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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

CeeDee Lamb vs Ladd McConkeyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.6 PPG to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

CeeDee Lamb is the better fantasy play this season.

CeeDee Lamb is the better play on a neutral week. 12.6 PPG with 1,079 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ladd McConkey at 9.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft CeeDee Lamb higher, but do not fade Ladd McConkey entirely.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRDallas Cowboys#11PPG LEADER

CeeDee Lamb

PPG

12.6

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,077

Rec TDs

Targets

117

Bye

Week 14

WRLos Angeles Chargers#38

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

CeeDee Lamb

Ladd McConkey

Head to Head

12.6 PPG9.2 PPG

13 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

CeeDee Lamb: Tier 2 (Strong Starter) WR (ranked #11 at the position). Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, CeeDee Lamb is producing at 57% of elite pace and Ladd McConkey at 42%. That ranking gap means CeeDee Lamb carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

CeeDee Lamb vs Ladd McConkey: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between CeeDee Lamb and Ladd McConkey for your lineup, you are not alone. CeeDee Lamb finished the 2025 season at 12.6 PPG for the Dallas Cowboys (13 games), and Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games).

That 3.4-point weekly advantage for CeeDee Lamb is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. CeeDee Lamb turned 117 targets into 1077 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Ladd McConkey converted 106 looks into 789 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

CeeDee Lamb has his bye in Week 14, and Ladd McConkey rests in Week 7. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

CeeDee Lamb is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Ladd McConkey is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: CeeDee Lamb (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?

•CeeDee Lamb outscored Ladd McConkey by a projected 58 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to CeeDee Lamb's 13. 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.
•CeeDee Lamb saw 117 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

CeeDee Lamb vs Ladd McConkey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	CeeDee Lamb	Ladd McConkey
PPG (Half-PPR)	12.6	9.2
Games Played	13	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	164	147
Receptions	75	66
Rec/Game	5.8	4.1
Receiving Yards	1,077	789
Rec Yds/Game	82.8	49.3
Receiving TDs	3	6
Targets	117	106
Target Share/Game	9.0	6.6
Age	27	24
Experience	5 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor CeeDee Lamb at 12.6 PPG, 3.4 points per game above Ladd McConkey's 9.2. 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 CeeDee Lamb or Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, CeeDee Lamb has the edge at 12.6 PPG compared to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 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 CeeDee Lamb and Ladd McConkey average in 2025?▾

CeeDee Lamb averaged 12.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 13 games in 2025. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 3.4 points per game.

When are CeeDee Lamb and Ladd McConkey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb (DAL) 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 CeeDee Lamb or Ladd McConkey a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

CeeDee Lamb outscored Ladd McConkey by 3.4 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.