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Ladd McConkey vs Mack HollinsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Mack Hollins's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy play this season.

Ladd McConkey is the better play on a neutral week. 9.2 PPG with 789 yards gives a reliable baseline. Mack Hollins at 6.0 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ladd McConkey higher, but do not fade Mack Hollins entirely.

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

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WRLos Angeles Chargers#38PPG LEADER
Ladd McConkey
PPG
9.2
Games
16
Rec
66
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
6
Targets
106
Bye
Week 7
WRNew England Patriots#99
Mack Hollins
PPG
6.0
Games
15
Rec
46
Rec Yds
550
Rec TDs
2
Targets
65
Bye
Week 14

The Edge Chart

VolumeEfficiencyTD UpsideFloorCeilingDurability
Ladd McConkey
Mack Hollins

Head to Head

9.2 PPG6.0 PPG
16 GP15 GP
Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Mack Hollins: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ladd McConkey is producing at 42% of elite pace and Mack Hollins at 27%. That ranking gap means Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ladd McConkey vs Mack Hollins: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ladd McConkey and Mack Hollins for your lineup, you are not alone. Ladd McConkey finished the 2025 season at 9.2 PPG for the Los Angeles Chargers (16 games), and Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 for the New England Patriots (15 games).

That 3.2-point weekly advantage for Ladd McConkey 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.

Target volume is the story here. Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025, while Mack Hollins drew 65. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Mack Hollins posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Ladd McConkey has his bye in Week 7, and Mack Hollins rests in Week 14. 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

Ladd McConkey is a buy in trades where the other manager is chasing upside at a different position. Mack Hollins is a hold unless you can flip him for a positional upgrade elsewhere on your roster. Dynasty outlook: Ladd McConkey (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Mack Hollins (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

  • Ladd McConkey outscored Mack Hollins by a projected 54 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
  • Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Mack Hollins's 15. 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.
  • Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.
  • Ladd McConkey is 8 years younger than Mack Hollins (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ladd McConkey vs Mack Hollins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatLadd McConkeyMack Hollins
PPG (Half-PPR)9.26.0
Games Played1615
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)14790
Receptions6646
Rec/Game4.13.1
Receiving Yards789550
Rec Yds/Game49.336.7
Receiving TDs62
Targets10665
Target Share/Game6.64.3
Age2432
Experience1 yrs9 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 14

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ladd McConkey at 9.2 PPG, 3.2 points per game above Mack Hollins's 6.0. 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 Ladd McConkey or Mack Hollins in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Mack Hollins's 6.0 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 Ladd McConkey and Mack Hollins average in 2025?

Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Mack Hollins averaged 6.0 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 3.2 points per game.

When are Ladd McConkey and Mack Hollins's bye weeks in 2026?

Ladd McConkey (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Mack Hollins (NE) has a bye in Week 14. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ladd McConkey or Mack Hollins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?

Ladd McConkey outscored Mack Hollins by 3.2 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.