Deebo Samuel Sr. 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: Ladd McConkey
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Deebo Samuel Sr. | Ladd McConkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 0 of 4 experts rank Deebo Samuel Sr. ahead · 4 rank Ladd McConkey ahead | WR45#41–#52 | WR21#19–#24edge |
| Week 3 | WR27#25–#29 | WR18#15–#21edge |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 12.0 | 13.2edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 6 #137 overall | 22 #35 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -4 ranks · -19 val | -1 ranks · -53 val |
| Rostered | 77% | 98% |
| Bye | 8 | 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, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Ladd McConkey?
- Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Deebo Samuel Sr. at WR27 (range #25–#29) and Ladd McConkey at WR18 (range #15–#21). Projections: 12.0 vs 13.2 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Deebo Samuel Sr. or Ladd McConkey?
- Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Deebo Samuel Sr. WR45 (range #41–#52) 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 Deebo Samuel Sr. for Ladd McConkey?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Deebo Samuel Sr. is ranked #137 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.