Who should I start in Week 5, Chris Bell or Ladd McConkey?

Chris Bell. This week's consensus has Chris Bell at WR49 (range #45–#54) and Ladd McConkey at WR94 (range #66–#131). Projections: 7.9 vs 2.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Bell or Ladd McConkey?

Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Bell WR65 (range #59–#76) vs Ladd McConkey WR29 (range #24–#34). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Chris Bell for Ladd McConkey?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Bell is ranked #153 overall and Ladd McConkey #53, 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.

Chris Bell or Ladd McConkey?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Chris Bell
Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Ladd McConkey

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Chris Bell	Ladd McConkey
Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Chris Bell ahead · 8 rank Ladd McConkey ahead	WR65#59–#76	WR29#24–#34edge
Week 5	WR49#45–#54edge	WR94#66–#131
Week 5 projection (PPR)	7.9edge	2.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	6 #153 overall	15 #53 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+52 ranks · +142 val	-18 ranks · -658 val
Rostered	7%	94%
Bye	6	7
Status	No injury designation	QUESTIONABLE (Foot) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0.25% to play

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 5, Chris Bell or Ladd McConkey?: Chris Bell. This week's consensus has Chris Bell at WR49 (range #45–#54) and Ladd McConkey at WR94 (range #66–#131). Projections: 7.9 vs 2.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Bell or Ladd McConkey?: Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Bell WR65 (range #59–#76) vs Ladd McConkey WR29 (range #24–#34). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Bell for Ladd McConkey?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Bell is ranked #153 overall and Ladd McConkey #53, 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.