Who should I start in Week 5, Ladd McConkey or Trey McBride?

Trey McBride. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR94 (range #66–#131) and Trey McBride at TE1 (range #1–#1); on the flex board it is #188 vs #11. Projections: 2.6 vs 18.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Trey McBride?

Trey McBride. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR29 (range #24–#34) vs Trey McBride TE2 (range #1–#2). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trey McBride ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Trey McBride?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #53 overall and Trey McBride #30, so Trey McBride 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.

Ladd McConkey or Trey McBride?

Who to start in Week 5, 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 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Trey McBride
Rest of season: Trey McBride — 8 of 8 experts
Trade value: Trey McBride

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	Ladd McConkey	Trey McBride
Rest of season (overall) 0 of 8 experts rank Ladd McConkey ahead · 8 rank Trey McBride ahead	#55#46–#67	#31#24–#38edge
Week 5 (flex)	FLX188#69–#294	FLX11#9–#20edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	2.6	18.5edge
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	15 #53 overall	25 #30 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	-18 ranks · -658 val	-13 ranks · -1295 val
Rostered	94%	100%
Bye	7	14
Status	QUESTIONABLE (Foot) · DNP → DNP → DNP · 0.25% to play	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 5, Ladd McConkey or Trey McBride?: Trey McBride. This week's consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR94 (range #66–#131) and Trey McBride at TE1 (range #1–#1); on the flex board it is #188 vs #11. Projections: 2.6 vs 18.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Ladd McConkey or Trey McBride?: Trey McBride. Rest-of-season consensus: Ladd McConkey WR29 (range #24–#34) vs Trey McBride TE2 (range #1–#2). 8 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Trey McBride ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Ladd McConkey for Trey McBride?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Ladd McConkey is ranked #53 overall and Trey McBride #30, so Trey McBride 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.