Chris Godwin Jr. or Ladd McConkey?

Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST

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The lean

  • This week: Ladd McConkey
  • Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 7 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Ladd McConkey

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Chris Godwin Jr.Ladd McConkey
Rest of season
0 of 7 experts rank Chris Godwin Jr. ahead · 7 rank Ladd McConkey ahead
WR54#41–#58WR31#26–#38edge
Week 9WR46#38–#64WR28#24–#37edge
Week 9 projection (PPR)9.011.3edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)8 #105 overall14 #57 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-29 ranks · -292 val-2 ranks · -47 val
Rostered68%89%
Bye107
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 9, Chris Godwin Jr. or Ladd McConkey?
Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Chris Godwin Jr. at WR46 (range #38–#64) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37). Projections: 9.0 vs 11.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Chris Godwin Jr. or Ladd McConkey?
Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Chris Godwin Jr. WR54 (range #41–#58) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Chris Godwin Jr. for Ladd McConkey?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Chris Godwin Jr. is ranked #105 overall and Ladd McConkey #57, 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.