DK Metcalf 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: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 5 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Ladd McConkey
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| DK Metcalf | Ladd McConkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 2 of 7 experts rank DK Metcalf ahead · 5 rank Ladd McConkey ahead | WR68#65–#71 | WR31#26–#38edge |
| Week 9 | — | WR28#24–#37 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 0.0 | 11.3edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 12 #67 overall | 14 #57 overalledge |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | +3 ranks · +49 val | -2 ranks · -47 val |
| Rostered | 91% | 89% |
| Bye | 9 | 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 9, DK Metcalf or Ladd McConkey?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both DK Metcalf 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, DK Metcalf or Ladd McConkey?
- Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: DK Metcalf WR68 (range #65–#71) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 5 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade DK Metcalf for Ladd McConkey?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) DK Metcalf is ranked #67 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.