Ladd McConkey or Mike Evans?

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: Mike Evans
  • Rest of season: Ladd McConkey3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Ladd McConkey

The weekly, season-long and trade-value calls differ. Choose the measure that fits your decision.

Ladd McConkeyMike Evans
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 1 rank Mike Evans ahead
WR21#19–#24edgeWR24#19–#27
Week 3WR18#15–#21WR14#13–#18edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)13.2edge12.4
Market Index value (redraft PPR)22 #35 overalledge14 #61 overall
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -53 val-7 ranks · -157 val
Rostered98%95%
Bye78
StatusNo injury designationNo 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 Mike Evans?
Mike Evans. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR18 (range #15–#21) and Mike Evans at WR14 (range #13–#18). Projections: 13.2 vs 12.4 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Mike Evans?
Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24) vs Mike Evans WR24 (range #19–#27). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Mike Evans?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #35 overall and Mike Evans #61, 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.