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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ladd McConkey vs Tyreek HillWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 10.8 PPG to Ladd McConkey's 9.2 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Tyreek Hill is the better fantasy play this season.

Tyreek Hill is the better play on a neutral week. 10.8 PPG with 265 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 Tyreek Hill higher, but do not fade Ladd McConkey entirely.

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

WRMiami Dolphins#20PPG LEADER

Tyreek Hill

PPG

10.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

265

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ladd McConkey

Tyreek Hill

Head to Head

9.2 PPG10.8 PPG

16 GP4 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Tyreek Hill: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) WR (ranked #20 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ladd McConkey is producing at 42% of elite pace and Tyreek Hill at 49%. That ranking gap means Tyreek Hill carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ladd McConkey vs Tyreek Hill: The Full Breakdown

If you are choosing between Ladd McConkey and Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 for the Miami Dolphins (4 games).

That 1.6-point weekly advantage for Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill drew 29. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Tyreek Hill 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 Tyreek Hill is off Week 6. 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. Tyreek Hill (age 32) is in the later years of production. Still a redraft asset, but dynasty value is declining.

Did You Know?

•Tyreek Hill outscored Ladd McConkey by a projected 27 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Tyreek Hill's 4. 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 8 years younger than Tyreek Hill (24 vs 32), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ladd McConkey vs Tyreek Hill: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ladd McConkey	Tyreek Hill
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	10.8
Games Played	16	4
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	43
Receptions	66	21
Rec/Game	4.1	5.3
Receiving Yards	789	265
Rec Yds/Game	49.3	66.3
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	106	29
Target Share/Game	6.6	7.3
Age	24	32
Experience	1 yrs	9 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

The 2025 numbers favor Tyreek Hill at 10.8 PPG, 1.6 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 Tyreek Hill in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Tyreek Hill has the edge at 10.8 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 Tyreek Hill average in 2025?▾

Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Tyreek Hill averaged 10.8 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 1.6 points per game.

When are Ladd McConkey and Tyreek Hill's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Ladd McConkey or Tyreek Hill a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Tyreek Hill outscored Ladd McConkey by 1.6 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.