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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ladd McConkey vs Terry McLaurinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.5 PPG to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Terry McLaurin is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Terry McLaurin and Ladd McConkey are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 0.3-PPG gap is one broken play per game. For weekly start/sit calls, check opponent defense and recent form before defaulting to the name.

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

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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

WRWashington Commanders#35PPG LEADER

Terry McLaurin

PPG

9.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

582

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Ladd McConkey

Terry McLaurin

Head to Head

9.2 PPG9.5 PPG

16 GP10 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Terry McLaurin: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) WR (ranked #35 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ladd McConkey is producing at 42% of elite pace and Terry McLaurin at 43%. These two are close enough in the rankings that weekly matchup should dictate your start.

Ladd McConkey vs Terry McLaurin: The Full Breakdown

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 Terry McLaurin clocked in at 9.5 across 10 appearances for the Washington Commanders. A 0.3-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 Terry McLaurin drew 60. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Terry McLaurin posts the bigger ceiling game. Consistency-minded managers lean toward target share; boom-bust managers chase the upside.

Both share a Week 7 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking wide receivers this deep on your bench, plan your replacement wide receiver early.

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. Terry McLaurin (age 30) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Terry McLaurin outscored Ladd McConkey by a projected 5 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Terry McLaurin's 10. 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 6 years younger than Terry McLaurin (24 vs 30), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ladd McConkey vs Terry McLaurin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ladd McConkey	Terry McLaurin
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	9.5
Games Played	16	10
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	95
Receptions	66	38
Rec/Game	4.1	3.8
Receiving Yards	789	582
Rec Yds/Game	49.3	58.2
Receiving TDs	6	3
Targets	106	60
Target Share/Game	6.6	6.0
Age	24	30
Experience	1 yrs	6 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Terry McLaurin at 9.5 PPG, 0.3 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 Terry McLaurin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Terry McLaurin has the edge at 9.5 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 Terry McLaurin average in 2025?▾

Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Terry McLaurin averaged 9.5 PPG over 10 games. That is a difference of 0.3 points per game.

Do Ladd McConkey and Terry McLaurin share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ladd McConkey and Terry McLaurin share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.

Is Ladd McConkey or Terry McLaurin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Terry McLaurin outscored Ladd McConkey by 0.3 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.