey suited up 16 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Target volume is the story here. Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025, while Adonai Mitchell drew 68. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Adonai Mitchell posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Adonai Mitchell sits Week 14 while Ladd McConkey is off Week 7. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Adonai Mitchell (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. Ladd McConkey (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ladd McConkey outscored Adonai Mitchell by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Adonai Mitchell vs Ladd McConkey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Adonai Mitchell	Ladd McConkey
PPG (Half-PPR)	7.8	9.2
Games Played	16	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	125	147
Receptions	42	66
Rec/Game	2.6	4.1
Receiving Yards	558	789
Rec Yds/Game	34.9	49.3
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	68	106
Target Share/Game	4.3	6.6
Age	-	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

Ladd McConkey outscored Adonai Mitchell by 1.4 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 7.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Adonai Mitchell or Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Adonai Mitchell's 7.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Adonai Mitchell and Ladd McConkey average in 2025?▾

Adonai Mitchell averaged 7.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Adonai Mitchell and Ladd McConkey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Adonai Mitchell (IND) has a bye in Week 14, and Ladd McConkey (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Adonai Mitchell or Ladd McConkey a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey outscored Adonai Mitchell by 1.4 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.