Ladd McConkey or Michael Pittman Jr.?
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: Weekly comparison unavailable
- Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 4 of 4 experts
- Trade value: Ladd McConkey
Some comparison data is unavailable. Read each available measure separately and check player status before deciding.
| Ladd McConkey | Michael Pittman Jr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 4 of 4 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 0 rank Michael Pittman Jr. ahead | WR21#19–#24edge | WR94#71–#140 |
| Week 3 | WR18#15–#21 | — |
| Week 3 projection (PPR) | 13.2edge | 10.4 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 22 #35 overalledge | 11 #78 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -1 ranks · -53 val | +3 ranks · +37 val |
| Rostered | 98% | 82% |
| Bye | 7 | 9 |
| 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 3, Ladd McConkey or Michael Pittman Jr.?
- Weekly consensus is not available for both Ladd McConkey and Michael Pittman Jr. on the same board. That is not a tie or a recommendation to sit either player. Check their player pages for current status and revisit when both are ranked.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Michael Pittman Jr.?
- Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24) vs Michael Pittman Jr. WR94 (range #71–#140). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Michael Pittman Jr.?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #35 overall and Michael Pittman Jr. #78, 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.