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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Jayden Higgins vs Ladd McConkeyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy play this season.

Ladd McConkey has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.8-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 6.4), and Ladd McConkey's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Jayden Higgins is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

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WRHouston Texans#99

Jayden Higgins

PPG

6.4

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

525

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

Jayden Higgins

Ladd McConkey

Head to Head

6.4 PPG9.2 PPG

17 GP16 GP

Bye: Week 14Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Jayden Higgins: 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, Jayden Higgins is producing at 29% 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.

Jayden Higgins vs Ladd McConkey: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Jayden Higgins (Houston Texans) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.4 fantasy points per game in 17 games. Ladd McConkey (Los Angeles Chargers) came in at 9.2 PPG over 16 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Ladd McConkey carries a 2.8-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

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

One scheduling note: Jayden Higgins is off Week 14 and Ladd McConkey Week 7. If these two are on your roster, you will need a fill-in wide receiver for both weeks. DraftCall flags bye conflicts so you can plan ahead rather than panic on waivers.

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: Jayden Higgins (age 23) 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?

•Ladd McConkey outscored Jayden Higgins by a projected 48 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Jayden Higgins played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ladd McConkey's 16. That durability gap means Jayden Higgins contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Jayden Higgins 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

Jayden Higgins vs Ladd McConkey: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Jayden Higgins	Ladd McConkey
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.4	9.2
Games Played	17	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	147
Receptions	41	66
Rec/Game	2.4	4.1
Receiving Yards	525	789
Rec Yds/Game	30.9	49.3
Receiving TDs	6	6
Targets	68	106
Target Share/Game	4.0	6.6
Age	23	24
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Ladd McConkey holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 9.2 points per game. Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Jayden Higgins or Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Jayden Higgins's 6.4 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 Jayden Higgins and Ladd McConkey average in 2025?▾

Jayden Higgins averaged 6.4 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 2.8 points per game.

When are Jayden Higgins and Ladd McConkey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Jayden Higgins (HOU) 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 Jayden Higgins or Ladd McConkey a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey outscored Jayden Higgins by 2.8 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.