Ladd McConkey or Nico Collins?

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: Nico Collins4 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Nico Collins

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Ladd McConkeyNico Collins
Rest of season
0 of 4 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 4 rank Nico Collins ahead
WR21#19–#24WR19#13–#29edge
Week 3WR18#15–#21
Week 3 projection (PPR)13.213.8
Market Index value (redraft PPR)22 #35 overall45 #13 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -53 val0 ranks · 0 val
Rostered98%99%
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 Nico Collins?
Weekly consensus is not available for both Ladd McConkey and Nico Collins 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 Nico Collins?
Nico Collins. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24) vs Nico Collins WR19 (range #13–#29). 4 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Nico Collins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Nico Collins?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #35 overall and Nico Collins #13, so Nico Collins 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.