Christian Watson 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: Christian Watson
  • Rest of season: Christian Watson — 6 of 7 experts
  • Trade value: Christian Watson

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Christian WatsonLadd McConkey
Rest of season
6 of 7 experts rank Christian Watson ahead · 1 rank Ladd McConkey ahead
WR10#6–#13edgeWR31#26–#38
Week 9WR13#9–#19edgeWR28#24–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)15.0edge11.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)36 #18 overalledge14 #57 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)+17 ranks · +1444 val-2 ranks · -47 val
Rostered96%89%
Bye117
StatusQUESTIONABLE (Rib) · LIMIT → LIMIT · 0.93038% to playNo 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, Christian Watson or Ladd McConkey?
Christian Watson. This week's consensus has Christian Watson at WR13 (range #9–#19) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37). Projections: 15.0 vs 11.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Christian Watson or Ladd McConkey?
Christian Watson. Rest-of-season consensus: Christian Watson WR10 (range #6–#13) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Christian Watson ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Christian Watson for Ladd McConkey?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Christian Watson is ranked #18 overall and Ladd McConkey #57, so Christian Watson 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.