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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Ladd McConkey vs Xavier WorthyWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 9.2 PPG to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Ladd McConkey is the better fantasy play this season.

Ladd McConkey has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.9-PPG advantage is real (9.2 to 6.3), and Ladd McConkey's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Xavier Worthy is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

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

WRKansas City Chiefs#99

Xavier Worthy

PPG

6.3

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

532

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

The Edge Chart

Ladd McConkey

Xavier Worthy

Head to Head

9.2 PPG6.3 PPG

16 GP14 GP

Bye: Week 7Bye: Week 6

Fantasy Tiers

Ladd McConkey: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #38 at the position). Xavier Worthy: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Ladd McConkey is producing at 42% of elite pace and Xavier Worthy at 29%. That ranking gap means Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Ladd McConkey vs Xavier Worthy: The Full Breakdown

Ladd McConkey and Xavier Worthy are both viable fantasy wide receivers heading into 2026, but their 2025 production tells two different stories. Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 PPG across 16 games with the Los Angeles Chargers, while Xavier Worthy posted 6.3 PPG in 14 appearances for the Kansas City Chiefs.

A 2.9-PPG gap gives Ladd McConkey the edge on paper, but paper does not account for Thursday night matchups, weather games, or a star defender returning from injury. The real question is not who was better in 2025, but who is the better start this specific week.

Target volume is the story here. Ladd McConkey saw 106 targets in 2025, while Xavier Worthy drew 73. That workload gap usually translates into a higher weekly floor for Ladd McConkey, even in weeks where Xavier Worthy 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 Xavier Worthy 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. Xavier Worthy (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Ladd McConkey outscored Xavier Worthy by a projected 49 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Ladd McConkey played 16 games in 2025 compared to Xavier Worthy's 14. 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.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Ladd McConkey vs Xavier Worthy: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Ladd McConkey	Xavier Worthy
PPG (Half-PPR)	9.2	6.3
Games Played	16	14
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	147	88
Receptions	66	42
Rec/Game	4.1	3.0
Receiving Yards	789	532
Rec Yds/Game	49.3	38.0
Receiving TDs	6	1
Targets	106	73
Target Share/Game	6.6	5.2
Age	24	23
Experience	1 yrs	2 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 6

Summary

Ladd McConkey outscored Xavier Worthy by 2.9 PPG in 2025 (9.2 to 6.3). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Ladd McConkey or Xavier Worthy in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Ladd McConkey has the edge at 9.2 PPG compared to Xavier Worthy's 6.3 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 Xavier Worthy average in 2025?▾

Ladd McConkey averaged 9.2 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Xavier Worthy averaged 6.3 PPG over 14 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

When are Ladd McConkey and Xavier Worthy's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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

Is Ladd McConkey or Xavier Worthy a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Ladd McConkey outscored Xavier Worthy 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.