Who should I start in Week 9, Isaiah Likely or Ladd McConkey?

Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37); on the flex board it is #51 vs #62. Projections: 12.2 vs 11.3 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Ladd McConkey?

Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Ladd McConkey?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #86 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.

Isaiah Likely 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: Isaiah Likely
Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 7 of 7 experts
Trade value: Ladd McConkey

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

	Isaiah Likely	Ladd McConkey
Rest of season (overall) 0 of 7 experts rank Isaiah Likely ahead · 7 rank Ladd McConkey ahead	#91#86–#107	#59#50–#71edge
Week 9 (flex)	FLX51#23–#59edge	FLX62#55–#80
Week 9 projection (PPR)	12.2edge	11.3
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	10 #86 overall	14 #57 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+25 ranks · +214 val	-2 ranks · -47 val
Rostered	92%	89%
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 9, Isaiah Likely or Ladd McConkey?: Isaiah Likely. This week's consensus has Isaiah Likely at TE7 (range #2–#10) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37); on the flex board it is #51 vs #62. Projections: 12.2 vs 11.3 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Isaiah Likely or Ladd McConkey?: Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Isaiah Likely TE6 (range #4–#9) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Isaiah Likely for Ladd McConkey?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Isaiah Likely is ranked #86 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.