Justin Jefferson 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: Justin Jefferson
- Rest of season: Justin Jefferson — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Justin Jefferson
All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.
| Justin Jefferson | Ladd McConkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 7 of 7 experts rank Justin Jefferson ahead · 0 rank Ladd McConkey ahead | WR12#6–#17edge | WR31#26–#38 |
| Week 9 | WR9#6–#12edge | WR28#24–#37 |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 16.3edge | 11.3 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 33 #21 overalledge | 14 #57 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -3 ranks · -375 val | -2 ranks · -47 val |
| Rostered | 100% | 89% |
| Bye | 6 | 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, Justin Jefferson or Ladd McConkey?
- Justin Jefferson. This week's consensus has Justin Jefferson at WR9 (range #6–#12) and Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37). Projections: 16.3 vs 11.3 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Justin Jefferson or Ladd McConkey?
- Justin Jefferson. Rest-of-season consensus: Justin Jefferson WR12 (range #6–#17) vs Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Justin Jefferson ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Justin Jefferson for Ladd McConkey?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Justin Jefferson is ranked #21 overall and Ladd McConkey #57, so Justin Jefferson 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.