Josh Downs or Ladd McConkeyWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Josh Downs is a Indianapolis Colts wide receiver who averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Ladd McConkey is a Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver who averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game across 16 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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WRIndianapolis Colts#54 WR

Josh Downs

PPG

6.9

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

289

Targets

Bye

Week 13

WRLos Angeles Chargers

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Josh Downs vs Ladd McConkey: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Josh Downs	Ladd McConkey
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.9	9.2
Games Played	6	16
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	41	147
Receptions	24	66
Rec/Game	4.0	4.1
Receiving Yards	289	789
Rec Yds/Game	48.2	49.3
Receiving TDs	0	6
Targets	42	106
Target Share/Game	7.0	6.6
Age	25	24
Experience	3 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Josh Downs and Ladd McConkey is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Josh Downs averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2.

Should I draft Josh Downs or Ladd McConkey in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 across 16. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Josh Downs and Ladd McConkey average in 2026?▾

Josh Downs averaged 6.9 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG over 16 games. That is a difference of 2.3 points per game.

When are Josh Downs and Ladd McConkey's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Josh Downs (IND) has a bye in Week 13, and Ladd McConkey (LAC) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.