Ladd McConkey vs Mike Evans: Who Should You Start?
This is a genuine coin flip on paper. Ladd McConkey finished the 2025 season at 9.2 PPG over 16 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Mike Evans clocked in at 8.7 across 8 appearances for the San Francisco 49ers. A 0.5-point gap means any given week could go either way.
With a margin this thin, season averages are not the deciding factor. Weekly variables like opponent defense, game script, and injury status carry more weight than a fraction of a PPG. The right start in Week 6 might be the wrong start in Week 14.
Target volume is the story here. Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025, while Mike Evans drew 61. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Mike Evans 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 Mike Evans Week 9. 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.
