Should I start Ladd McConkey in Week 1?
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Week 1 · 2026 season · Consensus updated September 3 at 1:20 PM EDT
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StartConsensus WR19 · range #14–#24
Consensus WR19 — a WR2 you start in a two-WR lineup.
Week 1 consensus by format
| Format | WR rank | Best | Worst | Split | Flex rank | Proj. pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PPR | WR19 | 14 | 24 | ±2.3 | #38 | 13.3 |
| Half PPR | WR19 | 14 | 24 | ±2.3 | #45 | 11.0 |
| Standard | WR21 | 13 | 26 | ±2.8 | #50 | 8.7 |
Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · rostered in 98% of ESPN and Yahoo leagues
Ranked around him this week
The WRs directly above and below on the Week 1 consensus board — the players you're actually choosing between.
- #15Garrett WilsonStart
- #16Tee HigginsStart
- #17Tetairoa McMillanStart
- #19Ladd McConkeyStart
- #19Jaylen WaddleStart
- #20Davante AdamsStart
- #21Emeka EgbukaStart
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I start Ladd McConkey in Week 1?
- Start. Consensus WR19 — a WR2 you start in a two-WR lineup. The expert range runs from #14 to #24. The consensus projection is 13.3 PPR points.
- Where is Ladd McConkey ranked for Week 1?
- The FantasyPros expert consensus has Ladd McConkey at WR19 for Week 1, and flex #38 among RB/WR/TE in PPR. The expert range runs from #14 to #24.