Who should I start in Week 3, Ladd McConkey or Matthew Golden?

Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR18 (range #15–#21) and Matthew Golden at WR26 (range #22–#28). Projections: 13.2 vs 11.6 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Matthew Golden?

Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24) vs Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Matthew Golden?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #35 overall and Matthew Golden #123, 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 Matthew Golden?

Who to start in Week 3, 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 3 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 22 at 6:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Ladd McConkey
Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 4 of 4 experts
Trade value: Ladd McConkey

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Ladd McConkey	Matthew Golden
Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 0 rank Matthew Golden ahead	WR21#19–#24edge	WR37#30–#47
Week 3	WR18#15–#21edge	WR26#22–#28
Week 3 projection (PPR)	13.2edge	11.6
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	22 #35 overalledge	7 #123 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-1 ranks · -53 val	+5 ranks · +27 val
Rostered	98%	83%
Bye	7	11
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 3, Ladd McConkey or Matthew Golden?: Ladd McConkey. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR18 (range #15–#21) and Matthew Golden at WR26 (range #22–#28). Projections: 13.2 vs 11.6 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Matthew Golden?: Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24) vs Matthew Golden WR37 (range #30–#47). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Matthew Golden?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #35 overall and Matthew Golden #123, 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.