Ladd McConkey vs Malik Nabers: Who Should You Start?
Deciding between Ladd McConkey and Malik Nabers is a common lineup dilemma for fantasy managers. The Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver put up 9.2 PPG in 2025 over 16 games; Malik Nabers of the New York Giants averaged 12.0 in 4. A 2.8-point margin that could shift on any given week.
The per-game difference of 2.8 points favors Malik Nabers, 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.
Target volume is the story here. Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025, while Malik Nabers drew 35. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Malik Nabers posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.
One scheduling note: Ladd McConkey is off Week 5 and Malik Nabers Week 11. 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.
