Colston Loveland 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 — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Colston Loveland
The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.
| Colston Loveland | Ladd McConkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 0 of 4 experts rank Colston Loveland ahead · 4 rank Ladd McConkey ahead | #61#43–#86 | #40#36–#48edge |
| Week 3 (flex) | FLX78#70–#92 | FLX36#26–#49edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 9.6 | 13.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 24 #32 overalledge | 22 #35 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +5 ranks · +266 val | -1 ranks · -53 val |
| Rostered | 99% | 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, Colston Loveland or Ladd McConkey?
- Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Colston Loveland at TE12 (range #11–#14) and Ladd McConkey at WR18 (range #15–#21); on the flex board it is #78 vs #36. Projections: 9.6 vs 13.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Colston Loveland or Ladd McConkey?
- Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Colston Loveland TE4 (range #3–#5) vs Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Colston Loveland for Ladd McConkey?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Colston Loveland is ranked #32 overall and Ladd McConkey #35, so Colston Loveland 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.