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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ladd McConkey vs Tee HigginsWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 12.1 PPG to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tee Higgins is the better fantasy play this season.

Tee Higgins is the better play on a neutral week. 12.1 PPG with 846 yards gives a reliable baseline. Ladd McConkey at 9.2 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Tee Higgins higher, but do not fade Ladd McConkey entirely.

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

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WRLos Angeles Chargers#38

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

WRCincinnati Bengals#13PPG LEADER

Tee Higgins

PPG

12.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

846

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ladd McConkey

Tee Higgins

Head to Head

9.2 PPG12.1 PPG

16 GP15 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Tee Higgins: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #13 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ladd McConkey is producing at 42% of elite pace and Tee Higgins at 55%. That ranking gap means Tee Higgins carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ladd McConkey vs Tee Higgins: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ladd McConkey and Tee Higgins 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 Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 for the Cincinnati Bengals (15 games).

That 2.9-point weekly advantage for Tee Higgins 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.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Ladd McConkey turned 106 targets into 789 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tee Higgins converted 98 looks into 846 yards and 11 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Ladd McConkey has his bye in Week 7, and Tee Higgins rests in Week 6. 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

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. Tee Higgins (age 27) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value.

Did You Know?

•Tee Higgins outscored Ladd McConkey by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tee Higgins's 15. That durability gap means Ladd McConkey contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Tee Higgins scored 11 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.7 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 Tee Higgins: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ladd McConkey	Tee Higgins
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	12.1
Games Played	16	15
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	182
Receptions	66	59
Rec/Game	4.1	3.9
Receiving Yards	789	846
Rec Yds/Game	49.3	56.4
Receiving TDs	6	11
Targets	106	98
Target Share/Game	6.6	6.5
Age	24	27
Experience	1 yrs	5 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tee Higgins at 12.1 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Ladd McConkey's 9.2. 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 Tee Higgins in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tee Higgins has the edge at 12.1 PPG compared to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 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 Tee Higgins average in 2025?▾

Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tee Higgins averaged 12.1 PPG over 15 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Ladd McConkey and Tee Higgins's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Tee Higgins (CIN) has a bye in Week 6. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tee Higgins outscored Ladd McConkey by 2.9 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.