A.J. Brown vs Ladd McConkey
Who should you start in Week 6? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 6
Start A.J. Brown this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (13.3 vs 11.4).
A.J. Brown faces NYJ, the 15th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Ladd McConkey faces KC, the 28th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week.
This-week points are each player's projected per-game scoring rate adjusted for the matchup.
The season-long call
The model takes A.J. Brown: a clear but modest edge of 5.8 points of value over replacement (43.4 vs 37.6).
The draft market agrees: A.J. Brown goes first at ADP 16.6 vs 38.8 for Ladd McConkey.
Health note: Ladd McConkey carries an injury flag of Out (Concussion), which is already reflected in his projection.
| A.J. BrownNWE | Ladd McConkeyLAC | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 opponent | NYJ | KC | |
| Projected Week 6 points | 13.3 | 11.4 | Brown +1.9 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 28) | #15 | #28 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 221.8 | 216.0 | Brown +5.8 pts |
| Points per game | 13.0 | 12.7 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 43.4 | 37.6 | Brown +5.8 |
| Overall rank | #39 | #44 | Brown by 5 |
| Position rank | WR13 | WR15 | |
| Market ADP | 16.6 | 38.8 | McConkey +22.2 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 2 | Rd 4 | |
| Bye week | 11 | 7 | |
| Injury flag | None | Out |
Should I start A.J. Brown or Ladd McConkey in Week 6?
Start A.J. Brown this week: a clear but modest edge of 1.9 projected points (13.3 vs 11.4).
Should I draft A.J. Brown or Ladd McConkey in 2026 fantasy football?
A.J. Brown. He projects 221.8 fantasy points with 43.4 value over replacement, vs 216.0 points and 37.6 for Ladd McConkey (WR, PPR).