Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
Who to start in Week 1, 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 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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The lean
- This week: Tee Higgins
- Rest of season: Ladd McConkey — 69 of 113 experts
- Trade value: Ladd McConkey
The horizons disagree, which is exactly when your roster context decides it.
| Ladd McConkey | Tee Higgins | |
|---|---|---|
| Rest of season 69 of 113 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 44 rank Tee Higgins ahead | WR18#10–#27edge | WR19#12–#26 |
| Week 1 | WR19#14–#24 | WR16#10–#26edge |
| Week 1 projection (PPR) | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Market Index value (redraft PPR) | 24 #32 overalledge | 21 #36 overall |
| Rostered | 98% | 99% |
| 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 1, Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
- Tee Higgins. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR19 (range #14–#24) and Tee Higgins at WR16 (range #10–#26). Projections: 13.3 vs 14.1 PPR points.
- Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Tee Higgins?
- Ladd McConkey. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR18 (range #10–#27) vs Tee Higgins WR19 (range #12–#26). 69 of 113 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Ladd McConkey ahead for the rest of the season.
- Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Tee Higgins?
- On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #32 overall and Tee Higgins #36, 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.