Who should I start in Week 5, Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers?

Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR94 (range #66–#131) and Malik Nabers at WR16 (range #10–#23). Projections: 2.6 vs 13.4 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers?

Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR29 (range #24–#34) vs Malik Nabers WR13 (range #12–#14). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Nabers ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Malik Nabers?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #53 overall and Malik Nabers #25, so Malik Nabers 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.

Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Malik Nabers
Rest of season: Malik Nabers — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Malik Nabers

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	Ladd McConkey	Malik Nabers
Rest of season 0 of 8 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 8 rank Malik Nabers ahead	WR29#24–#34	WR13#12–#14edge
Week 5	WR94#66–#131	WR16#10–#23edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	2.6	13.4edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	15 #53 overall	29 #25 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-18 ranks · -658 val	-3 ranks · -287 val
Rostered	94%	99%
Bye	7	8
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Foot) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0.25% to play	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 5, Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers?: Malik Nabers. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR94 (range #66–#131) and Malik Nabers at WR16 (range #10–#23). Projections: 2.6 vs 13.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Malik Nabers?: Malik Nabers. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR29 (range #24–#34) vs Malik Nabers WR13 (range #12–#14). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Malik Nabers ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Malik Nabers?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #53 overall and Malik Nabers #25, so Malik Nabers 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.