Ladd McConkey or Rashee Rice?

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: Rashee Rice
  • Rest of season: Ladd McConkey3 of 4 experts
  • Trade value: Rashee Rice

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

Ladd McConkeyRashee Rice
Rest of season
3 of 4 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 1 rank Rashee Rice ahead
WR21#19–#24edgeWR25#24–#28
Week 3WR18#15–#21WR16#16–#17edge
Week 3 projection (PPR)13.215.1edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)22 #35 overall28 #26 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)-1 ranks · -53 val-4 ranks · -372 val
Rostered98%99%
Bye75
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 Rashee Rice?
Rashee Rice. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR18 (range #15–#21) and Rashee Rice at WR16 (range #16–#17). Projections: 13.2 vs 15.1 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Rashee Rice?
Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR21 (range #19–#24) vs Rashee Rice WR25 (range #24–#28). 3 of 4 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Rashee Rice?
On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #35 overall and Rashee Rice #26, so Rashee Rice 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.