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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jameson Williams vs Ladd McConkeyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.0 PPG to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Jameson Williams is the better fantasy play this season.

Jameson Williams is the better play on a neutral week. 11.0 PPG with 1,129 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 Jameson Williams higher, but do not fade Ladd McConkey entirely.

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

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WRDetroit Lions#19PPG LEADER

Jameson Williams

PPG

11.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

1,117

Rec TDs

Targets

102

Bye

Week 6

WRLos Angeles Chargers#38

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Jameson Williams

Ladd McConkey

Head to Head

11.0 PPG9.2 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jameson Williams: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #19 at the position). Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Jameson Williams is producing at 50% of elite pace and Ladd McConkey at 42%. That ranking gap means Jameson Williams carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Jameson Williams vs Ladd McConkey: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Jameson Williams and Ladd McConkey for your lineup, you are not alone. Jameson Williams finished the 2025 season at 11.0 PPG for the Detroit Lions (17 games), and Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games).

That 1.8-point weekly advantage for Jameson Williams 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. Jameson Williams turned 102 targets into 1117 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.

Jameson Williams has his bye in Week 6, 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

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: Jameson Williams (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Ladd McConkey (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Jameson Williams outscored Ladd McConkey by a projected 31 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jameson Williams played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ladd McConkey's 16. That durability gap means Jameson Williams contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jameson Williams scored 7 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

Jameson Williams vs Ladd McConkey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jameson Williams	Ladd McConkey
PPG (Half-PPR)	11.0	9.2
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	187	147
Receptions	65	66
Rec/Game	3.8	4.1
Receiving Yards	1,117	789
Rec Yds/Game	65.7	49.3
Receiving TDs	7	6
Targets	102	106
Target Share/Game	6.0	6.6
Age	25	24
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Jameson Williams at 11.0 PPG, 1.8 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 Jameson Williams or Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Jameson Williams has the edge at 11.0 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 Jameson Williams and Ladd McConkey average in 2025?▾

Jameson Williams averaged 11.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 1.8 points per game.

When are Jameson Williams and Ladd McConkey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams (DET) has a bye in Week 6, and Ladd McConkey (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Jameson Williams or Ladd McConkey a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Jameson Williams outscored Ladd McConkey by 1.8 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.