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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Cedric Tillman vs Ladd McConkeyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Ladd McConkey and Cedric Tillman are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.0-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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WRCleveland Browns#99

Cedric Tillman

PPG

8.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

612

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 10

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

Cedric Tillman

Ladd McConkey

Head to Head

8.2 PPG9.2 PPG

14 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 10Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Cedric Tillman: 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, Cedric Tillman is producing at 37% 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.

Cedric Tillman vs Ladd McConkey: The Full Breakdown

Cedric Tillman (8.2 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. Cedric Tillman played 14 games for the Cleveland Browns; Ladd McConkey suited up 16 times for the Los Angeles Chargers.

A 1.0-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 Cedric Tillman drew 78. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Cedric Tillman posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Cedric Tillman sits Week 10 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: Cedric Tillman (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 Cedric Tillman by a projected 17 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Cedric Tillman's 14. That durability gap means Ladd McConkey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•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

Cedric Tillman vs Ladd McConkey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Cedric Tillman	Ladd McConkey
PPG (Half-PPR)	8.2	9.2
Games Played	14	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	115	147
Receptions	50	66
Rec/Game	3.6	4.1
Receiving Yards	612	789
Rec Yds/Game	43.7	49.3
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	78	106
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.6
Age	-	24
Experience	-	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 10	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ladd McConkey at 9.2 PPG, 1.0 points per game above Cedric Tillman's 8.2. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Cedric Tillman or Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Cedric Tillman's 8.2 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 Cedric Tillman and Ladd McConkey average in 2025?▾

Cedric Tillman averaged 8.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.0 points per game.

When are Cedric Tillman and Ladd McConkey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Cedric Tillman (CLE) has a bye in Week 10, and Ladd McConkey (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Cedric Tillman or Ladd McConkey a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey outscored Cedric Tillman by 1.0 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.