Courtland Sutton vs Ladd McConkey: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Courtland Sutton and Ladd McConkey is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Denver Broncos wide receiver put up 10.7 PPG in 2025 over 17 games; Ladd McConkey of the Los Angeles Chargers averaged 9.2 in 16. A 1.5-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 1.5 points favors Courtland Sutton, though savvy managers know that gap can shrink or widen depending on the weekly slate. Defensive matchup, recent scoring trends, and health status all shift the calculus from one wide receiver to the other.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Courtland Sutton turned 124 targets into 1017 yards and 7 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.
Courtland Sutton has his bye in Week 14, and Ladd McConkey rests in Week 5. 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.
