Ladd McConkey vs Carnell Tate
Who should you start in Week 3? This week's matchups and projections.
Who to start in Week 3
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Ladd McConkey by 0.8 projected points (10.0 vs 9.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Ladd McConkey faces BUF, the 29th-friendliest matchup a WR can draw this week. Carnell Tate faces NYG, the 30th-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 Ladd McConkey: a clear but modest edge of 13.2 points of value over replacement (14.7 vs 1.6).
The draft market agrees: Ladd McConkey goes first at ADP 38.8 vs 79.9 for Carnell Tate.
| Ladd McConkeyLAC | Carnell TateTEN | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 3 opponent | BUF | NYG | |
| Projected Week 3 points | 10.0 | 9.2 | McConkey +0.8 pts |
| Matchup rank (WR vs defense, of 32) | #29 | #30 | |
| Projected 2026 points (PPR) | 193.2 | 180.0 | McConkey +13.2 pts |
| Points per game | 11.4 | 10.6 | |
| Value over replacement (VBD) | 14.7 | 1.6 | McConkey +13.2 |
| Overall rank | #58 | #68 | McConkey by 10 |
| Position rank | WR21 | WR24 | |
| Market ADP | 38.8 | 79.9 | Tate +41.1 cheaper |
| Typical round (12-team) | Rd 4 | Rd 7 | |
| Bye week | 7 | 9 |
Should I start Ladd McConkey or Carnell Tate in Week 3?
This week is a coin flip. The model leans Ladd McConkey by 0.8 projected points (10.0 vs 9.2), close enough that either call is defensible.
Should I draft Ladd McConkey or Carnell Tate in 2026 fantasy football?
Ladd McConkey. He projects 193.2 fantasy points with 14.7 value over replacement, vs 180.0 points and 1.6 for Carnell Tate (WR, PPR).