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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ladd McConkey vs Ryan FlournoyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 2.0-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 7.2), and Ladd McConkey's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Ryan Flournoy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Low confidence: the production gap is narrow enough that weekly context matters more than the season line.

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WRLos Angeles Chargers#38PPG LEADER

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

WRDallas Cowboys#55

Ryan Flournoy

PPG

7.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

475

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

The Edge Chart

Ladd McConkey

Ryan Flournoy

Head to Head

9.2 PPG7.2 PPG

16 GP13 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 14

Fantasy Tiers

Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Ryan Flournoy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #55 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ladd McConkey is producing at 42% of elite pace and Ryan Flournoy at 33%. That ranking gap means Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ladd McConkey vs Ryan Flournoy: The Full Breakdown

Ladd McConkey and Ryan Flournoy are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG across 16 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Ryan Flournoy posted 7.2 PPG in 13 appearances for the Dallas Cowboys.

A 2.0-PPG gap gives Ladd McConkey the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025, while Ryan Flournoy drew 56. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Ryan Flournoy posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ladd McConkey sits Week 7 while Ryan Flournoy is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.

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: Ladd McConkey (age 24) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Ryan Flournoy (age 26) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Ladd McConkey outscored Ryan Flournoy by a projected 34 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Ryan Flournoy's 13. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ladd McConkey vs Ryan Flournoy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ladd McConkey	Ryan Flournoy
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	7.2
Games Played	16	13
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	94
Receptions	66	40
Rec/Game	4.1	3.1
Receiving Yards	789	475
Rec Yds/Game	49.3	36.5
Receiving TDs	6	4
Targets	106	56
Target Share/Game	6.6	4.3
Age	24	26
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 14

Summary

Ladd McConkey outscored Ryan Flournoy by 2.0 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 7.2). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ladd McConkey or Ryan Flournoy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Ryan Flournoy's 7.2 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 Ryan Flournoy average in 2025?▾

Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Ryan Flournoy averaged 7.2 PPG over 13 games. That is a difference of 2.0 points per game.

When are Ladd McConkey and Ryan Flournoy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Ladd McConkey or Ryan Flournoy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey outscored Ryan Flournoy by 2.0 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.