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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ladd McConkey vs Travis HunterWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Travis Hunter's 7.1 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy play this season.

Ladd McConkey is the better play on a neutral week. 9.2 PPG with 789 yards gives a reliable baseline. Travis Hunter at 7.1 PPG is not far behind and could win specific weeks where matchup and game script align. Draft Ladd McConkey higher, but do not fade Travis Hunter entirely.

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

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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

WRJacksonville Jaguars#58

Travis Hunter

PPG

7.1

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

298

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 7

The Edge Chart

Ladd McConkey

Travis Hunter

Head to Head

9.2 PPG7.1 PPG

16 GP7 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 7

Fantasy Tiers

Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Travis Hunter: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #58 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ladd McConkey is producing at 42% of elite pace and Travis Hunter at 32%. That ranking gap means Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ladd McConkey vs Travis Hunter: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ladd McConkey and Travis Hunter 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 Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 for the Jacksonville Jaguars (7 games).

That 2.1-point weekly advantage for Ladd McConkey 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.

Target volume is the story here. Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025, while Travis Hunter drew 45. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Travis Hunter 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. Travis Hunter (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ladd McConkey outscored Travis Hunter by a projected 36 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Travis Hunter's 7. 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.
•Both players share a Week 7 bye. If you roster both, you will need a replacement at the position that week.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ladd McConkey vs Travis Hunter: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ladd McConkey	Travis Hunter
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	7.1
Games Played	16	7
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	50
Receptions	66	28
Rec/Game	4.1	4.0
Receiving Yards	789	298
Rec Yds/Game	49.3	42.6
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	106	45
Target Share/Game	6.6	6.4
Age	24	23
Experience	1 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ladd McConkey at 9.2 PPG, 2.1 points per game above Travis Hunter's 7.1. 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 Travis Hunter in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Travis Hunter's 7.1 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 Travis Hunter average in 2025?▾

Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Travis Hunter averaged 7.1 PPG over 7 games. That is a difference of 2.1 points per game.

Do Ladd McConkey and Travis Hunter share a bye week?▾

Yes, both Ladd McConkey and Travis Hunter 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 Travis Hunter a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey outscored Travis Hunter by 2.1 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.