DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?

Who to start in Week 7, 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 7 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 25 at 12:11 PM EDT

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The lean

  • This week: Weekly comparison unavailable
  • Rest of season: DeVonta Smith — 8 of 8 experts
  • Trade value: DeVonta Smith

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DeVonta SmithLadd McConkey
Rest of season
8 of 8 experts rank DeVonta Smith ahead · 0 rank Ladd McConkey ahead
WR36#34–#40edgeWR67#44–#82
Week 7——
Week 7 projection (PPR)—0.0
Market Index value (redraft PPR)21 #38 overalledge13 #65 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-19 ranks · -1455 val-23 ranks · -605 val
Rostered98%86%
Bye107
StatusOUT (Hamstring) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0% 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 7, DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?
Weekly consensus is not available for both DeVonta Smith and Ladd McConkey on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
Who is better for the rest of the season, DeVonta Smith or Ladd McConkey?
DeVonta Smith. Rest-of-season consensus: DeVonta Smith WR36 (range #34–#40) vs Ladd McConkey WR67 (range #44–#82). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have DeVonta Smith ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade DeVonta Smith for Ladd McConkey?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DeVonta Smith is ranked #38 overall and Ladd McConkey #65, so DeVonta Smith 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.