Who should I start in Week 9, Ladd McConkey or Malik Washington?

Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 11.3 vs 10.5 PPR points.

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

Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Malik Washington?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #57 overall and Malik Washington #116, 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.

Ladd McConkey or Malik Washington?

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: Ladd McConkey
Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 6 of 7 experts
Trade value: Ladd McConkey

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	Ladd McConkey	Malik Washington
Rest of season 6 of 7 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 1 rank Malik Washington ahead	WR31#26–#38edge	WR53#37–#72
Week 9	WR28#24–#37edge	WR34#27–#37
Week 9 projection (PPR)	11.3edge	10.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	14 #57 overalledge	7 #116 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-2 ranks · -47 val	+26 ranks · +133 val
Rostered	89%	52%
Bye	7	6
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, Ladd McConkey or Malik Washington?: Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37) and Malik Washington at WR34 (range #27–#37). Projections: 11.3 vs 10.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Malik Washington?: Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38) vs Malik Washington WR53 (range #37–#72). 6 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Malik Washington?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #57 overall and Malik Washington #116, 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.