Who should I start in Week 3, Bucky Irving or Ladd McConkey?

Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Ladd McConkey at WR18 (range #15–#21); on the flex board it is #39 vs #36. Projections: 13.1 vs 13.2 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Ladd McConkey?

Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Bucky Irving for Ladd McConkey?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Ladd McConkey #35, so Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Bucky Irving or Ladd McConkey?

Who to start in Week 3, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Ladd McConkey
Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 3 of 4 experts
Trade value: Ladd McConkey

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Bucky Irving	Ladd McConkey
Rest of season (overall) 1 of 4 experts rank Bucky Irving ahead · 3 rank Ladd McConkey ahead	#46#41–#52	#40#36–#48edge
Week 3 (flex)	FLX39#37–#42	FLX36#26–#49edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.1	13.2
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	15 #54 overall	22 #35 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+6 ranks · +136 val	-1 ranks · -53 val
Rostered	97%	98%
Bye	10	7
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who should I start in Week 3, Bucky Irving or Ladd McConkey?: Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Bucky Irving at RB18 (range #17–#19) and Ladd McConkey at WR18 (range #15–#21); on the flex board it is #39 vs #36. Projections: 13.1 vs 13.2 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Bucky Irving or Ladd McConkey?: Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Bucky Irving RB16 (range #15–#17) vs Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Bucky Irving for Ladd McConkey?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Bucky Irving is ranked #54 overall and Ladd McConkey #35, so Ladd McConkey carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.