Ladd McConkey or Sam LaPorta?
Who to start in Week 9, 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 9 · 2026 season · Consensus updated November 6 at 11:11 AM EST
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The lean
- This week: Sam LaPorta
- Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 7 of 7 experts
- Trade value: Ladd McConkey
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| Ladd McConkey | Sam LaPorta | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season (overall) 7 of 7 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 0 rank Sam LaPorta ahead | #59#50–#71edge | #89#86–#94 |
| Week 9 (flex) | FLX62#55–#80 | FLX47#26–#58edge |
| Week 9 projection (PPR) | 11.3 | 12.7edge |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 14 #57 overalledge | 10 #84 overall |
| Last 30 days (Market Index) | -2 ranks · -47 val | +2 ranks · +22 val |
| Rostered | 89% | 98% |
| Bye | 7 | 6 |
| 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 9, Ladd McConkey or Sam LaPorta?
- Sam LaPorta. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR28 (range #24–#37) and Sam LaPorta at TE6 (range #3–#10); on the flex board it is #62 vs #47. Projections: 11.3 vs 12.7 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Sam LaPorta?
- Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR31 (range #26–#38) vs Sam LaPorta TE7 (range #4–#11). 7 of 7 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Sam LaPorta?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #57 overall and Sam LaPorta #84, 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.