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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ladd McConkey vs Tre TuckerWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Tre Tucker's 7.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy play this season.

Statistically, Ladd McConkey and Tre Tucker are interchangeable on a season-long basis. The 1.4-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#38PPG LEADER

Ladd McConkey

PPG

9.2

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

789

Rec TDs

Targets

106

Bye

Week 7

WRLas Vegas Raiders#50

Tre Tucker

PPG

7.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

696

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 13

The Edge Chart

Ladd McConkey

Tre Tucker

Head to Head

9.2 PPG7.8 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 13

Fantasy Tiers

Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Tre Tucker: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #50 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ladd McConkey is producing at 42% of elite pace and Tre Tucker at 35%. That ranking gap means Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ladd McConkey vs Tre Tucker: The Full Breakdown

Ladd McConkey (9.2 PPG) and Tre Tucker (7.8 PPG) produced nearly identical fantasy numbers in 2025. When two wide receivers are this close on a per-game basis, the weekly matchup matters more than the season-long resume. Ladd McConkey played 16 games for the Los Angeles Chargers; Tre Tucker suited up 17 times for the Las Vegas Raiders.

A 1.4-point per-game gap over a full season is essentially noise. It means one extra catch, one fewer target, or a single broken play away from flipping the script. For a weekly start/sit call between these two, matchup analysis matters far more than the season line.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Ladd McConkey turned 106 targets into 789 yards and 6 touchdowns, while Tre Tucker converted 92 looks into 696 yards and 5 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Ladd McConkey sits Week 7 while Tre Tucker is off Week 13. 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. Tre Tucker (age 25) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ladd McConkey outscored Tre Tucker by a projected 24 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Tre Tucker played 17 games in 2025 compared to Ladd McConkey's 16. That durability gap means Tre Tucker 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 Tre Tucker: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ladd McConkey	Tre Tucker
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	7.8
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	133
Receptions	66	57
Rec/Game	4.1	3.4
Receiving Yards	789	696
Rec Yds/Game	49.3	40.9
Receiving TDs	6	5
Targets	106	92
Target Share/Game	6.6	5.4
Age	24	25
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 13

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Ladd McConkey at 9.2 PPG, 1.4 points per game above Tre Tucker's 7.8. 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 Tre Tucker in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Tre Tucker's 7.8 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 Tre Tucker average in 2025?▾

Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tre Tucker averaged 7.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 1.4 points per game.

When are Ladd McConkey and Tre Tucker's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey (LAC) has a bye in Week 7, and Tre Tucker (LV) has a bye in Week 13. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Ladd McConkey or Tre Tucker a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey outscored Tre Tucker by 1.4 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.